Property Market Trends & Local Insights – June 2026

The Irish residential property market continues to show resilience in 2026, with demand remaining strong despite affordability challenges and increased housing supply.

Strong Buyer Demand Continues

Demand for quality family homes remains particularly strong across the Greater Dublin Area commuter belt, including Kildare. Well-presented properties in desirable locations continue to attract significant interest, with many homes achieving sale prices above their initial asking prices.

First-time buyers remain a key driver of the market, supported by mortgage lending availability and government housing schemes.

Kildare Remains a Highly Sought-After Location

County Kildare continues to benefit from its strategic location, offering excellent connectivity to Dublin while providing larger homes, more outdoor space and a strong quality of life.

Areas such as Naas, Maynooth, Clane, Donadea, Kilcock, Celbridge and Newbridge remain particularly popular with buyers seeking commuter-friendly locations. Property values across Kildare have continued to rise during the past year, outperforming some national trends due to ongoing demand and limited supply.

Limited Supply Supporting Prices

While housing completions have increased nationally, the supply of quality second-hand homes remains relatively tight. This shortage of available stock continues to support property values and creates competitive conditions for buyers in many areas.

Properties that are realistically priced, energy efficient and well presented continue to attract the highest levels of buyer interest.

Growing Importance of BER Ratings

Energy efficiency has become an increasingly important factor for purchasers. Homes with strong BER ratings often attract wider buyer interest due to lower running costs and improved mortgage opportunities available through certain lenders.

Many buyers now place greater emphasis on heating systems, insulation quality and future energy costs when evaluating properties.

The Rise of Hybrid Working

Remote and hybrid working arrangements continue to influence buyer behaviour. Demand remains strong for properties offering:

• Home office space

• Larger gardens

• Rural settings with good connectivity

• Flexible family accommodation

This trend has increased interest in countryside and village locations throughout North Kildare and surrounding areas.

Market Outlook for the Remainder of 2026

Industry forecasts suggest that property prices are likely to remain stable to moderately positive throughout the remainder of the year. Strong employment levels, population growth and ongoing housing demand continue to support the market, although affordability remains a key consideration for many buyers.

For sellers, market conditions remain favourable where properties are accurately priced and professionally marketed. For buyers, securing mortgage approval early and acting decisively when suitable properties become available remains essential.

Local Insight: Kildare

Kildare continues to experience strong demand from Dublin-based purchasers seeking larger homes, detached properties and rural residences with convenient access to major road and rail networks. Properties offering privacy, scenic views, modern accommodation and substantial outdoor space remain particularly sought after in the current market.

The combination of lifestyle appeal, connectivity and limited availability continues to underpin strong demand throughout the region.