There are plenty of reasons to live in Dublin, and now with lockdown starting to lift the city is slowly making its way back to the vibrant and exciting city it once was. With world-class restaurants, galleries, bars and music venues the capital has ample ways to pass the time and the rich history and vibrant culture is present all around you as you stroll the cobbled streets. What’s really special about Dublin is how close it is to spectacular nature. Simply hop on the DART line and explore seaside towns from Howth to Bray or walk through the immense deer-filled Phoenix park located in the ci ..read more

Rental supply across the country has seen dramatic changes since the lockdown was first announced as seen by the number of rental ads listed on Ireland’s largest property website, Daft.ie. As seen in our last report the number of properties for rent in Central Dublin since the schools closed on March 13th still remain well above the same period last year and are now 75% higher, year on year. However, the week-by-week figures suggest that this surge may now be easing. While there were three times as many rental properties listed in central Dublin the week of March 15 (compared to a year previou ..read more

Every day thousands of buyers visit Daft to search for their new home. We regularly gather feedback from our users about their experience and we discovered that 55% of first time buyers at the early stages of their buying journey don’t know their buying budget yet. This can make searching for the right home for them much more difficult. The new Buying Budget calculator was specifically designed to help these buyers. It gives a good indication of their Buying Budget and mortgage they will likely qualify for, taking into account a range of factors; such as how much the Government’s Help to Buy g ..read more

Located close to the Convention Centre, Silicon Docks and the IFSC Quayside Quarter is an exceptional development of stylish and modern apartments. Residents can choose between furnished or unfurnished homes which are available in a range of sizes. Imagine rooms filled with natural light from floor to ceiling windows and a private balcony where you can sit and enjoy views of the River Liffey. Their team is there to help at every stage of the process by offering virtual viewings and contracts, while also welcoming you into all community activities once you’re moved it. With Quayside Quarter you ..read more

Since Ireland moved into level 5 status many services and businesses had to close their doors. However, new rules have been put in place that mean you can continue your search for a new home or progress a sale safely and in a controlled manner. Below we’ve listed out the new policies for viewing, buying, auctioning and selling property. Viewings Estate agent offices are now closed but they can still arrange viewings of vacant new and second-hand homes by appointment. However, there are some further restriction on this. Property hunters need to provide proof of funds and must have already view ..read more

MFO The Property Professionals are delighted to announce having out grown their old offices in Ranelagh Village. They have now moved to larger premises at No. 31 Waterloo Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4. Off the back of their 10 year anniversary in 2018 MFO continue to work hard and offer a professional service to all their clients contributing to this measured growth. During their 10th year of trading they held a large client appreciation event (drinks reception & lunch) when the Minister for Housing & Planning and Local Government, Mr. Eoghan Murphy came along with rugby legend Malcom O ..read more

Curraheen Point puts students first with commitments covering everything from, cleanliness, care and safety for brand new residence on Farranlea Road. ido Student offers brand-new and thoughtfully designed student apartments in Cork. Students can choose from a an ensuite room in a flat with a shared kitchen and lounge, or a self-contained Studio room with kitchenette and living area all to themselves. Flat sizes vary from 4, 6 and 7 bed flat shares whilst Studios are also available for dual occupancy. All rooms come fully furnished, offer smart storage and include all utility bills as st ..read more

Some deals are hard to ignore and this beautiful country cottage is one in a lifetime. Located in Foxford, Co. Mayo this home dates back over 100 years and has an abundance of charm and history. Extending down the Yellow River its a perfect oasis of calm and serenity. And yes, it could be yours for as little as €10, while also helping those who fought on the frontline of the Covid-19 virus. The cottage is up for raffle for the people who brought Ireland through the Covid-19 Pandemic. The vendors of this cottage both had the virus and were extremely lucky to have survived it. It took enormou ..read more

June sees the launch of a new form of Daft.ie Report. On a monthly basis, we’ll be releasing the latest facts and figures from the housing market – both sale and rental. In large part, the move to monthly is due to the disruption caused by Covid-19, which is easily seen from looking at the latest figures. The average listed price nationwide rose by 3.7% between April and May – a very large shift for just one month – but that was only partly offsetting the fall of 5.5% seen between March and April. A fall of more than 5% is unprecedented. Even in the 2007-2012 crash, there was only one month ..read more

What’s changing? Currently, properties are assigned to areas selected by the advertiser in their Daft Agent System. On our new Desktop site, agents will no longer assign their own areas. Areas will be predefined based on multiple data sources including historical ads on Daft and electoral districts. How is the property assigned to an area?  When an agent uploads a property, along with its eircode, Daft uses its latitude and longitude to assign it to the correct predefined area. A property will always fall into a minimum of 2 areas, the area and the county.  Image 1. Sample only. One ..read more