The results of last year's Census show that those in the private rental sector were paying an average of €272.91 in rent per week in 2022.
THE AVERAGE RENT paid by those renting a property from a private landlord has increased by 37% in the six years to 2022, according to the Census results.
Meanwhile, over 109,000 households were living in private rental accommodation where the weekly rent paid was €300 or more. Since 2016, the number of occupied properties owned with a mortgage or loan fell by 1%, from 535,675 to 531,207. “In 1991, almost 80% of households were homeowners – one of the highest rates in Europe. This number has fallen consistently since then and now sits at 66%,” he said.
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