It looks like house prices are slowing down.
Estate agents in the capital expect property values to rise by 3.8% in 2019, that's less than half the prediction for 2018.
According to the 2019 Sunday Times Dublin Property Price Guide, they're more cautious for the year ahead, following a subdued 2018, when prices continued to rise but by less than had been expected.
The guide also highlights the potential effects of Brexit over the next 12 months, with many estate agents pointing out that no-deal could lead to a downturn in the market.
Predictions vary from no change to price increases of 7%, but the vast majority of estate agents expect increases of 3% to 5% in the low-end of the market and event less increases in the higher end (€750,00 or above).
The cheapest areas to buy property are in Ballymun, in Dublin 11, Neilstown in Dublin 22, and Darndale in Dublin 17.
An average three-bedroom townhouse in Ballymun costs €210,000, €200,000 to €220,000 in Neilstown and €225,000 in Darndale.
A three-bedroom townhouse in Dublin's most expensive suburbs will cost up to three times as much, with average prices of €650,000 in Ranelagh, Dublin 6, and €625,000 in Ballsbridge and Donnybrook, Dublin 4.
One area that has really grown in popularity and is now also leading the field is Portobello in Dublin 8, where a three-bedroom townhouse is valued at an average of €625,000.
