Dublin

Dublin is Ireland's capital and the only English-speaking capital fully inside the EU and Eurozone post-Brexit -- a structural advantage that has anchored a decade of strong economic, demographic, and property market growth. The city is home to the European HQs of Google, Meta, Apple, Microsoft, Stripe, LinkedIn, TikTok, Pfizer, and most of US Big Pharma, alongside a thriving domestic finance and professional services sector. Central residential (Ballsbridge, Donnybrook, Sandymount, Rathmines, Ranelagh, City Centre) commands EUR 6,000-11,500 per square metre, with gross yields of 4.5-6.5%. Dublin's housing supply consistently runs 30-40% below demand -- one of the worst structural shortfalls in any developed-world capital -- supporting double-digit rental growth in 2024-25. For international buyers, Dublin offers Eurozone safety with English as the primary language, deep institutional tenant demand from US tech and pharma multinationals, and one of Europe's most resilient capital growth profiles. The catch: prices have already run 80%+ since 2014, transaction costs are 5-7%, and the rental sector is tightly regulated (Rent Pressure Zones cap most rent increases at 2% or HICP).