Irish homeowners are set to benefit from a major new support scheme designed to improve energy efficiency and reduce heating costs, with grants of up to €5,600 now planned for upgrading windows and doors. The measures form part of a broader Government push to make retrofitting more accessible—especially for households unable to afford expensive deep […]
Why Some Home Sales in the Midlands Are Faster Than Others At Midlands Real Estate, we’ve noticed something very clear over the years: some property sales move quickly and smoothly, while others experience delays, stress, and unnecessary complications. The difference is rarely about the buyer — and often not even about the price. In most […]
Irish Property Market Forecast 2026: Prices, Mortgage Rates & Housing Trends The Irish property market remains one of the most closely watched in Europe as we move through 2026.After several years of rapid price growth, the pace has begun to slow—but momentum remains firmly intact. House prices are still rising, mortgage rates have eased from […]
The latest Daft.ie House Price Report for Q4 2025 confirms that the Midlands and surrounding counties are no longer simply alternatives to Dublin, but some of the strongest-performing housing markets in the country. Across Offaly, Laois, Westmeath, Kildare and Tipperary, prices increased across virtually every property type during 2025, reflecting sustained demand, affordability pressures elsewhere, […]
Why Landlords Are Leaving the Irish Rental Market: A Deep Dive Into a Growing Crisis Ireland is facing one of the most significant shifts in its rental landscape in decades. Thousands of small private landlords are exiting the market, selling up, and stepping away from renting altogether. For tenants, this means fewer available homes and […]
With the much publicised housing shortage in Ireland, both in rental and residential sales property availability, it’s no surprise that people have begun to look at alternatives to “normal” housing. Log cabins are structures that are built of wood. Generally they would be smaller in size than detached standalone homes in Ireland but today, log […]
How to Sell your House in Offaly, Laois, Westmeath, and Kildare: A Complete Guide by Midlands Real Estate Thinking about selling your house in Offaly, Laois, Westmeath, or Kildare? At Midlands Real Estate, we specialise in guiding homeowners through the property market in these counties. Selling a house can be a complicated process, but with […]
2024 Q2 Midlands Real Estate Rental Market Analysis Author: Ronan Lyons, Associate Professor in Economics, Trinity College Dublin Addressing the Ongoing Rental Housing Crisis More than a decade into a persistent rental housing shortage, the conversation ideally would have shifted towards the gradual spread of effective solutions. Instead, we find ourselves revisiting the core issue: […]
Thinking of selling? Choose the right Estate Agent / Auctioneer makes the difference. When it comes to selling your home, choosing the right estate agent / Auctioneer is one of the most critical decisions you can make. A skilled Estate Agent / Auctioneer can make the difference between a quick, profitable sale and a drawn-out, […]
If your thinking of selling the following blog should give you an understanding of the current state of the property market as of 1st August 2024. Property prices in Ireland are firmly on the ascent once again. After a period of stagnation due to a rapid succession of interest rate increases, the pace of price […]