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Honest, on-the-ground perspective from estate agents across Ireland — updated regularly.
Market Update · 2 May 2026
GalwayGalway's Coastal Market: What Buyers Should Expect in 2026
Prices along the west coast continue to rise but inventory is finally loosening. Here's what we're seeing on the ground.
Maeve Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald Residential
Selling Tips · 18 April 2026
Dublin 6Staging a Period Home Without Losing Its Character
Eight practical, low-cost steps to make a Victorian or Georgian property feel both timeless and current.
By Aoife Kennedy
Buying Guide · 5 April 2026
Cork CityFirst-Time Buyer's Guide to Cork Harbour Towns
From Cobh to Kinsale, each harbour town has a distinct character — and a distinct price ceiling. Here's how to choose.
By Cillian O'Hara