Martina Devlin: House viewings are now filled with 'tears of despair' as foreign investors swoop into property market
Briefly

The Irish fixation on property ownership stems from historical events like Famine-era evictions and the Land War, but fundamentally it reflects the basic need for shelter.
Affordability in the property market is diminishing, leading to increased competition and difficulty for many to find a roof over their heads, with prices soaring by 10%.
The current property crisis is pivotal, as it has escalated to a point where it could influence the outcome of the general election, highlighting its urgency.
With property prices rising rapidly by 10% in just a year, the crisis is more than a concern for home buyers; it's a potential electoral issue.
Read at Independent
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