A group of auctioneers and valuers are calling on mortgage terms to be extended for up to 50 years.
The Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers is calling for the change, so people on lower incomes can buy a home.
Last month, an ESRI report estimated the number of homeowners between 25 to 34 has more than halved since 2004, now standing at just 27%.
CEO of IPAV Pat Davitt says longer mortgages will give young people an alternative to renting into retirement.
