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  Regional Rental Markets Narrow the Gap With Dublin in New Affordability Analysis

  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.

  By Dublin Property Desk · 4 July 2026

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  Rent-Vesting in Dublin: How Tenants Are Beating the Buyer Squeeze

  As home prices and rents spike across Dublin, a growing cohort is turning to 'rent-vesting' as a practical path into property wealth.

  By Dublin Property Desk · 4 July 2026

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  Build-to-rent Developments Crowd Dublin Market with Perks, But Affordability Remains Contentious

  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.

  By Dublin Property Desk · 4 July 2026

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  Dublin Suburbs Where Buying Now Beats Renting: New Data Upends Market Calculus

  Monthly repayments undercut rents in several city fringes, with Tallaght and Lucan leading the shift.

  By Dublin Property Desk · 4 July 2026

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  Rental vacancy rates hit record lows in Dublin, fuelling intense competition for homes

  With just 0.8% of private rentals vacant, even the city's rising rent prices can't deter desperate applicants.

  By Dublin Property Desk · 4 July 2026

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  Dublin’s Build-to-Rent Boom: What Can Tenants Actually Get for Their Money?

  As build-to-rent schemes sweep through the capital, analysis finds tenants may pay for perks—but are they getting value compared to buying?

  By Dublin Property Desk · 4 July 2026

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  Dublin’s Rental Vacancy Rate Hits Record Low, Fueling Fierce Battle for Homes

  Competition for rental properties in Dublin has never been tougher, as vacancy rates plummet and tenants face rising costs and packed viewing queues.

  By Dublin Property Desk · 4 July 2026

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  Build-to-Rent in Dublin: What New Developments Offer Renters Amid Soaring Costs

  As traditional routes to homeownership slip out of reach for many, Dublin's build-to-rent schemes are reshaping tenant living—at a premium.

  By Dublin Property Desk · 4 July 2026

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  Dublin’s Rental Crunch: How Regional Markets Stack Up Against the Capital

  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.

  By Dublin Property Desk · 4 July 2026

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  What Renters Can Do When Leases End Amid Tight Supply in Dublin

  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.

  By Dublin Property Desk · 4 July 2026

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  Dublin’s Build-to-Rent Boom: What Tenants Really Get for Their Money

  Purpose-built rental schemes are reshaping housing options in the capital, but do they offer better value for tenants?

  By Dublin Property Desk · 4 July 2026

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  Dublin's Rental Vacancy Rate Hits Record Low, Intensifying Competition for Tenants

  As available rentals dwindle below 1%, would-be tenants in Dublin face one of the fiercest markets on record.

  By Dublin Property Desk · 4 July 2026

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  Dublin’s Rent-Vesting Strategy: Can Renting Here and Buying There Really Work?

  As home costs soar across central Dublin, a new generation is embracing the rent-vesting approach — and upending traditional thinking about property ownership.

  By Dublin Property Desk · 4 July 2026

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  How Much Rent Is Too Much? The 30% Rule in Practice for Dublin Renters

  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.

  By Dublin Property Desk · 4 July 2026

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  Build-to-Rent Boom: What Dublin’s Latest Developments Really Offer Tenants

  As build-to-rent schemes reshape Dublin’s skyline, tenants weigh premium amenities against long-term affordability.

  By Dublin Property Desk · 4 July 2026

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  The Rent-Vesting Strategy Explained for Dublin: What Savvy Homebuyers Need to Know

  With Dublin rents still eclipsing mortgage repayments in many suburbs, more locals are turning to rent-vesting as a path onto the property ladder.

  By Dublin Property Desk · 4 July 2026

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  Buying Overtakes Renting in Dublin’s Outer Suburbs: Where the Switch Makes Financial Sense

  New figures reveal key Dublin areas where mortgage repayments now undercut monthly rents, reversing a decade-long trend.

  By Dublin Property Desk · 4 July 2026

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  Rent Pressure: Comparing Dublin's Cost Squeeze to Regional Rental Markets

  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.

  By Dublin Property Desk · 4 July 2026

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  What Build-to-Rent Developments Really Offer Dublin Tenants: A Fresh Look at Affordability

  With Dublin rents breaking new records, build-to-rent developments have become a central feature of the city's housing market — but do they genuinely deliver value for tenants?

  By Dublin Property Desk · 4 July 2026

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  How Does Dublin Stack Up? Regional Rental Markets Versus the Capital's Prices

  Major price gaps persist between Dublin rentals and regional Irish cities, putting homeownership further out of reach for many urban renters.

  By Dublin Property Desk · 4 July 2026

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  Build-to-rent developments: What are Dublin tenants really getting for their money?

  As rents remain high and home-buying stretched out of reach for many, thousands of Dubliners are moving into build-to-rent apartments—often at a premium. But do these managed blocks deliver value, or just glossy common rooms?

  By Dublin Property Desk · 4 July 2026

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  Suburbs Where Buying Is Now Cheaper Than Renting: Dublin’s New Property Calculus

  Fresh analysis identifies Dublin neighbourhoods where monthly mortgage payments now undercut average rents, flipping the script for first-time buyers.

  By Dublin Property Desk · 4 July 2026

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  What Dublin Renters Can Do When Leases End Amid Tight Supply

  With citywide vacancy at a historic low, tenants facing the end of their leases must weigh their options carefully as rents and competition continue to climb.

  By Dublin Property Desk · 4 July 2026

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  Rents in Dublin Far Outpace Regional Markets as Buyers Face Fresh Calculus

  New figures highlight the price gulf between the capital and regional cities, forcing many Dubliners to choose between heating or homeownership.

  By Dublin Property Desk · 4 July 2026

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  Is Renting Actually Cheaper Than Buying Right Now in Dublin?

  As property prices and mortgage costs climb, many Dubliners face tough choices. A close look at today’s numbers reveals surprising realities about the cost of renting versus buying.

  By Dublin Property Desk · 4 July 2026

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  What Renters Can Do When Leases End Amid Tight Supply in Dublin

  As expiring tenancies collide with a critical shortage of available homes, many in Dublin face hard choices and rising costs.

  By Dublin Property Desk · 4 July 2026

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  The Rent-Vesting Strategy Explained for This Market

  With Dublin property prices at record highs, some first-time buyers are opting for rent-vesting: renting where they want to live, but buying elsewhere to get on the ladder.

  By Dublin Property Desk · 4 July 2026

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  What $500k to $700k Actually Buys in Each Dublin Suburb: The First Homebuyer’s Real Guide

  Prices climb and options shift as first-time buyers stretch their budgets; we break down what's really on offer across the city and how state grants fit in.

  By Dublin Property Desk · 4 July 2026

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  Buyer's Agents Reveal High-Stakes Auction Day Tactics as Dublin Clearance Rates Surge

  Dublin estate agents report intensified buyer strategies from Ranelagh to Portobello amid record auction clearance rates.

  By Dublin Property Desk · 4 July 2026

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  The Rent-Vesting Strategy Explained for Dublin’s Housing Market

  As homeownership drifts further from reach for many Dubliners, some are investing elsewhere while renting in the city—here’s how rent-vesting works, and who is making it pay.

  By Dublin Property Desk · 4 July 2026