21st January 2026
House Prices Continuing Upward Trajectory but at Slower Pace – IPAV
Commenting on the latest CSO Residential Property Price Index for November published today, IPAV, the Institute of Professional Auctioneers & Valuers, said house price increases have continued “creeping up” since then, although there is a tapering in the level of increases.
Genevieve McGuirk, IPAV’s Chief Executive said: “Agents are reporting a strong start to the year. There is a small increase in supply, a lot of properties coming on the market need work and many of these are likely to be small landlords selling up in advance of new rent rules.
“Overall it would appear that prices are still creeping upwards but there is a softening with slightly longer timelines to achieve sale,” she said.
She said today’s figures show a slowing in the rate of increase since August and this is evident throughout the country, with few exceptions.
“Demand is still way ahead of supply but there is optimism around Government measures such as its infrastructure plan.
“That said geopolitical threats are, no doubt, worrying many and perhaps making them more cautious, particularly given elevated prices and deeper levels of borrowing,” she said.
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