Students face difficulties finding accommodation in Cork
It comes as thousands of students are set start the college year in Cork in the coming weeks.
The shortage of rental properties in Cork has led to an appeal by students unions to homeowners to consider letting out a room in their home...
A new report shows that Cork city had the highest rise in rents in the country over the past 12 months with rent prices jumping an average 10%...
The average rent Leeside now stands at around 800 or 900 euro depending on location..
The report's also prompting fresh concerns about supply in the market, particularly as students look to find accommodation for college.
CIT Student Union President Shane Falvey told RedFM News that they have a new initiative aimed at solving the problem.
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