“This means we have to adjust and transition to a rental sector that is no longer geared towards renting as a temporary solution prior to home ownership, but a rental sector that can support short- and long-term renting,” read the report. Considerable changes have been made since the 2015 report was issued, including the implementation of Rent Pressure Zone (RPZ) coverage and other rent certainty measures. Dublin rents well above national averageRental prices countrywide have shot up, with Dublin increasing by 37pc since 2012 to the monthly rate of €1382, while the national average rent increased by €70 to €954 per calendar month. Rosalind Carroll, director of the RTB, said: “2016 saw the introduction of Rent Pressure Zone areas, which now cover 55pc of all tenancies. Updated, 11.28am, 30 August 2017: This article was amended to clarify that the 37pc rate of growth in Dublin rent is since 2012.