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%
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