Ireland's rental market tightened dramatically in early 2026, with nationwide rents climbing 4.4% in 2025 amid record-low supply, according to the latest quarterly Rental Report from property portal Daft.ie.
The average rate on a 30-year fixed loan fell to 5.99% this week, matching its lowest level since 2022. A year ago, borrowers faced rates closer to 6.9%, underscoring how sharply financing costs have eased in recent months.
Nearly half of Americans are grappling with the monthly burden of rent or mortgage payments, a stark indicator of the persistent affordability crisis plaguing the U.S. housing market, according to a fresh survey released by real-estate brokerage Redfin.
Single-family rent growth across the U.S. decelerated sharply at the end of 2025, underscoring a broad cooling in housing demand and rising tenant leverage in several Sun Belt markets.