Our agent, Aaron Kernan, also acts for buyers. He buys properties for owner occupiers, investors and developers alike. Some of his clients just want help looking for a new home, some want help to evaluate a property and to negotiate the best deal. Aaron understands that for many, their home is likely to be their most valuable asset both financially and emotionally. His objective is to make every aspect of the move as straight forward and enjoyable as possible. From the first contact to the day you move home he strives to ensure our customers experience a professional, confident service provided by a motivated and enthusiastic agent.
During his 22 years in the business, Aaron has bought and sold hundreds of properties and development sites.
We are pleased to present the Northern Ireland Housing Market Update: Q1 2026 which highlights insights and trends shaping the Northern Ireland housing market over the last 3 months.
"Northern Ireland’s housing market started 2026 on stable footing, with house prices growing by 5% year-on-year, amongst the fastest growth across the UK.
Overall sentiment has remained broadly positive, but heightened economic volatility in March has shifted the outlook. Rising inflation expectations have pushed up rate expectations, feeding through quickly to higher mortgage pricing and adding pressure to the market. While short-term inflation looks likely, signs of a softening economy create a more nuanced and challenging backdrop for the Bank of England’s decision later this week. Holding interest rates at current levels, appears the most likely outcome.
Despite these macroeconomic headwinds, underlying housing demand remains exceptionally strong, with estate agent enquiries on PropertyPal well above long-term norms. Indeed, Q1 saw a 27% increase in enquiries per listing, pointing to continued strength in market appetite.
Supply-side constraints remain the key factor limiting activity. Encouragingly, resale supply has improved, with approximately 22,500 residential listings for sale in 2025, up 6% on 2024, giving buyers more choice and supporting confidence. By contrast, new homes supply remains well below historic levels, reflecting a range of structural constraints, and this will continue to weigh on overall market activity through 2026 and beyond."
PropertyPal's latest housing market review published in April 2026 outlines the current average sales price in Northern Ireland to be £237,285.00. Our own district Newry, Mourne and Down continues to perform above well with an average sale price for the district of £256,650.00 an 3.1% increase on the 12 months previous.
With over 20 years experience in the property industry, more specifically the sourcing industry, Aaron has built a foundation of a skillset & network in order to help the clients of KPS Group achieve the best results within their property investments.
Swift Survey
If you’ve found a suitable property but would like someone to run a professional eye over it before you commit further then send me an email with a link to the property advert on the agent’s website or the property portal on which it appears.
£100.00 plus VAT
Agent Advisor
Buying & Selling Advice
Up to 3,000 people buy a home every month. 90% of those who are selling get advice from an estate agent but most buyers think they can do it all themselves. Of course not everyone thinks they can afford or justify a bespoke buying service but now you can get help from my new Agent Advisor service. Help for anyone looking to transfer their pension pot or to buy or sell, to rent or let all for £500 plus VAT.
Customised Buying Service
We look for homes and development sites and seek to acquire them on behalf of our clients. As far as the law is concerned, I am an estate agent – In this instance, we act for buyers, not sellers. Some clients just want help looking for a new home, some want help to evaluate a property and to negotiate the best deal. Buying a home or development plot is one of the biggest decisions you have to make in life, and it really is worth putting in the effort to make sure you get it right. Too many people make mistakes in buying homes and land, which can affect your well-being, be a major hassle - and be very expensive.
Of course many people start off asking too much for their home or land and a third of sellers currently on the market have reduced their guide price at least once.
£1,500 plus VAT