Leitrim has biggest rent increase nationwide

Leitrim experienced the highest rent increase in the country for new tenancies between 2023 and 2024, according to the RTB index.

The rent rise comes to just under 23%, while existing tenants have seen their rents rise by just under 12%, representing the third highest increase in the country.

Donegal showed similar figures with 17% rise for new tenants, and there was a 12% hike in Sligo.

Sligo-Leitrim Independent TD Marian Harkin says there's been a failure to build enough homes in the North West region: