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A year in the life of an estate agent
This year has been another turbulent year with the COVID-19 pandemic once again impacting the market.
The year kicked off with Level 5 restrictions in place resulting in our office being closed to the public and all viewing activity driven online. Property services were then deemed an essential service allowing for limited viewing activity.
This all changed again on January 13 with increasing case numbers and all viewing activity ceased.
Level 5 restrictions were then extended to March 5.
The industry downgraded to Level 3 restrictions in May which meant our offices eventually reopened to the public and business as usual.
While the first four months of the year were heavily restrictive, we relied heavily on our investment in technologies to enable us to continue to offer our property services. Little did we think back in Mach 2020 that we would sell houses on the back of online virtual viewings only but how the world has changed in such a short space of time.
Since the re-opening of society in May, the property market has gone from strength to strength. We have seen price increases of up to 12% nationally in the year. Properties are going to ‘Sale Agreed’ status in record time.
The rental market has experienced a similar trend. With a high number of landlords exiting the market in the past 12 – 18 months and very little construction, rents have continued to rise. Rents in Munster are now 15.6% higher than 12 months ago.
We predict a busy year ahead in the local market with availability of stock being a major concern. With the cost of building at an all-time high, the scarcity of available properties for sale will continue into 2022.
Looking ahead property prices are set to rise again this year, although at a slower rate than 2021, with predictions of 5% - 7% expected.
At DNG Ted Healy, we look forward to 2022 and wish all our clients and 2021 homebuyers a Happy First Christmas in their New Homes.
Kilcummin Parish to celebrate golden jubilee of local church
Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Kilcummin will celebrate its 50th anniversary on June 20.
Parishioners and members of the wider community are invited to attend a special anniversary Mass to mark the local milestone. The parish will welcome Bishop Ray Browne to lead the golden jubilee celebrations.
The anniversary Mass is scheduled for 7.30pm, and refreshments will be served for all attendees immediately afterward.
Picture Caption: Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Kilcummin, which celebrates its 50th anniversary on Saturday 20th June. Photo: Sean Kelly
Donal Cremin retires from Scoil Phobail Sliabh Luachra
Staff at Scoil Phobail Sliabh Luachra in Rathmore gathered in late May to mark the retirement of long-serving teacher and former ASTI President Donal Cremin at a function held in the Brehon Hotel.
Donal had been a member of the teaching staff since the school opened in 1998, working initially as a metalwork and technical graphics teacher before transitioning into his role as a school guidance counsellor. His career in education spans several decades, including 15 years at Scoil Mhuire gan Smál in Blarney. Prior to entering teaching, he worked as a senior craftsman at the Sugar Factory in Mallow.
Throughout his career, Donal was a prominent advocate for workers’ rights within the Association of Secondary Teachers, Ireland (ASTI). He held multiple positions within the union, including school steward, Board of Management representative, and regional representative. In 2023, he became the first Kerry person to be elected as President of the ASTI.
Outside of his professional life, Donal has been a long-standing volunteer within the credit union movement, serving in various local and national capacities over several decades.
The retirement event was widely attended by past and present colleagues. Donal was joined at the celebration by his wife Maureen and their children, Aidan, Maria, and
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