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Ireland Rental Investment Markets

Explore short-term rental (STR) and long-term rental (LTR) investment opportunities across 31 counties in Ireland. Compare cash flow potential, property prices, and regulations.

Market Overview

Median Gross Yield
5.9%
2-bedroom house, long-term rental
Median Property Price
295K
2-bedroom house
Local Property Tax
0.18%
LPT base rate (typically 0.18%)
Rent Pressure Zones
31/31
Most of Ireland is RPZ
Investment properties: 0 nights allowed. Primary residence: 90 nights/year maximum

Market Types

Markets classified by long-term rental investment characteristics and short-term rental regulation status.

Cash Flow
12
High rental yields (≥7%). Strong LTR income potential.
Balanced
14
Moderate yields (5-6.9%). Mix of income and growth.
Appreciation
3
Lower yields (<5%). Focus on Dublin/Cork appreciation.
Regulated
2
RPZ restrictions effectively prohibit STR for investors.

Top Markets by Rental Yield

Gross rental yield = annual rent ÷ property price. Higher yields mean stronger cash flow potential. Based on 2-bedroom house, long-term rental.

1
Leitrim
145K median • Prohibited short-term rental restrictions
7.8%
2
Longford
155K median • Prohibited short-term rental restrictions
7.5%
3
Roscommon
165K median • Prohibited short-term rental restrictions
7.2%
4
Sligo
185K median • Prohibited short-term rental restrictions
6.9%
5
Donegal
175K median • Prohibited short-term rental restrictions
6.7%

All Ireland Markets

Showing sample of 5 counties. Full sortable table with all 31 coming soon. Click any market to analyze detailed financials in the dashboard.

CountyMarket TypeGross Yield
2BR house
Median Price
2BR house
STR Restrictions
Restriction level
CorkBalanced6.2%315KProhibited
GalwayBalanced5.8%325KProhibited
DublinAppreciation4.2%485KProhibited
LimerickCash Flow6.5%245KProhibited
WaterfordBalanced6.1%265KProhibited

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