House prices rise by almost 1.5% over three months – report

Average house prices in Ireland have risen by 1.5% in the last three months, research by the Real Estate Alliance shows (PA)

House prices have risen by almost 1.5% over the last three months, a new study has found.

A record number of mortgage approvals and a lack of supply have driven the increases, according to the quarter-four Real Estate Alliance (REA) House Price Index.