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When asked what is most appealing about the area where they sell houses, our local estate agents wax lyrical about the beauty of Galway and its hinterland, and outline many of the reasons why people are so keen to buy in this region. Galway Tourism could not put it any better.

'Housing affordability' has become the dominant topic of Irish political discourse over the last number of years. Regularly featuring in opinion polls as the most important issue facing people, our political leaders have struggled to outline a clear path to solving this housing crisis. With residential property prices having more than doubled over the last decade, we asked some of our local Galway property experts what advice they would have for the government in handling this issue.

The rental market demand in Galway is growing considerably as families, students and couples are looking to move into the city. Galway is a cultural hotspot and with two universities, it has become challenging to find both affordable and available properties to rent.

The consensus among the auctioneers The Galway Advertiser spoke to over recent weeks was that 2024 was a very strong year for residential property sales, and the market would remain robust in 2025.

There is almost unanimous agreement among the estate agents we spoke to on what is most important for first time buyers, and it can be summed up in two words: Finances and location.

The most common mistake buyers make is they do not have their finances in order, according to Colm O’Donnellan. The most common mistake for sellers is that they do not have all the relevant paperwork in order such as title documents, planning permission, site maps etc. This can be very frustrating for both buyers and sellers.

The Galway property market is continuing to experience a significant shortage in supply, particularly impacting first-time buyers seeking homes in the city area. Local real estate agent Deirdre D’Arcy, of DNG Maxwell, Heaslip & Leonard sees first-hand the current challenges facing prospective homeowners. The growing demand for housing in Galway, coupled with limited supply, has created a competitive landscape, especially for those entering the market for the first time. "The lack of available properties in the city area is putting immense pressure on first-time buyers, many of whom are struggling to secure suitable homes within their budget," she said.

No 31 Altan is a wonderfully presented two bedroom, top floor apartment in a popular development situated just off the Western Distributor Road in Knocknacarra.