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Spotlight: European Office Investment – Q3 2026
Average European prime CBD office yields move out by 13 bps in response to higher bond yields during Q3 2026
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Spotlight: Prime Country Homes Market – Review and Outlook 2026
Prime country home sales reached €267 million across 194 deals last year, according to Savills analysis of the Property Price Register. Total sales increased by 16% compared to the previous year with the average deal size standing at €1.4 million. Cork county was the most popular location, representing 21% of all transactions. This was closely followed by Kildare which accounted for 20% of activity. At a more local level, Kinsale was the most sought-after town with 14 sales totalling €23 million. Additionally, analysis of Savills prime country homes sales figures found that upsizing continues to be the most common reason for buying. Similarly, half of sellers were trading down, indicating alignment between both sides of the market. Despite economic headwinds, including likely upward pressure on inflation later in the year, we expect the prime country homes market to remain resilient in 2026.
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Spotlight: Prime Country Homes Market – Review and Outlook 2026
Abstract
Prime country home sales reached €267 million across 194 deals last year, according to Savills analysis of the Property Price Register. Total sales increased by 16% compared to the previous year with the average deal size standing at €1.4 million. Cork county was the most popular location, representing 21% of all transactions. This was closely followed by Kildare which accounted for 20% of activity. At a more local level, Kinsale was the most sought-after town with 14 sales totalling €23 million. Additionally, analysis of Savills prime country homes sales figures found that upsizing continues to be the most common reason for buying. Similarly, half of sellers were trading down, indicating alignment between both sides of the market. Despite economic headwinds, including likely upward pressure on inflation later in the year, we expect the prime country homes market to remain resilient in 2026.
Market in Minutes: Ireland Investment - Q3 2026
Investment volumes reached €677 million in Q3, down 2.5% from the same quarter last year. However, the profile of activity shifted towards larger transactions, with 21 deals completing at an average size of €32 million, compared with €20 million a year earlier. Year-to-date investment hasexceeded €2.0 billion, representing the strongest first nine months since 2022. Based on the current pipeline, we expect Q4 to bring annual volumes to around €3.0 billion.
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Market in Minutes: Ireland Investment - Q3 2026
Abstract
Investment volumes reached €677 million in Q3, down 2.5% from the same quarter last year. However, the profile of activity shifted towards larger transactions, with 21 deals completing at an average size of €32 million, compared with €20 million a year earlier. Year-to-date investment hasexceeded €2.0 billion, representing the strongest first nine months since 2022. Based on the current pipeline, we expect Q4 to bring annual volumes to around €3.0 billion.
Prime Country Homes Market 2025
Prime country home sales reached €275 million across 168 deals last year, according to Savills analysis of the Property Price Register. Total sales were worth almost twice the 10-year average of €139 million, with the average deal size standing at €1.6 million.
Prime Country Homes Market 2025
Abstract
Prime country home sales reached €275 million across 168 deals last year, according to Savills analysis of the Property Price Register. Total sales were worth almost twice the 10-year average of €139 million, with the average deal size standing at €1.6 million.
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Countryside – Tuscany and Umbria
"From cuisine to architecture and from historic cities to timeless landscapes, Tuscany’s lifestyle appeal to the global community is well documented. Stretching from The Apennines to the Tyrrhenian Sea, prime residential prices are averaging just over €12,000 per square metre, second to Sardinia’s Costa Smeralda."
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The Lakes and Liguria
"Italy’s northern regions, encompassing Lake Como, Lake Maggiore, Lake Garda, and Liguria are iconic destinations for second homes driven by both domestic and international interest. These regions attract thousands of visitors each year and have been thoroughly established destinations for decades."
Costa Smeralda, Sardinia
"Costa Smeralda on the island of Sardinia remains a well-established location in Italy for the prime residential market. Emerging into global consciousness during the 1960s with the redevelopment of the area by Aga Khan, with beaches like the Maldives framed by lush Mediterranean scrub, the region has seen strong performance across its prime residential market for years."
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Sicily
"Once a more off-the-radar destination, Sicily has surged to the forefront of global consciousness once again, thanks to several high-profile television series and films. An area of rich history, reflected in Greek, Roman, and Byzantine sites as well as a haven for nature with Mount Etna towering over the landscape."
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Outlook
"Lifestyle, culture, weather, but also competitive prices and tax incentives: the Italian market is opening more and more to international interest, supporting further expectations of growth. "
Harnessing existing strengths
"A region with huge potential for growth waiting to be unlocked"
Turning brain drain into brain gain
"Attracting and retaining the best talent is central to creating innovation-led growth in the Central South. How can the region retain the skilled talent required for a diverse workforce?"
Future requirements for growth
"What are the catalysts to achieving large-scale growth and innovation in the region? What are the barriers and constraints to overcome?"
Opportunities for estates and farms
"Social wellbeing plays a vital role in the community"
Bringing social value to life at Hatfield Park Estate
"An approach that brings tangible outcomes and solutions to the whole community"
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