Wexford is seeing a marked rise in landlord property sales, following the government’s decision to extend Rent Pressure Zones (RPZs) nationwide earlier this year.
According to the latest REA Average House Price Index, the average selling price of a three-bed semi-detached home in Wexford has increased by 2% in the past quarter, reaching €270,045. However, a growing number of those properties are now coming from landlords exiting the market, a trend that is reshaping the housing landscape in the county. Local estate agents report that former rental homes are making up a significant portion of recent sales, mirroring patterns seen in Dublin after the original RPZs were introduced in 2016. While this short-term boost in supply has slightly eased upward pressure on prices, experts warn it may soon lead to a deeper reduction in available rental stock, putting further strain on tenants. The exodus of landlords is expected to continue into 2026, ahead of the current RPZ expiry date. Once these properties are absorbed by the market, analysts predict a return to low stock levels and renewed price inflation — unless broader supply issues are addressed.
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