A piece of research published on Friday suggested that house prices in Ireland, already rising at one of the fastest rates in Europe, are set to keep rising for the next decade.
Below we look at what it costs to by a family home in a well-serviced area of Dublin and what it would cost to try and secure a similar property in other European cities.
Dublin
Lisney is seeking €895,000 for this three-bedroom, 150sq m semi-detached house at 8 Greenlea Road, Terenure, Dublin 6W. It is in a southern neighbourhood about 5km from the city centre and has two interconnecting reception rooms with the dining room opening to a conservatory, through a breakfast room and into the garden. The bedrooms are on the first floor with a bathroom and separate wc. There is a drive to the front and a garage. BER E1
Price: €895,000 / Agent: Lisney.com
London
On Courthouse Road in the suburb of Finchley, north London, this 3 bedroom semi-detached house has a through living room, kitchen and toilet on the ground floor and three bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor. The back garden is mainly lawn and has side access. It is close to West Finchley station.
Price: £775,000 (€883,220) / Agent: Statons. com
Rome
On the north side of Rome city, just inside the ring road at Porta di Roma, this three-bedroom semi of 187sq m has a living room with glazed sliding doors to a terrace as well as three bathrooms, a billiard room and cinema. Outside is a swimming pool, lawned garden, Japanese style garden to the front and barbecue area.
Price: €550,000 / Agent: immobiliare.it
Berlin
This three-bedroom semi-detached house in the Potsdam neighbourhood was built in 2000. On the ground floor are a toilet, dining room, kitchen and living room with access to a terrace and garden. The three bedrooms are on the first floor with a bathroom while the top floor has a living room with pitched ceiling.
Price: €260,000 / Agent: potsdam-immobilien.de
Paris
South of the city in Pernety village, this house is a converted workshop. On three levels, the 170sq m home has a modern, open-plan ground floor with dining area, living space and kitchen. On the first floor is a library, bedroom (with en suite), office (which could be a bedroom) and a terrace. The man bedroom is on the top floor.
Price: €1.65 million / Agent: lebonbien.com
