House prices increased nationally by 5 per cent.
House prices in Laois have seen the largest increase in the Midlands region at over 3.7%.
The average price of a 3-bed semi detached in Laois will set you back €280,000.
In Westmeath, homebuyers are looking at a cost of €320,000 at a rise of 1.6%.
House prices in Offaly have seen no increase or decrease in the region, bringing the median in the county to €260,000 which is the lowest price in the midlands.
A new report from Irish Independent REA found house prices nationally increased by 5% in December of this year.