Irish house prices are now eight times average incomes of €51,000, their most stretched level since 2009

Survey dominated by buyers believes incentives are needed to increase supply of rental properties and homes to buy

Average residential mortgage loan was €308,200 in the third quarter, up 7 per cent on the year

MyHome report shows age of first-time buyers continues to creep up

On average, first time buyers are spending 28% of their after-tax income servicing their mortgages and they are typically two years older than their UK counterparts

Lack of supply continues to be the main issue in the market, while falling interest rates continue to have a positive effect

Various reports and targets have suggested anything from 33,000 a year to 85,000. Why the discrepancy?

More than 200,000 additional homes would be needed this year to match UK homes to population ratio

Hopes of a three-peat by Hooke & MacDonald dashed following closely fought final at Donnybrook Tennis Club

Know your options before buying a home

Number of homes available on second-hand market down 50% in 10 years, says MyHome.ie

Get your ducks in a row early to give yourself the best chance of buying a house you can afford

In the News podcast

House asking prices rose at the fastest pace in two years, according to property website

MyHome.ie survey shows people have already delayed homes because of cost of living crisis and fear further price rises

Homebuyers bidding up transaction prices by 4.6% above asking prices amid ‘fierce’ competition for limited supply

Supply shortages continue to affect the market, according to the property website

Myhome.ie survey shows borrowing costs and supply concerns dragging on property market

Viking Road home in Stoneybatter (€395,000) offers style and comfort in a popular and vibrant area

Dwellr is seeking to offer a lease-to-own product to help people secure homeownership