Downsizing in Ireland: ‘It was horrific stuff. There has to be an easier system’
People whose children have flown the nest often want to move to a smaller home, but finding one and organising finances and timing can be stressful
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What will €390,000 buy in Italy, Scotland, Australia, Portugal and Co Donegal?
One price, home and away: from a villa overlooking Lake Como to a thatched cottage in Killybegs
We are told Ireland is getting wealthier – so why are households not feeling it?
Defining what being wealthy actually means is the key
Revenue will get details of property Irish people hold abroad under new deal
Information exchange deal with other OECD countries to tackle tax evasion will disclose details of income coming for foreign property
The most expensive Irish homes sold in 2025: From a seaside haven to a record-breaking penthouse
More than 20 home sales of €4 million or more have been recorded so far this year
Well-designed three-bed townhouse in Ballsbridge for €1.1m
Contemporary home sits at the end of a terrace in well-located boutique enclave
Five homes on view this week in Stoneybatter, Glasnevin, Glenageary, Monkstown and Dublin city
Properties new to the market with prices starting at €648,000
Tributes paid to construction industry leader Kevin C Kelly
Kelly loved the building industry and every minute of his time at Sisk, family say
What does the housing market have in store in 2026? Property experts weigh in
Lack of supply continues to be the main issue, while Government initiatives provide some hope
Look inside: Detached family home on Victorian square in Rathgar for €2.8m
Double-fronted redbrick house with five bedrooms on the west side of Kenilworth Square
Hugh Wallace radiated sheer joy on the screen. His death leaves a huge gulf
Architect Hugh Wallace had battled career and personal challenges but his ‘second chance’ with Home of the Year made him a low-key national treasure
A Monaghan farmhouse transformed into a luxury getaway with a pool and hot-tub in the ruins
A refurbished century-old farmhouse and barn near Castleblayney was a labour of love for the owners, and is now available for getaways
High-end homes at new Woodlands Grove development in Blackrock from €675,000
One, two and three-bed apartments and one detached mews house at Turkington Rock scheme
Bespoke south Dublin infill scheme with four new homes from €725,000
Cleverly designed Deansgrange development comprises two-, three- and four-bedroom houses
Four-bedroom Rathmines villa with large garden and garage for €1.25m
Number 4 Leinster Road West lies over two storeys and has been in the same family since 1984
Five homes on view this week in Bray, Ballsbridge, Harold’s Cross, Castleknock and on Cork Street
Properties new to the market with guide prices from €375,000
Look inside: Renovated home close to amenities on South Circular Road for €975,000
Upgrading of works included retention of original features and installing a bespoke kitchen
Restored Rathmines three-bed with edible garden on quiet Georgian terrace for €1.05m
Number 8 Bessborough Parade has been upgraded since it was bought by owners in 2014
Elegant and expansive four-bed in Foxrock for €2.75m
Woodend is securely tucked away behind high granite walls at the end of a cul-de-sac
Look inside: Modern four-bed on Bushy Park Road in Rathgar for €2.2m with cinema room
End-terrace home built as part of boutique development by Turkington Rock
Sherry FitzGerald sells 300 more houses than previous year as revenues soar
Turnover rose by 23 per cent, helped by a €4.4 million contribution from a Belfast-based agent acquired in January last year
The 12 standout homes of 2025 chosen by our property writers
An eclectic range of homes make up our team’s favourites of the year
Four-bed with equestrian facilities close to riding trails in Co Wexford for €675,000
Close to beaches and walking trails, this substantial home has three stables and a professionally constructed sand arena
Charming period home close to amenities in Dundrum for €550,000
Refurbished two-bed terrace with a rear courtyard is just a short walk from the Luas green line
City apartment with Georgian charm on Mountjoy Square for €450,000
Lovingly restored one-bedroom apartment occupies piano nobile level in north inner city
Is there a statute of limitations covering nonpayment of property management fees?
Property Clinic: Some owners in our complex are trying to avoid paying their longest-standing arrears
What will €325,000 buy in Co Westmeath and Dublin 2?
Two homes, one price: An apartment on Pearse Street or a bungalow 20 minutes from Mullingar
Donal Skehan on making a family home in Sutton: ‘I love things that have a story attached’
The TV chef and his wife Sofie bought a bijou cottage in the north Dublin suburb in 2023, but with no room for his vintage cookware collection a further renovation might be on the cards
What will €440,000 buy in Italy, the US, Portugal, Greece and Co Clare?
One price, home and away: A New York condo, renovated cottage in Newmarket-on-Fergus and more
Brighten up winter by adding colour to your home
Interior designer’s tips on how to give your home the lift it needs to carry you through the season
Freshly fitted out two-bed cottage in Ranelagh for €775,000
End-terrace Victorian home in popular city-adjacent area described as a ‘bijou artisan cottage’
Convent in Blackrock set to go to auction with guide price of €2.5m
Substantial Victorian property has been home to the Missionary Sisters of the Holy Rosary for 50 years
Detached homes at boutique development in Enniskerry from €1.675m
Pinehurst scheme contains five-bed homes on the Monastery Road just outside the picturesque village
Refurbished two-bed with attic conversion on Northbrook Road in Ranelagh for €1.095m
Extended period home features clever storage solutions, upstairs laundry room and converted attic
Five homes on view this week in Dublin and Kildare from €320,000
New to the market in Ballsbridge, Cherrywood, Dublin 1 and Kill
Smart Victorian terrace with substantial garden minutes from the Mater for €650,000
Three-bed in historic part of Dublin has been well maintained and sensitively updated
Look inside: Victorian redbrick updated with flair on Botanic Road for €950,000
Period craftsmanship meets thoughtful modernisation in this Glasnevin four-bed
We bought a house on the commuter belt but are ready to move back to Dublin. How do we do it?
Property Clinic: We’re financially ready but don’t know much about the process of selling one home and buying another
What will €375,000 buy in Bray and Co Leitrim?
A detached guesthouse near Mohill or a two-bed duplex Co Wicklow’s popular seaside town
Edwardian style and community feel on offer at Phibsborough three-bed for €850,000
Shandon Park home features a two-storey extension and an attic conversion in vibrant area close to the city
‘Taking on these old houses is not easy’: Renovating a 19th-century family farmhouse in Wexford
For Lory Higgins and his family, bringing new life to the homestead and watching his children grow up in the fields of his youth is priceless
Revenue extends Local Property Tax filing deadline as engagement ramps up
Homeowners are obliged to submit their own property valuation band before midnight on Friday
Four-bed cottage with home bar and nostalgic charm in Adare for €800,000
Bramble Cottage is within walking distance of the village named one of the most beautiful in the world by Forbes
Updated single-storey home in heart of Foxrock village for €450,000
Location and easy access to amenities likely to attract first-time buyers and downsizers
What will €295,000 buy in Greece, Italy, the US, England and Galway?
A villa in Crete, a house in Abruzzo, a condo in Florida and more
Look inside: Sandycove period home with bright, modern extension for €2.95m
Five-bedroom semidetached home with B Ber and stylish interior and home office space
Clontarf home with impressive views of Dublin Bay for €1.5m
Dollymount Avenue house comes with full planning permission for detached four-bed home on the site
Immaculate five-bed in boutique Rathfarnam development for €1.75m
A2-rated home on large corner site features a kitchen fit for a chef
Five homes on view this week in Dublin and Kildare
New to the market in Terenure, Phibsborough, Cabinteely, Santry and Straffan
Look inside: Double-fronted redbrick nestled between Ranelagh and Donnybrook for €2.75m
Built in 1927, Ard Lui on Sandford Road has been modernised, refurbished and extended
Look inside: Former home of noted journalist overlooking Mount Pleasant Square in Ranelagh for €2.15m
Three-bed property has seen installation of a new kitchen and new bathrooms since it last sold in 2019
Is the vacant house next door contributing to the mould in my home?
Property Clinic: The house attached to mine has been unoccupied and unheated for nearly a year
Refurbished two-bed redbrick in popular Dublin 8 location for €550,000
Blackpitts is part of Liberties neighbourhood voted one of the coolest in the world by Time Out
Are there deal breakers we should look for in the survey of an old house before we buy?
Property Clinic: We found out that a previous buyer pulled out after getting their report back
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