Every week, I speak to homeowners across Waterford City and County who are quietly planning a move. They know this is the year they will trade up, downsize or change area. They’re watching property listings, keeping an eye on prices and might even have gone to a viewing. But they haven’t yet taken the step […]
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Expert analysis by Michael Griffin, Griffin Auctioneers & Estates Key takeaways • Full-year transactions fell from 243 in 2024 to 199 in 2025 (-18.1% year-on-year). • New-build transactions were broadly stable (78 in 2024 vs 74 in 2025), meaning the decline was concentrated in the second-hand market. • The market remained ‘choked’ by a supply-demand […]
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Own a two or three‑bed in Waterford – a semi‑D, terrace or apartment? You’re sitting on the most in‑demand slice of the 2025 market, and the selling season still has plenty of road left. Why these homes are in demand Daft.ie’s Q2 2025 report sets the county benchmark at €339,276. Waterford City sits at a […]
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Imagine your home popping up on tens of thousands of smartphones, stirring a perfectly targeted audience, sparking emotional connections, and converting scrolls into signed contracts. That’s the reality we create at Griffin Auctioneers, where social media isn’t an afterthought; it’s the engine room behind rapid, premium Waterford sales. Living Online: Why It Matters for Your […]
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When I sit down with a homeowner considering a move, the first question I hear is almost always the same: “Michael, how long will it take to sell my house?” It’s a fair question and the short answer is – it depends. The truth is, it’s a bit like asking how long a piece of […]
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By Michael Griffin As we move into the second quarter of 2025, the Waterford & Tramore property market remains on steady ground. The strong momentum that carried through 2024 shows little sign of slowing – but national trends, particularly those detailed in the Daft.ie House Price Report Q1 2025, are beginning to influence the local […]
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The decision to sell your home is a significant one, and timing plays a crucial role in achieving the best possible outcome. If you’re based in Waterford, you might be wondering, “Is now a good time to sell?” With the right insights and strategies, you can make an informed decision that aligns with your goals. […]
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We’re delighted here at Griffin Auctioneers to announce that our 2025 Charity Partner is the Solas Cancer Support Centre in Waterford. As part of this collaboration, for every home sold by Griffin Auctioneers in 2025, we will make a donation on behalf of our clients to the Solas Cancer Support Centre. These contributions will go […]
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Quō vādis? is a Latin phrase meaning “Where are you marching?” Recently referenced and directed by Donald Tusk the President of the European Council to the British PM Boris Johnson in the Brexit negotiations. It dates back to biblical usage in the Christian tradition regarding Saint Peter whereby according to the apocrpal Acts of Peter, he fled from […]
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Vacant Housing Repair and Leasing Initiative As our housing crisis deepens with almost 10,000 people homeless in our country and the supply of new housing constrained as demand strengthens, it’s great to see work commence on another unoccupied building in Tramore, Co.Waterford. Griffin Auctioneers played a key role in identifying the dormant building and presented […]
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