Poll: What do you think about house prices rising?

Houses prices in Dublin and some other parts of the country are rising at the fastest rate since 2007 – but is this good or bad?

By Christine Bohan Wednesday 30 Oct 2013, 10:25 AM

Oct 30th 2013, 10:25 AM 13,828 Views 132 Comments

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Image: Eamonn Farrell/Photocall Ireland

Image: Eamonn Farrell/Photocall Ireland

NEW FIGURES FROM the Central Statistics Office have confirmed what has become apparent in recent months – property prices are rising again in parts of the country.

Demand is increasing in places like Dublin – where prices are up a massive 12 per cent compared to last year – as the number of houses for sale remains low.

So today we’re asking: what do you think about house prices rising?

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Poll: What do you think about house prices rising?