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    Fewer US homes sold above list price in 2019

    The proportion of homes sold about the list price fell to a three-year low of 19.9% in 2019, suggesting last year was a less competitive one for buyers. The coolest top-35 markets were Miami (8.9% of homes sold above asking), Las Vegas (12.6%) and Tampa (13.3%). Las Vegas fell from 26.8% a year ago, which […] More

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    Waterford Property Watch Live taking place this Wednesday

    For those interested in property in the South East, Waterford Property Watch Live is the place to be this Wednesday. The property sales event is hosted by property sales, letting and management experts Liberty Blue Estate Agents and runs from 5.30pm to 7pm on the day at the Boxworks at 40 Patrick Street, Waterford. Owner […] More

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    21,500 new homes completed in Ireland last year

    Construction companies completed 21,500 homes in the Republic of Ireland last year. This was a 10-year high but below the level needed to meet future demand for housing, according to a report from stockbrokers Goodbody. The report found that the 21,500 built was almost five times more than the 4,575 built at the recession’s lowest […] More

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    Inside the Showhouse: Barnhall Meadows, Leixlip, Co Kildare

    Like a Christmas tree in your living room, The Wonderful Barn in Leixlip, Co Kildare, provides the perfect backdrop to the stunning Barnhall Meadows development by Glenveagh Homes. Situated on the edge of Castletown House estate, formerly belonging to the Conolly family, the corkscrew-shaped building – which was built in 1743 – sits in front […] More

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    Central Bank leaves mortgage lending rules unchanged

    The Central Bank has decided not to make any changes to mortgage lending rules here that limit how much people can borrow from banks in order to fund house purchases. Following a review, the regulator has concluded that the measures continue to meet their objectives of strengthening bank and borrower resilience. It also said the […] More