IPAV's Chief Executive and Castlepollard's Pat Davitt says connectivity to Dublin is a factor contributing to higher prices.
One off houses and working from home, contributed to the sharp rise in property prices in the year to November.
That's the view of the Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers.
CSO figures today showed the cost of a home rose by 14% in the 12 months to November last year.
IPAV's Chief Executive, Castlepollard's Pat Davitt says connectivity to Dublin is one of the factors contributing to larger price rises outside the capital:
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