Just one third of new homes go on sale on open market (opens original article in a new tab)

Private buyers now account for only one-third of new homes in Ireland, as state and investor entities increase their share of the market, contributing to declining homeownership rates and rising housing pressures.

• Private buyers account for 33% of new homes in Ireland, down from 57% in previous years
• Non-household entities own nearly half of new home sales, including investment funds and social housing providers
• Homeownership rates have declined from 70% in 2011 to 66% in 2022