Misery loves company and when it comes to unaffordable housing, Irish residents have many understanding neighbours. Perhaps because of our island status, we tend to think of ourselves in isolation, suffering from unique challenges or setbacks. Or perhaps even that statement is itself guilty of the same mistake – and maybe everyone thinks that they are unique and forgets to look around at the bigger picture. But when it comes to housing, Ireland is not really that noteworthy. Or, rather, any noteworthiness comes from being the textbook case of wider trends when it comes to housing or, perhaps, a slightly…

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