Second-hand house prices set to rise

Second-hand house prices are set to rise at a stronger-than-anticipated rate next year as the stamp duty changes introduced in last week's budget boost values at the lower end of the market.

The top five Dublin estate agencies predict that second-hand house prices will increase by an average of 6 to 10 per cent, though but rises in some sectors could be significantly higher.

Experts said that Cowen's decision to abolish stamp duty ...