The average cost of rent in Ireland has never, ever, ever been higher
Overall, rents are now 16% higher than their 2008 peak.
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Overall, rents are now 16% higher than their 2008 peak.
In Dublin, rents are up 13.9%, with the average property in the capital costing €1,668 a month.
Zones are envisaged in Dublin and Cork.
“We are a hard-working professional couple and it seems like one hurdle after another.”
The situation does need to be sorted quickly, though.
And there aren’t many properties to rent.
The average rent nationwide is now €888, up €69 from the lowest point in 2011.