Cork city house prices remained static over the last three-months

Prices Leeside are just 5.1% up on the year

New figures from Real Estate Alliance show nationally you can expect to pay almost €222,000.

Brexit is having an unusual effect on the rental market in West Cork where former sterling buyers are now opting to rent on a long-term basis, creating added pressure on an under-supplied market, according to REA Celtic Properties.

REA spokesperson Healy Hynes says the lack of supply is still a major issue.

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