Improving weather conditions have kicked the property market into life. The last 10 days have seen more properties come to the market as some auctioneers have noted properties have held until the weather improves.

The prolonged spring has curtailed the market somewhat, both for buyers and sellers, but there is now a noticeable influx of holdings offered for sale.

CVA Ger O’Toole told the Irish Farmers Journal: “The bad weather hasn’t helped. It has the season running later for this year and as a result has put farmers under pressure.

“In relation to purchasing or leasing land, many have deferred a decision saying to call them in May when conditions have improved.”

With the deadline looming for transfer of entitlements, leases are to the forefront of many auctioneers’ minds. The next month should see a further increase in activity as the focus shifts to sales.