Lack of supply leaving for huge demand in rental properties locally

A local auctioneer says unfortunately says he can up to 50 applicants for every property he has for rent.

Donal Keenan from Keenan Auctioneers in Kingscourt says it's a very difficult time for people looking to rent a property.

He says the situation comes back to supply and demand similar to properties for sale.

Donal says with the likes of 50 applications, only one of those are going to be successful, meaning 49 people will be disappointed.

He says, "They're not going to be happy and I don't blame them".

The local auctioneer says it's very frustrating for them trying to find a property to rent and the new legislation that the government has brought in won't solve the problem either.