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Poll: Does Ireland pay too much attention to property prices?

Whether in boom or bust times, does Ireland place too heavy an emphasis on the lay of the land in property?

TODAY’S COLUMN BY Damian Kiberd argues that the lack of property supply is leading to high prices out of the reach of young borrowers.

It comes after a report this week detailed how just 3,000 residential homes were on sale in Dublin and in the midst of almost weekly research from the CSO and property websites about the state of the market.

But, whether in boom or bust times, does Ireland place too heavy an emphasis on the lay of the land in property?

Today’s question: Does Ireland pay too much attention to property prices?


Poll Results:

No, people need to know how much they expect to pay for a home. (1259)
Yes, we're too focused on viewing homes as an investment. (933)
No, property prices can be viewed as a gauge of the economy. (544)
Couldn't. Care. Less. (330)
Yes, prices fluctuate. Get over it. (168)

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