Growing gap in cost of home in cities and rural areas

The average semi-detached house nationally now costs €188,370 but there is a growing disparity between the cost of a home in cities and those in rural areas.

A typical family home costs €357,500 in Dublin and €285,000 in Cork City while the same type of property can be bought for €82,500 in Donegal.

The latest REA Average House Price Survey reveals that while prices have stalled or fallen slightly in Dublin, they have risen elsewhere.