Average county Longford house jump in value during first half of 2026
The latest increase compared with 2.8% in the previous six months, according to the latest Residential Property Price Barometer, by IPAV, the Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers.
The average county Longford house increased in value by 3.6% during the first six months of 2026, according to new figures.
The jump compared with 2.8% in the previous six months, according to the latest Residential Property Price Barometer, by IPAV, the Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers.
In Longford three-bedroom homes increased by 4.44% in the first half of 2026; four-bedrooms by 3.77% and two-bedroom apartments by 4.%.
The IPAV barometer tracks actual sale prices achieved by agents for three and four-bedroom homes and two-bedroom apartments across the 26 counties.
The study found the strongest increases in the three-bedroom category were achieved in Cavan (7.8%); Donegal (7.5%) and Westmeath (5.9%) with the four-bedroom segment leading with Donegal (7.7%); Cork County (7.4%) and Meath (7.4%).
The three top increases for two-bedroom apartments were achieved in Wicklow (7.7%); Leitrim (7.7%) and Offaly (7%).
In Longford three-bedroom homes increased by 4.4% in the first half of 2026; four-bedrooms by 3.7% and two-bedroom apartments by 4.%.
Genevieve McGuirk, IPAV Chief Executive said, however, that with cost of living and geopolitical concerns to the fore the latter half of this year may not be as strong, as was the case last year.
The final six months of 2025 saw a notable slowing in the rate of increase, easing to 2.87% from 5.05% in the first half of the year.
She said, “The intense heat we’ve seen in the last couple of years is now giving way to a more calmed market.
“The level of increases we’ve seen could not be sustained over the longer term and affordability is being stretched to its limits, particularly for first-time buyers who now find themselves competing with State funds and cash buyers.”
However, she stated, with the exception of a number of areas where a reasonable level of new stock has or is being built, the lack of supply of homes, and suitable homes, remains the biggest difficulty faced by the market, and is likely to keep prices elevated.
Ms McGurk said, “In the current environment agents are advising sellers to be realistic in their price expectations.
“While special, and well-located properties, will always face strong competition on price, consumer sentiment more generally is, understandably, one of caution where deeper consideration is being given to the long-term investment that is a home.”
Ms McGuirk said every effort of policy needs to be pulled together to deliver more homes.
"It’s the changes announced by Government in zoning, planning and infrastructure that hold out the best prospect of meaningful change in the delivery of more homes.
“That will require all State institutions cooperate as never before."