Ireland is not unique in suffering a housing crisis, though it may be among the worst affected by it. Over the past 15 years in Europe, rent has increased by about a quarter while prices have jumped by a half, according to the European Investment Bank. While these increases appear modest next to the enormous spikes in housing costs recorded in Ireland during the same period, there have been numerous hotspots across Europe that have seen costs skyrocket. In addition to Ireland, there have been sizable spikes in the likes of Italy, Sweden, and Germany. The post-crash recovery can in…

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