Midlands 103

Search

Listen Live

On Air Now

Noon - 3:00pm

The Afternoon Show

Kid Rock

All Summer Long

Cost Of Rent In The Midlands Continues To Rise

Tuesday, 12 May 2020 08:28

Daft.ie has released the latest rental figures.

The cost of renting in the midlands is continuing to rise.

Latest figures from the Daft.ie rental report for Quarter One of 2020 show a 4.7% increase across the region.

Tenants in Westmeath are still paying the most on average at €1,016 per month.

That's an increase of 1.5% in the first quarter and over 6% on the same time in 2019.

But those renting in Laois have seen the biggest percentage rise in the last 12 months at 7.3%.

That puts the median cost of leasing a property in the O'Moore County at €1,002, up 1.3% in the first four months of 2020.

Offaly remains the most affordable in the region with an average cost of €935 a month.

Though it has the joint highest quarterly jump in Leinster, along side Kilkenny and Carlow at 1.9%.

The year-on-year change in the Faithful County was 5.7%.

Just 520 properties were listed for rent across Leinster in April, the lowest figure since records began in 2006.

More from Midlands News

TUI Says State Should Pay For School Devices

Some schools are insisting students have their own digital devices.
Musicians Gather In Offaly Celebrating Fr Liam Lawtons Music

Family, locals and fans attended the concert of pieces composed by the Edenderry Musician.
Minister For Health Wants Closer Working Relationship For Midlands Hospitals

She opened a new paediatric Emergency Department Extension in the Midlands on Friday.
US-Iran Peace Deal Nears As Talks Continue

A Midlands Defence Analyst believes it's a hard situation to read.
Westmeath Activist Calls Out Government After Being Detained By Israel

Irish activists returned home over the weekend including Moate's Louise McCormack.
Laois TD Voices Concern Over Appeal For Proposed Windfarm

Sean Fleming, who also chairs the Oireachtas Infrastructure Committee, is revoicing his opposition to Seskin Wind Farm.
HSE Still Formally Settling Offaly Hospice Dispute

An agreement was reached last week over the health body to repay the fundraising group an undisclosed sum of money.
Weeklong Heatwave Hits Midlands

Sun lovers can look forward to a number of days of settled weather.
Uisce Eireann Agree To Examine Pipeline Solution For Westmeath Town

Councillor Denis Leonard is calling for the estates to be connected to active sewer lines with proper downhill flow as a long-term solution.
Offaly's Comhaltas President Meets King Charles In Belfast

Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann come sto Belfast this August.
Laois TD Demands Deer Be Tested For TB

Deputy Willie Aird feels the measure is vital.
Health Minister Opens Newly Extended ED Department In Laois

Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill opened a new extension to the emergency department in Portlaoise Hospital.
New Local Link Nightime Buses Needed For Laois Town

Fine Gael Councillor Vivienne Phelan is calling for a new Local Link night bus service to connect Stradbally and Portlaoise.
Gardai Awarded With Scott Bravery Medals

Retired Detective Chief Superintendent Patrick 'Mal' Shiel is getting the honor for his bravery in Monasterevin in 1975 .
Rainbow Bridge Pet Cremation Bringing Comfort To Laois Pet Owners

Portlaoise's Thomas Moore founded the Rainbow Bridge Pet Cremation last summer.
Occupied Territories Bill Nears Cabinet Amid Calls For Faster Action

Sinn Fein's Sorca Clarke is calling for this bill to be passed soon.
Ballyfin Vintage Rally Set For Weekend Return

The annual event begins at 12pm this Sunday.
New Book On Serial Fraudster Set To Be Released

Author Alan Bradley say there's new evidence Samantha Cookes remained active in locations including Tullamore.
Alleged Arson At Sushi Restaurant Examined In Court Proceedings

The attack cost €3 million worth of damage.
Westmeath Man Is Over €146k Richer After Winning The Lotto

It was bought at The Grove Service Station in Athlone.

Download Our App

Never miss a moment from Midlands 103