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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
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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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
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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"Pandemic disruption will impact the market this year, but we’re standing by our five-year forecasts"

"Disruption continues, but green shoots are beginning to appear"
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"On Thursday 11 June 2020 we held a webinar on ‘Financing Property in Tomorrow’s World – How Green is the Lens?’"

"While the Covid-19 crisis has adversely impacted the wider hotel industry, serviced apartments have displayed a relative degree of resilience."
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"On Wednesday 10th June 2020 we held a webinar on What Covid-19 means for the development industry in the North of England."

"What can previous downturns tell us about how the rental market will be impacted by Covid-19?"
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"On Tuesday 9th June 2020 we held a webinar on Planning for Sustainable Growth."

"Investment market subdued but fundamentals of the sector remain good"

"The outlook for the rest of 2020 will depend on unemployment, consumer confidence and precautionary saving levels"