House prices have increased by 155% nationally from their low point in early 2013.
Estate agents expect property costs across the country to rise by an average of 6% over the next 12 months .
60 % of estate agents say the lack of supply is the main driver of price inflation, according the Society of Chartered Surveyors' annual report.
Vice-President Gerard O'Toole says Wicklow and Kildare have the most expensive homes,
" We take an average couple looking to buy first time with an average combined income of a €107,000 borrowing 90% and availing of the help to buy scheme, Cork and Galway were affordable, but Wicklow had a deficit of about €35,000, and Kildare a deficit. of €14,000."
