Here’s how much you’ll need on average for a deposit to buy a house in each county

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The average deposit needed to buy a house in each county in Ireland has been revealed. The figures are based on the average asking price for houses in each county, with a deposit of 10percent needed to purchase the house. The findings have come from Daft's House Price Report. The cheapest place to buy a house is Leitrim, while South County Dublin is the most expensive place and therefore has the highest deposit. The findings were as follows: Leinster (excluding Dublin)