House prices have risen by more than 10% in a year, new figures show

The Central Statistics Office’s Property Price Index showed double-digit inflation of 10.1% in the 12 months to August, with the median price for a home nationally now standing at €345,000.

The cost of buying a home in Ireland is rising at its fastest rate for almost two years, new figures have shown.

The Central Statistics Office’s Property Price Index showed double-digit inflation of 10.1% in the 12 months to August, with the median price for a home nationally now standing at €345,000.