House prices rose by more than 7% over last year

The price paid for new homes nationally has increased by 8.4%.

House price inflation is continuing to surge, with the cost of a property rising 7.3% in the year to March 2024.

The median price of a home purchased in Ireland in the last year stands at €333,000, with the cost of purchasing in Dublin rising sharply in recent months after plateauing in 2023.