Property
What is the average cost of renting a home in County Waterford?
A second hand 3 bedroom detached house will cost around €740 a month.
A new 2-bed apartment will cost you €738 per month – just 60% of what you’d pay in Dublin
What is the average cost of buying a house in County Waterford?
The average price of a house in County Waterford varies for different towns but is significantly below the price of a similar house in Dublin’s commuter belt. For example the average price of a new 3-bed semi in 2004 was €202,000 – just 51% of the price of the same house in Dublin’s commuter belt.
How easy is it to acquire a site and planning permission for building a new house?
Most estate agents have sites available for residential development. These sites normally have outline planning permission granted and require approval for full planning permission.
All planning applications are approved by individual local authorities. Each local authority has its own planning policy and planning section which complies with the National Planning Guidelines and is based on the county’s Local Development Plan. The Development Plan outlines the authority’s policy on land use, zoning, provision of public and community services, amenities and planning policies for the county. Development plans are normally available on the local authority website or can be purchased directly from the local authority.
The local authority usually has an information leaflet providing practical guidelines on its planning process outlining a step by step guide, this information is usually available on the individual websites also. The timescale for seeking planning permission can vary.
Clean living, open space, relaxed lifestyle for less….
Thinking of setting up home in County Waterford?
If you want to rent, get your toe on the property ladder or trade-up you can get more space inside and out in County Waterford. Rural Resettlement Ireland is a voluntary organisation which assists families to relocate from Dublin to rural areas. Since its establishment in 1990 it has assisted over 600 families to relocate.
Did you know?
- The average price of a new 3-bed semi in Co. Waterford in 2004 was €202,000 just 51% of the price of the same house in Dublin’s commuter belt.
- More recent data shows that the average price of a house in Dublin in June 2005 was €346,576. This is almost 55% higher than the average price of a house outside of Dublin - €224,938.
- A new 2-bed apartment will cost you €627 per month just 56% of what you would pay in Dublin.
Average Residential Property |
Greater Dublin |
Co. Waterford | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New 3-bed Semi Detached House | €395,000 |
€202,000 | ||
Second Hand 4-bed Semi Detached/ Detached |
€513,000 |
€245,000 |
The national average price of a 3 bedroom semi in October 2005 was €268,400, up from €247,742 recorded in October 2004.
Average Monthly Residential |
Greater Dublin |
Co. Waterford | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New 3-bed Semi Detached House | €1,305 |
€694 | ||
| Second Hand 3-bed Semi Detached | €1,263 |
€675 |
(Source: IPAV Residential Property and Farm Survey, July 2004)
| County Average House Price 2004 | |
|---|---|
| Waterford | €202,000 |
| Sligo | €231,582 |
| Galway | €267,920 |
| Dublin | €334,822 |
(Source: permanent tsb/ ESRI House Price Index, December 2004)
And these are just provincial averages! In reality, even better value is available across much of the County. If you are interested in buying or renting, you'll be better off in County Waterford. Check out the property websites to find out more.
