Offaly has the highest rate of home ownership in the region.
Almost 40% of people own their own home around the country.
Figures from Gamma Lab show the highest rate of outright home ownership in the region is in Offaly, 42%.
Elsewhere in the region, 38% in Longford-Westmeath and 37% in Laois own their house without a mortgage.
In each county in the midlands the rate of total home ownership is higher than a home still with a mortgage.
Braveheart Fans Preparing For Auction From Midlands Home
Pieces are being sold from St Martin's in Trim where Mel Gibson stayed when shooting Braveheart.
New Grand Canal Centre Set For Offaly This Summer
The Grand Canal Craft Centre of Excellence at Cappincur in Tullamore, is expected to be operational by June.
Midlands Historic Buildings To Receive Almost €780k In Funding
Around 48 projects are getting funding under the Thatched Buildings scheme.
New Training Facility Opening For Midlands Farmers
FRS Plans are being made for the Longford Westmeath Farmer's Mart in Ballymahon.
Electronic Waste Collection Days Set For Offaly
The collections will take place in Clara and Banagher.
Laois Carpark Closing At End Of January
Tower Hill in Portlaoise is closing for resurfacing works.
New Bishop Appointed For Laois Parishes
Ger Nash is the new Bishop for 42 parishes including ones in Laois and Offaly's Seir Kieran.
Over 12K Jobs Created By Enterprise Ireland Backed Companies
It comes as companies continue to cite cost pressures as major concern.
Students Reminded Of February 1st CAO Deadline For Restricted Courses
1,000 more college places have been made available.
Trinity College Awards Entrance Scholarships To 27 Midlands Students
Students nationwide were recognised for outstanding Leaving Cert exam results.
Laois IFA Chair Warns Farmers After Wexford Bluetongue Case
The illness can severely affect infected animals.
Midlands Stars Shine After Country Week On Dancing With The Stars
Both Tolü Makay and Katelyn Cummins got over 30 points last night.
Increased Garda Presence Planned To Tackle Abuse Of Retail Workers
Nearly 70% of workers report being abused by customers on the job.
Midlands Golden Goose Concepta Defies The Odds Again
Concepta was first bought as a Christmas present and soon became a loved part of the family.
IFA Protest Outside Bord Bia Calling For Chair Resignation
It follows an emergency meeting called by Bord Bia Director and IFA President, Ballinakill's Francie Gorman last week.
Laois School Principal Says Anxiety Factor In High Absenteeism Rates
A new ESRI report is showing the numbers of children missing school is up since the pandemic.
Ryanair Flight Fares To Rise Slightly Despite Fuel Savings
Michael O'Leary says it will be a small increase.
Offaly IFA AGM To Take Place This Evening
It gets underway at 8pm from the Bridge House Hotel.
Median House Prices Surging In Midlands
Laois seen the largest increase in the region.
Laois TD Calls For Hospital Ward To Remain Open Amid New €31M Facility
Brian Stanley wants a Mountmellick hospital ward to be in use.
