Speculation On Tax Cuts For Homebuyers Causing Property Market Jitters Ahead Of The Budget

Clare FM · Oct 1, 2026 · 18m

With Budget 2027 just around the corner, there’s considerable speculation about possible tax changes for homebuyers, including changes to stamp duty and the Help-to-Buy scheme. But there are concerns that putting more money into buyers’ hands without increasing housing supply could simply push prices higher — while the uncertainty itself may be causing some buyers to pause. To discuss the situation here in Ennis and the wider Clare property market, Alan Morrissey was joined by Diarmuid McMahon of Sherry FitzGerald McMahon Auctioneers and Doug Hurley, Managing Director of DNG O’Sullivan…