House prices up 35% in three years but regional variations remain vast

House prices have risen by more than a third in just three years as soaring demand revives the market.

Prices nationally have now risen by 35% on average, from their lowest point, three years ago, adding €57,000 to the cost.

In Dublin, the lowest point was a year earlier and prices have risen by an average of 46.5% since, putting them up by €102,500 over the four years.