Solid year predicted for Irish property market

With both mainstream and social media dominated by political disharmony and the negativity caused by the mishandling of the Irish Water debacle it is easy to get lost in a haze of public discontent.

Looking at the national economic position there will obviously be inequalities in some areas: however, from an overall standpoint, Ireland is in a much different place than it was a few short years ago. Unemployment is down to a level of 10.7%, continuing to fall at a steady rate; we have improved public finances, an optimistic business sentiment throughout the country and a substantial increase in the total construction activity, all pointing to a much brighter economic environment going forward.

Obviously the uncertainties in the euro area are still a concern but the underlining trend for the Irish economy appears to be a steady growth period over the coming years.