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Why are prospective buyers avoiding second-hand homes?

Prospective home buyers are dodging second-hand homes for ready to go properties due to the high...

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16.29 22 Jun 2026


Why are prospective buyers avoiding second-hand homes?


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Prospective home buyers are dodging second-hand homes for ready to go properties due to the high renovation costs and lack of availability of tradespeople.

Claire McManus, Director of JFOC Architects and Housing Spokesperson for the Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland joins Shane to discuss.


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