Rents have fallen in Dublin, presenting the first concrete evidence that it was worst affected nationwide by the impact of Covid-19. The latest Daft.ie report revealed rents fell 3.3pc in one year in Dublin, while outside of Dublin rents rose 5.4pc. Dublin rents fell 3.3pc during 2020, with declines concentrated in the second and fourth quarters of the year. In Limerick city, rents were almost 4pc higher year-on-year, while in Cork and Galway cities, the increase was just under 5pc. In Waterford city, rents climbed 5.6pc.

Source: Irish Independent February 08, 2021 02:32 UTC