Written answers

Tuesday, 24 October 2006

Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government

House Sales

9:00 pm

Photo of Richard BrutonRichard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 675: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of new and second hand houses sold in the most recent 12 month period for which he has data distinguishing for new houses and second hand houses; and the number in different price ranges, in particular in the price ranges €350,000 to 400,000, €4000,000 to €450,000, €450,000 to €650,000 and over €650,000. [33899/06]

Photo of Noel AhernNoel Ahern (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail)
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My Department does not collect data on the number of houses sold each year. However, an analysis of loans paid in the year 2005, indicates the proportional distribution of new and second hand houses in each of the price ranges requested in the Question.

LoanUp to €350,000€350,001 to €400,000€400,001 to €450,000€450,001 to €650,000Over €650,000
New83.6%6.5%3.3%4.8%1.9%
Second hand74%8.2%4.7%8.0%5.1%

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