The Covid-19 pandemic has not deterred would-be homeowners, with almost three-quarters planning to plough ahead with buying a property in the next year, a new report has suggested.

Introducing a type of living that devalues privacy, space and even dignity at this point is to head in the direction of serious social regression

The cost of building a three-bedroom private home in the Dublin area has climbed 12% in the past four years to €371,000, widening the affordability gap for buyers