Up to 800 enquiries for single rental property in Cork City

Agent says interest in one property equivalent to the entire number of rentals available across the country

Mr Rose said: “In 2009, on any day you would log on, the average number of properties advertised at the one time was 24,000 and now we are down to 800. Picture: Larry Cummins

Properties up for rent in Cork City are attracting up to 800 enquiries, while one letting agent in Limerick takes down online advertisements within an hour of putting them up because of the huge demand.

Mark Rose, of Rose Property Services, said that a recent two-bed property on the southside of Cork City with a rent of €1,000 per month attracted up to 800 enquiries.