House prices enjoy resurgence across country

Average price of homes increased in almost every county, with the national average now standing at €164,000, writes Seán McCárthaigh

The property market in the first half of 2015 saw dramatic growth, with sales activity and house prices soaring ahead of last year’s figures — especially outside Dublin where prices are up by over 11% on average.

An analysis of the Residential Property Price Register (RPPR) shows the resurgence, confined to the capital in recent years, is now occurring in most parts of the country.