Two Thirds Of Renters Struggle To Meet Their Monthly Repayments
Rents in Cork city now stand at €1300 a month which is €300 higher that the previous peak in 2008
A new report from The Housing Agency aims to better understand current housing experiences and attitudes in Ireland.
Despite financial difficulties, the report shows 92% were either very satisfied or satisfied with their current home.
At the start of the month RedFM News revealed how rents in Cork city jumped up 13.7% and now stand at €1300 a month which is €300 higher that the previous peak in 2008
Director of Research and Corporate at the Housing Agency, David Silke says renters are finding it more difficult than mortgage holders to meet their monthly repayments
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