House prices continue to rise but rate of increase slows to lowest in 18 months, CSO says

Trevor Grant, chair of Irish Mortgage Advisors, said the 'almost static rate' of house price growth will bring some relief but homes still remain unaffordable for large swathes of people hoping to purchase their first home. File photo

Home prices in Ireland continue to rise at a sharp rate, but house price inflation fell to its lowest level in over 18 months in October, new figures have shown.

The Central Statistics Office said residential property prices rose by 7.3% in the year to October 2025, its lowest level of price inflation since March 2024 when it stood at 7.4%, while the median price paid for a home in the last 12 months standing at €381,000.