Tariffs fear fails to dent market

ASKING prices for houses nationwide went up by 7% in a year, according to new analysis.

- BY CILLIAN SHERLOCK

Asking prices outside Dublin rose by 7.9% while rates in the capital were up 5.1%, according to the latest MyHome property report compiled in association with Bank of Ireland.

It says strong demand for properties is still a notable feature of the market, with the typical residential transaction being settled for 7.5% above the asking price.