New figures show that a small but notable proportion of homes in counties Louth and Meath remain vacant or derelict, with both counties recording vacancy rates below the national average.
Data published in the latest National Vacancy Rate report by GeoDirectory shows that around two to three houses in every 100 across Louth and Meath are currently empty. This compares with a national vacancy rate of 3.7 percent, or just under four homes in every 100.
According to the report, Louth recorded a vacancy rate of 2.6 percent, while Meath was slightly lower at 2.2 percent. Dublin continues to have the lowest vacancy rate in the country, standing at 1.2 percent.
GeoDirectory chief executive Dara Keogh said there is an increased focus nationally on bringing vacant homes back into use as part of efforts to address housing supply.
The report also noted continued development activity in Louth. During 2025, 1,892 new address points were added to the GeoDirectory database, while 1,780 buildings were classified as under construction.
A total of 1,535 residential property transactions were recorded in Louth last year, with almost 40 percent of those involving newly built homes. The average residential property price in the county during 2025 was €343,844.
In Meath, 2,248 residential property transactions took place during the year, with the average property price recorded at €411,788.
The figures highlight ongoing demand for housing in the region, alongside the continued presence of vacant properties that could potentially be brought back into use.
