New housing Data shows the house prices in regional towns have risen by almost 1% in 12 weeks, to over €163,000 - compared to 0.5% in bigger towns and cities.
The Irish Independent says house hunters are returning to their native counties as they take advantage of the option of working from home.
The main focus for purchasers are broadband coverage and home-office potential, rather than transport links and commuter-friendliness.
Meanwhile a number of people queued overnight outside an auctioneers in Carlow town at the weekend, ahead of Saturday’s launch of 18 houses in the Castle oaks estate.
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