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Two-tier approach to rural homes on course to continue
Caitríona Morrissey
Applications for one-off rural houses will be assessed through two different lenses, under the yet to be approved revised National Planning Framework.
Two-tier approach to rural homes on course to continue
Land prices rose 6% for REA auctioneers
6 March 2025 News
Land prices rose 6% for REA auctioneers
The group sold 98 farms for their farmer clients last year, realising a total of €44.68m.
'Hotly anticipated' Carlow dairy farm sells for over €20,000/ac
28 February 2025 Property
'Hotly anticipated' Carlow dairy farm sells for over €20,000/ac
The farm was described as one of the finest farms to come onto the market in Carlow for some time.
Number of new leases in the northeast
A number of farms have become available for long-term letting in the northeast. On the books of Fee and Associates, they offer a good opportunity for livestock farmers to pick up extra ground.
20 February 2025 Property
Westmeath farm exceeds guide price at auction
There was strong interest in this grassland property ahead of the auction and this translated into active bids. The presence of a derelict roadside cottage was a bonus in this sale.
13 February 2025 Property
€7m price tag for massive Wicklow property
Since the hill farm at Aughavannagh, near Aughrim, adjoins publicly-owned lands at Leinster’s highest mountain Lugnaquilla, it is viewed by many as an ideal purchase for the State.
13 February 2025 News
Limited land supply sees lease prices hold
The trend of limited supply of new ground coming on the land leasing market appears to be country wide according to auctioneers.
12 February 2025 News
Mid-February auction for prime Tullow land
A 29.4ac non-residential farm a short distance from Tullow will be sold by public auction next week. The roadside holding is presently in tillage.
6 February 2025 Property
Farmland prices rise by €590/ac
The Irish Farmers Journal Agricultural Land Price Report is free inside this week's paper.
5 February 2025 News
Trio of Model County small holdings listed for auction
A number of small holdings, including a roadside cottage with two bedrooms, in Co Wexford are listed for auction from the second half of February onwards with Quinn Property.
30 January 2025 Property
In pictures: 240ac Offaly agricultural holding for February auction
A 240ac holding in Co Offaly is lined up for auction at the end of February. The modern facility also includes planning permission for more livestock accommodation.
23 January 2025 Property
Pair of dairy farms available for lease
The land leasing market is kicking up a notch and a pair of dairy farms - one in Co Laois and the other in Co Tipperary - should attract good interest.
16 January 2025 Property