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Affordability in Cork

What a budget reaches across the Eircode areas of Cork: the median sale price for each area, a general illustration of what it takes to buy, and the county average rent for 2025 Q4. Plain facts, grouped by area — nothing here rates or ranks a place.

Renting

Average rent in Cork

Average rents from tenancies registered with the Residential Tenancies Board, 2025 Q4. Rent is published by town or county, not per Eircode area — the label shows which applies here.

County average · Cork · 2025 Q4
1-bed
€1,1531-bed avg /mo
2-bed
€1,4722-bed avg /mo
3-bed
€1,6083-bed avg /mo
▲9.1% vs 2024 Q4
Buying

Eircode areas of Cork · 57

Each Eircode area with a median sale price from the Property Price Register, A–Z. The “what it takes” line is a general illustration for the median home, never a personalised calculation.

P25Aghada657 registered sales · 12 mo€415,000median

Median home €415,000. Illustratively about €1,680/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €93,400 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

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P25Ballinacurra657 registered sales · 12 mo€415,000median

Median home €415,000. Illustratively about €1,680/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €93,400 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

Central Bank mortgage rules →
P31Ballincollig275 registered sales · 12 mo€475,000median

Median home €475,000. Illustratively about €1,920/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €106,900 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

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P72Bandon213 registered sales · 12 mo€363,000median

Median home €363,000. Illustratively about €1,470/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €81,700 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

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P75Bantry170 registered sales · 12 mo€282,000median

Median home €282,000. Illustratively about €1,140/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €63,500 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

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T12Bishopstown1,634 registered sales · 12 mo€420,000median

Median home €420,000. Illustratively about €1,700/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €94,500 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

Central Bank mortgage rules →
T23Blackpool1,006 registered sales · 12 mo€375,000median

Median home €375,000. Illustratively about €1,510/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €84,400 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

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T12Blackrock1,634 registered sales · 12 mo€420,000median

Median home €420,000. Illustratively about €1,700/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €94,500 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

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T23Blarney1,006 registered sales · 12 mo€375,000median

Median home €375,000. Illustratively about €1,510/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €84,400 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

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P51Buttevant551 registered sales · 12 mo€280,000median

Median home €280,000. Illustratively about €1,130/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €63,000 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

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P43Carrigaline293 registered sales · 12 mo€411,000median

Median home €411,000. Illustratively about €1,660/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €92,500 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

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T45Carrigtwohill248 registered sales · 12 mo€400,000median

Median home €400,000. Illustratively about €1,610/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €90,000 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

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P61Castlelyons279 registered sales · 12 mo€395,000median

Median home €395,000. Illustratively about €1,590/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €88,900 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

Central Bank mortgage rules →
P25Castlemartyr657 registered sales · 12 mo€415,000median

Median home €415,000. Illustratively about €1,680/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €93,400 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

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P56Charleville92 registered sales · 12 mo€250,000median

Median home €250,000. Illustratively about €1,010/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €56,300 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

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P85Clonakilty120 registered sales · 12 mo€391,000median

Median home €391,000. Illustratively about €1,580/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €88,000 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

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P14Cloughduv55 registered sales · 12 mo€425,000median

Median home €425,000. Illustratively about €1,720/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €95,600 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

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P25Cloyne657 registered sales · 12 mo€415,000median

Median home €415,000. Illustratively about €1,680/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €93,400 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

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P12Coachford180 registered sales · 12 mo€360,000median

Median home €360,000. Illustratively about €1,450/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €81,000 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

Central Bank mortgage rules →
P24Cobh161 registered sales · 12 mo€330,000median

Median home €330,000. Illustratively about €1,330/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €74,300 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

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T12Cork City1,634 registered sales · 12 mo€420,000median

Median home €420,000. Illustratively about €1,700/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €94,500 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

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P43Crosshaven293 registered sales · 12 mo€411,000median

Median home €411,000. Illustratively about €1,660/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €92,500 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

Central Bank mortgage rules →
T12Douglas1,634 registered sales · 12 mo€420,000median

Median home €420,000. Illustratively about €1,700/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €94,500 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

Central Bank mortgage rules →
P47Dunmanway89 registered sales · 12 mo€255,000median

Median home €255,000. Illustratively about €1,030/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €57,400 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

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P61Fermoy279 registered sales · 12 mo€395,000median

Median home €395,000. Illustratively about €1,590/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €88,900 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

Central Bank mortgage rules →
T12Frankfield1,634 registered sales · 12 mo€420,000median

Median home €420,000. Illustratively about €1,700/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €94,500 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

Central Bank mortgage rules →
T45Glanmire248 registered sales · 12 mo€400,000median

Median home €400,000. Illustratively about €1,610/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €90,000 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

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T45Glounthaune248 registered sales · 12 mo€400,000median

Median home €400,000. Illustratively about €1,610/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €90,000 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

Central Bank mortgage rules →
T12Innishannon1,634 registered sales · 12 mo€420,000median

Median home €420,000. Illustratively about €1,700/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €94,500 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

Central Bank mortgage rules →
P51Kanturk551 registered sales · 12 mo€280,000median

Median home €280,000. Illustratively about €1,130/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €63,000 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

Central Bank mortgage rules →
T23Kerry Pike1,006 registered sales · 12 mo€375,000median

Median home €375,000. Illustratively about €1,510/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €84,400 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

Central Bank mortgage rules →
P31Kilumney275 registered sales · 12 mo€475,000median

Median home €475,000. Illustratively about €1,920/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €106,900 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

Central Bank mortgage rules →
P61Kilworth279 registered sales · 12 mo€395,000median

Median home €395,000. Illustratively about €1,590/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €88,900 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

Central Bank mortgage rules →
P17Kinsale188 registered sales · 12 mo€488,000median

Median home €488,000. Illustratively about €1,970/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €109,800 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

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P25Ladysbridge657 registered sales · 12 mo€415,000median

Median home €415,000. Illustratively about €1,680/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €93,400 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

Central Bank mortgage rules →
P12Macroom180 registered sales · 12 mo€360,000median

Median home €360,000. Illustratively about €1,450/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €81,000 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

Central Bank mortgage rules →
T12Mahon1,634 registered sales · 12 mo€420,000median

Median home €420,000. Illustratively about €1,700/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €94,500 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

Central Bank mortgage rules →
P51Mallow551 registered sales · 12 mo€280,000median

Median home €280,000. Illustratively about €1,130/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €63,000 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

Central Bank mortgage rules →
P25Midleton657 registered sales · 12 mo€415,000median

Median home €415,000. Illustratively about €1,680/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €93,400 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

Central Bank mortgage rules →
P51Millstreet551 registered sales · 12 mo€280,000median

Median home €280,000. Illustratively about €1,130/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €63,000 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

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P67Mitchelstown69 registered sales · 12 mo€335,000median

Median home €335,000. Illustratively about €1,350/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €75,400 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

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P25Mogeely657 registered sales · 12 mo€415,000median

Median home €415,000. Illustratively about €1,680/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €93,400 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

Central Bank mortgage rules →
P51Newmarket551 registered sales · 12 mo€280,000median

Median home €280,000. Illustratively about €1,130/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €63,000 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

Central Bank mortgage rules →
P31Ovens275 registered sales · 12 mo€475,000median

Median home €475,000. Illustratively about €1,920/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €106,900 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

Central Bank mortgage rules →
T12Passage West1,634 registered sales · 12 mo€420,000median

Median home €420,000. Illustratively about €1,700/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €94,500 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

Central Bank mortgage rules →
P61Rathcormac279 registered sales · 12 mo€395,000median

Median home €395,000. Illustratively about €1,590/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €88,900 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

Central Bank mortgage rules →
T12Rochestown1,634 registered sales · 12 mo€420,000median

Median home €420,000. Illustratively about €1,700/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €94,500 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

Central Bank mortgage rules →
P85Rosscarbery120 registered sales · 12 mo€391,000median

Median home €391,000. Illustratively about €1,580/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €88,000 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

Central Bank mortgage rules →
P81Schull150 registered sales · 12 mo€356,000median

Median home €356,000. Illustratively about €1,440/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €80,100 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

Central Bank mortgage rules →
P81Skibbereen150 registered sales · 12 mo€356,000median

Median home €356,000. Illustratively about €1,440/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €80,100 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

Central Bank mortgage rules →
T12Togher, Cork1,634 registered sales · 12 mo€420,000median

Median home €420,000. Illustratively about €1,700/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €94,500 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

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T23Tower1,006 registered sales · 12 mo€375,000median

Median home €375,000. Illustratively about €1,510/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €84,400 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

Central Bank mortgage rules →
T12Waterfall1,634 registered sales · 12 mo€420,000median

Median home €420,000. Illustratively about €1,700/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €94,500 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

Central Bank mortgage rules →
P61Watergrasshill279 registered sales · 12 mo€395,000median

Median home €395,000. Illustratively about €1,590/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €88,900 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

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P25Whitegate657 registered sales · 12 mo€415,000median

Median home €415,000. Illustratively about €1,680/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €93,400 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

Central Bank mortgage rules →
T12Wilton1,634 registered sales · 12 mo€420,000median

Median home €420,000. Illustratively about €1,700/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €94,500 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

Central Bank mortgage rules →
P36Youghal203 registered sales · 12 mo€320,000median

Median home €320,000. Illustratively about €1,290/month as a first-time buyer with a 10% deposit over 30 years, at a representative rate of 3.49% (as of June 2026), and about €72,000 gross income needed to satisfy the Central Bank loan-to-income limit.

Illustrative only, not financial advice. Your borrowing depends on your circumstances and lender.

Central Bank mortgage rules →