Dublin Property Selling Market 2025: Key Stats & Trends Every Seller Should Know

Market Snapshot: What’s Happening in 2025

Price Trends

• Median Asking Price:
  • Dublin: €450,000 (up +2.6% quarter-on-quarter, +6.2% year-on-year)
  • National average: €375,000
  • Ex-Dublin areas: €315,000 (+9.2% YoY)

Supply & Demand Dynamics

• Listings in Dublin (Feb 2025): Just over 3,000 homes – slightly above 2,900 in Feb 2024 – highlighting persistently tight supply
• Seller Trends: Estate agents forecast a seller’s market with 5–8% price growth in second-hand residential properties through 2025
• Market Behaviour: Estate agents note that demand remains strong and highlighted previous quarters where 68% of listings sold above asking – a record high

Speed of Transactions

• Time to Sale: Average time from listing to sale agreed has dropped to just 11 weeks nationally

Buyers & Borrowing

• Average Mortgage Approval: €318,400 in early 2025 – a 7% increase year-on-year
• First-Time Buyers: Loan drawdowns climbed to approx. 26,200 in 2024, the highest since 2007. Meanwhile, mover drawdowns fell to just 9,000 – 20% below pre-COVID levels

Broader Market Outlook

• Forecast: Estate agents expect 6% national price growth over the next 12 months; 83% label current prices as expensive or very expensive; 60% cite low stock as the main driver of inflation

Why Sellers Are in the Driver’s Seat

1. Scarce Supply, High Demand

Chronic undersupply across Dublin means fewer homes for sale – even well-priced ones attract multiple offers and quick sales.

2. Strong Buyer Segments

High-income professionals and first-time buyers – backed by supportive mortgage approvals – are fuelling competition.

3. Macroeconomic Conditions

Persistent demand, improved lending conditions, and interest rate cuts reinforce a seller-favourable backdrop.

Key Stats at a Glance

Metric	Value / Trend
Median Asking Price (Dublin)	€450,000 (↑6.2% YoY)
Avg. Mortgage Approval	€318,400 (↑7% YoY)
Time to Sale (National Avg.)	11 weeks
First-Time Buyer Loans (2024)	26,200 (peak since 2007)
Mover Buyer Loans (2024)	9,000 (↓20% vs pre-COVID)
Forecasted Price Growth (Dublin)	5–8% in 2025
National Price Growth Forecast	~6%
Seller Sentiment	83% say prices are expensive

Strategic Takeaways for Sellers

• Set competitive pricing: Underpricing can lead to auction-style bidding and rapid sale; overpricing could slow interest.
• Maximize listing quality: Properties in turn-key condition fetch higher premiums and sell faster.
• Time wisely: Keep listings active during peak demand periods – spring remains ideal in Dublin.
• Highlight appeal to key buyer groups: Showcase attributes like proximity to transport, BER A ratings, and smart home features (especially in commuter towns like Naas).
• Choose the right agent: Local agents with deep market insight can position your home effectively.

Dublin’s 2025 property market continues to be unmistakably seller-dominant. Tight supply, robust demand, rising prices, and fast sales converge to create a highly advantageous environment for sellers – provided they deploy smart pricing and marketing strategies.