As H1 2023 approaches, however, subdued market sentiment looks likely to experience a six-month period of ‘wait and see’ until investor demand picks up in the second half of the year

Prices will have risen by 5 per cent on average by the end of year, while second-hand homes have sold well all year and the market is expected to remain robust in 2023

Continued inflation and rising interest rates mean pricing expectations will need to adjust across most real estate sectors next year, writes Conor Whelan of QRE. However, once this is accepted, the market is in a position to function well

Achievable targets and planning reform will open the door to housing delivery, but funding from all possible stakeholders and cooperation between the public and private sectors are also essential

Demand for housing remains exceptionally strong and largely unsatisfied, but uncertainty is hampering investment and construction delivery viability remains to be properly addressed

Deals of scale were completed in 2022 with the reopening of the economy and a resurgence of activity, while investor interest in residential assets has been particularly strong

International economic shocks, inflation and rising interest rates have slowed activity, writes Catherine O’Connor of Colliers. However, demand remains solid, particularly at the upper end of the market

In spite of a pummelling during the pandemic, the two linchpins of the hospitality industry are likely to move real estate worth a combined €600 million this year

Investors still favour this asset class due to its strong fundamentals, but they want a higher return