Dublin Property Prices Moderate to 4.8% Annual Increase

Residential market sees fourth consecutive quarter of slowing price growth, according to DNG report.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 12:04am

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A minimalist abstract illustration using bold shapes and primary colors to conceptually represent the slowing rate of property price increases in Dublin.As Dublin's property market cools, a geometric visual captures the moderation in residential price growth.Dublin Today

The annual rate of price increase in the Dublin residential property market has moderated for a fourth quarter in a row, according to property advisors DNG. The DNG House Price Gauge found the annualised rate of Dublin house price inflation was 4.8% in the first quarter of 2026, down from previous quarters as buyers competed for the limited supply of homes for sale.

Why it matters

Dublin's property market has been a major driver of Ireland's economic growth, but rapid price increases have priced many residents out of the market and raised concerns about affordability. The moderation in price growth could signal a cooling of the overheated market and provide some relief for prospective homebuyers.

The details

The DNG House Price Gauge, which tracks residential property prices in the Dublin region, found that the annualised rate of house price inflation was 4.8% in the first quarter of 2026. This marks the fourth consecutive quarter of slowing price growth, down from higher rates seen in previous periods as buyers competed for the limited supply of homes for sale.

  • The DNG House Price Gauge data is for the first quarter of 2026.

The players

DNG

A property advisory firm that publishes the DNG House Price Gauge, which tracks residential property prices in the Dublin region.

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The takeaway

The moderation in Dublin's property price growth, after several quarters of rapid increases, could signal a stabilization of the market and provide some relief for prospective homebuyers who have been priced out of the city's overheated real estate landscape.