Desperate house hunters have been seen queuing outside a new development in Clonsilla, Dublin 15, days before houses go on sale.
Those queuing have even been issued with tickets to mark their place, with many sitting on deck chairs in the rain.
Karl Deeter of Irish Mortgage Brokers spoke to us about why this story is a reflection of the crisis house hunters are facing, and what should be done about it.
To catch the full chat press the play button on the image on the top of the screen