Approval for student housing to free up rental spaces

Two student accommodation schemes given planning permission in Dublin could free up rental space for almost 500 people in the capital.

The latest Daft.ie figures show average rents jumped nearly 15% in Dublin last year, reaching €1,664 a month for a three-bed house.

With supply of rented accommodation one of the biggest factors, freeing up space by providing more dedicated student facilities is seen as one solution.