Annual property price growth in Ireland eased to 6.8% in the 12 months to February 2026, according to the latest Residential Property Price Index from the Central Statistics Office (CSO). The increase represents a marginal slowdown from the 7.1% annual growth recorded in the year to January.
The CSO data indicates the median price paid for a dwelling nationally in the 12 months to February was €340,000. In Dublin, the median price was €465,000, while outside Dublin it was €280,000. The overall national index remains 2.5% below its peak level from early 2007.
Month-on-month, property prices rose by 0.5% in February 2026 compared with January. The CSO noted that transaction volumes were lower in February compared to the same month last year, with 3,269 dwelling purchases filed with Revenue, a decrease of 11.5%.
Economists suggest the moderation in annual price growth reflects ongoing affordability constraints and higher interest rates, which continue to temper demand in the housing market despite underlying supply shortages.
