Munster housebuyers paying 20% more for a property than a year ago

Daft.ie said in its report for the second quarter of 2021 that in Cork, Limerick and Waterford cities, listed prices are 14.3% to 15.5% higher than a year previously.

On average, houses are costing 13% more than a year ago, but in some areas, including Co Kerry and Co Waterford, up to 21% more. Picture: Sam Boal

Housebuyers are having to pay up to 20% more for a house than just a year ago thanks to a dearth of available property and a spike in demand.

That's according to Daft.ie's latest house price report which finds that on average houses are costing 13% more than a year ago, but in some areas, including Co Kerry and Co Waterford, up to 21%.