Rent rose 7%. Mortgage interest rose 10.8%. Which figure matters if you are thinking of buying?
Editorially approved · Sources checked 12 November 2026

References

Central Statistics Office (2026) Focus on Rent and Mortgage Interest Costs October 2026. Available at: https://www.cso.ie/en/releasesandpublications/is/is-frmic/focusonrentandmortgageinterestcostsoctober2026/ (Accessed: 12 November 2026).

Central Bank of Ireland (2026) Retail Interest Rates — August 2026. Available at: https://www.centralbank.ie/statistics/data-and-analysis/credit-and-banking-statistics/retail-interest-rates (Accessed: 12 November 2026).

Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (2026) Understanding mortgages. Available at: https://www.ccpc.ie/manage-your-money/buying-a-home/about-mortgages/understanding-mortgages/ (Accessed: 12 November 2026).

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