Dublin renters face record costs—but new figures show some regional cities are not far behind, complicating the buy-or-rent calculus for prospective home seekers.
With rents topping €2,400 in some areas, Dublin’s new build-to-rent schemes tout communal gyms and workspaces as selling points, but cost-conscious tenants are asking if these perks justify the monthly premium.
Analysis shows renters in Dublin are paying a premium far above rates in regional cities – and affordability is slipping further out of reach for buyers, too.
Tenants facing expiring leases this summer are navigating the crunch of record-low vacancy rates, but several options remain for those scrambling to secure a roof over their heads.
As home costs soar across central Dublin, a new generation is embracing the rent-vesting approach — and upending traditional thinking about property ownership.
As rents in the capital continue to soar, we crunch the numbers to see what Dublin's renters are really paying—and how far past 'affordable' many have gone.
Average rents in the capital have outpaced not only house prices but also those in cities like Cork and Limerick, deepening the divide between renting and buying across Ireland.
