Price of property on the rise Leeside

However auctioneers at The Real Estate Alliance Group say prices remain lower than they were during peak times

Auctioneers say despite a rise in property prices there's still value for purchasers.

That's according to The Real Estate Alliance Group who say prices in the city have increased by 3.5% over the past year - with the average three-bed semi now costing €295,000.

That figure stands at €135,000 in the county where prices have increased by €13,500 over the past year.

It's expected that property prices will rise this year by 5% in the city and 8% in the county.

Speaking to RedFM News Healy Hynes of R-E-A says prices are increasing but they're still not at the level they were at during peak times.

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