Sherry FitzGerald Research’s latest bi-annual analysis reveals that housing supply across Ireland remains critically constrained, despite an improvement in the number of second-hand homes advertised for sale in January 2026.
Sherry FitzGerald, Ireland’s largest estate agent, reported today (Tuesday, February 17th, 2026) that the limited development of purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) in recent years has led to a deficit of at least 38,900 bed spaces in Dublin and the three regional centres of Cork, Limerick and Galway at the end of 2025. This shortfall increases to 53,000 if we assume a shorter commutable distance for students attending third level in Dublin.
Sherry FitzGerald O’Leary Kinsella (Gorey) named Sherry FitzGerald Countrywide Member of the Year 2026 in double honours success.
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Few counties in Ireland capture the spirit of home quite like Tipperary. Known affectionately as The Premier County, Tipperary is defined by its sweeping countryside, charming market towns, and a deep-rooted sense of community.
Sherry FitzGerald welcomes the “Delivering Homes, Building Communities” housing plan which has been published by the Department of Housing, Local Government & Planning today. This new housing plan, which builds on legislative changes and other initiatives already announced this year and in Budget 2026, includes some positive detail but we now need to see the results of this plan come to fruition. The delivery of key infrastructure projects will be an essential element to ensure that this housing plan comes to realisation.
Sherry FitzGerald McMahon has achieved a record-breaking result at the recent public auction of a prime 73.5-acre holding at Ballymacrogan, Ruan, Co. Clare. The auction, which took place at the Old Ground Hotel in Ennis, saw the entire holding (Lot 3) sell under the hammer for an impressive €1,540,000, substantially exceeding the €900,000 guide price.
Sherry FitzGerald Group has announced that four respected figures in the Irish property market have joined the company from Colliers, following Colliers’ decision to exit the residential and country homes market in Ireland and focus exclusively on the commercial market. Their appointments further strengthen the Group’s expertise across its residential, country homes, and valuations divisions.
Sherry FitzGerald welcomes the €11.3bn allocation to the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage in Budget 2026. This year’s budget, while more restrained in current expenditure and with no changes to personal income tax, demonstrates a prudent focus on essential infrastructure.
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Sherry FitzGerald, Ireland’s largest estate agency, today reported that the average value of second-hand homes in Ireland rose by 1.8% in the third quarter of the year. Over the past 12 months, property values have risen by 7.3%, highlighting the continuing challenges in the housing market.
Sherry FitzGerald has expanded its Cork network with the opening of a new branch in Glanmire. It is the firm’s first wholly owned office launch in Cork in 25 years, following the establishment of its flagship Lapps Quay branch through the acquisition of Burton Crowley O’Flynn in 2000.
