The latest Daft.ie report has revealed some harrowing figures from home buyers.
House prices in the midlands are up thousands since this time last year.
The latest Daft.ie report shows the average home in the region costs €248,059, a rise of just under €20,000
Nationally house prices rose by 6.7% year on year.
The picture in the midlands is a little more concerning with an average increase across Laois, Offaly and Westmeath of 7.8%
Those looking to buy in Laois are facing the biggest hike in prices since this time last year at 8.6%
The figure of €243,840 for Offaly represents an increase of 8.1%
While prices in Westmeath went up by just under 7% in 12 months.
Kerry and Sligo suffered the biggest jumps with prices in the two counties jumping by 9.8%.
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