We asked a renter, a landlord, a pensioner, a carer and a wheelchair user what they want from Budget 2025
‘It was alright before my husband died. But on my own, coming into the winter, I am worried’
‘It was alright before my husband died. But on my own, coming into the winter, I am worried’
New right could discourage landlords from investing in properties, Irish Property Owners’ Association warns
Minister has strongly suggested he will make changes to slow exodus of small operators from rental sector
Women’s charities call for urgent action following ‘shocking’ RTÉ Investigates programme
Many renters will remain protected until June due to measures provided for in legislation
Need for balance in any new legislation, says Fianna Fáil justice spokesman Jim O’Callaghan
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‘Minuscule’ budget measures have had no impact on stemming exodus of landlords from the market, says lobby
New temporary moratorium on evictions to last until March 31st
Fixing the rental market requires a radical, Covid-style response from the State, experts say
The Residential Tenancies Board says the decision was taken given the genuine difficulties experienced among its users
Exodus of small-time landlords risks escalating housing crisis. Here is what the State can do
Study claims rent pressure zones have added to rent pressures
Numbers don’t add up for small landlords who are exiting the market
Tenant rights, caps on rent and investment yields appear to be forcing landlords out
Property consultant says more diverse offering needed to attract suburban shoppers back to city centre
Housing expectations are high due to receding pandemic and Housing for All plan
Change to cap on rent increases and tax cut on rent income may halt exodus of landlords
Three-fold increase in demand for properties, particularly for overseas tenants
Q&A; Dominic Coyle answers your personal finance questions
Government also extends Covid-19 eviction ban for further six months
Queries on lease terminations increase by almost 50%, Threshold housing charity says
Threshold set too high, with over-emphasis on first-time buyers to the neglect of renters
Opposition fears rise in homelessness as Government defends tenant supports
IPOA says tenants should not be caught up in disputes between owners and financial institutions
Minister extends ban past Monday deadline but extension is expected to be short
New figures show big annual jump in apartment schemes
Refusals are reflection of supply crisis in housing, says Residential Tenancies Board
Landlords claim they are being ‘demonised’ for the State’s failure in home-building
Housing, health, property and environmental groups react to the budget
Threshold seeks device like property price register to ensure transparency on rents
Activists who occupied a vacant house in Dublin city say they are not vigilantes
Irish Property Owners’ Association says it has no issue with new proposals
‘I am crucified to the point that I am considering selling up’: Landlords on why despite soaring rents it can be hard to make the sums stack up with a mortgage
From financial services to broadband to air travel, there are several public bodies charged with protecting the consumer. But what do they all really do and can they really help?
Landlords who rent out slum-like houses and flats described as ‘sharks and vultures’
Removing ban on single-room occupancy would be ‘regressive and wrong’
Setting financial bar so high is effectively screening potential tenants – spokeswoman
Landlords blame time it takes to solve arrears cases for trend towards larger deposits
Hooke & MacDonald says cost of legislation makes managing single lettings unviable
Agenda: As the rental crisis worsens, the people expected to solve it have their say
Daft.ie survey suggests Simon Coveney’s plan has made the rental situation worse
Government examines ‘policy rationale’ for introducing new tax reliefs to boost supply
Daft report reveals cost up 13½%, with average monthly rent across State over €1,100
Competition law expressly forbids trade associations co-ordinating business conduct
Paudie Coffey claims Government’s strategy aims to bring certainty to the rental sector
Fianna Fáil calls for Competition Authority investigation into property owners’ tactics
Irish Property Owners’ Association says is contemplating strategy on new charges
Move to encourage more REITs into the rental market noted
Next week’s budget will be no giveaway and is likely to leave the public distinctly underwhelmed
As rents reach new peak, experts says situation likely to get worse before getting better
Other countries link rent increases to the cost of living to protect competitiveness and dampen wage demands – Why not here?
Hosting on Airbnb seemed like a great idea, but now Tim O’Brien is having second thoughts
Housing draft plan to propose €200m for councils to clear debt on suitable locations
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Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
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