Mark FitzGerald, Sherry FitzGerald

We have to decide where Dublin is going to grow. We should attract inward investment to places such as Sligo, Athlone and Dundalk and develop the infrastructure - we owe it to the next generation.

Michael Goggins, Irish Home Builders Association

Interest rates are falling but affordability is still a problem for a segment of the population. The pool of building land is drying up and not being replenished sufficiently by rezonings.

Arthur Davis, Hamilton Osborne King

With interest rates going so low and no large increase in the volume of supply, it will be more or less a seller's market, but don't put off buying. Look a Greystones and Malahide because of the coming DART extension.

Michael Roden, property developer

I would recommend investing in Belfast, either commercial or residential. But remember, you're dealing with a much smaller patch and don't expect prices to reach Dublin levels.

Peter Kieran, Lisney

Property is a thing to be in with interest rates so low. There will be a greater range of houses around, with a lot of starter properties. Growth will be steadier. Sellers will be more realistic and buyers more sensible.

Kieran Murphy, Threshold

The challenges facing the rental market are affordability, supply and security of tenure. We're calling for a freeze on rent levels in the private sector and for Section 23 tax breaks to be made available to landlords willing to supply secure 10-year leases.

Ken MacDonald, Hooke & MacDonald

For starter homes, its worth looking further afield as long as the transport is there. There is going to be a premium on developments close to water, with river or sea views.

Dee Ahearn, Gunne There's no bubble and nothing's going to burst. The best pension fund is property because prices keep going up. For value, look outside Dublin, so long as a good infrastructure is there.

Ross McParland, Ross McParland Estate Agents

The best prices will be realised very early in the year. Buyers will have a good selection, but prices of second-hand houses may go up 20 per cent by the summer, so get going early. The good news is that new house price increases should be no more than 5 per cent.

Peter Wyse, Wyse Property Management

You will have to look hard to find value for money in property. Investors should look at the commercial office rental market, where there are better incentives.

Martin O'Mahony, O'Mahony Auctioneers

Never have interest rates been so low and there is the security of Europe behind us now. Anyone contemplating buying a house should go out and do it straight away.