Asking prices for Dublin homes fall by up to 17%

ALMOST a sixth of the value has been wiped off the asking price of houses in some of the most sought after areas of Dublin in the last six months.

According to the latest report from property website daft.ie asking prices in Howth — home to broadcaster Gay Byrne and U2 drummer Larry Mullen — have fallen by 17% in the last six months, compared to the previous six months.

A drop of 12.6% was seen in Rathgar, Rathmines and Ranelagh.