Landlords rail against rent control reforms
Tenants and property owners find themselves in an unlikely alliance in opposing proposed reforms – albeit for different reasons
Renting
The housing crisis could erode Ireland’s middle class to a point of collapse
It’s a profound insult to our national dignity that so many people no longer feel they have any prospect of owning their own home
Political nerves jangle over rent reforms: ‘We’re out defending something without any real evidence it’s going to make a difference’
Some in the Coalition parties fear the costs could outweigh the gains regarding changes to rent pressure zones regime while others point to the longer-term electoral picture
Irish investor group targets Polish rental sector
Domestic market in flux amid fresh round of planned reforms
The Government is finally showing some political courage in tackling the housing crisis
The most worrying feature of the Coalition’s first six months in office has been the impression of drift. This is a step in the right direction
One in five Irish consumers seeking a house to rent or buy
Banking and Payments Federation Ireland says figures illustrate high level of demand in Irish housing market
One in 10 Irish households have net wealth of more than €1m
Net wealth of bottom 10% of Irish households is less €2,400, Central Statistics Office says
Government had to choose tenants over investors
Housing is increasingly taking on the characteristics of a public good such as health or education in voters’ minds
Rent Pressure Zones: Landlords could face stiffer fines for breaking rent rules
Government agrees to extend Rent Pressure Zones and allow higher rent increases in new builds
Local property tax bands and rates set to be changed to stave off big increases
Changes are being introduced to mitigate effects rising property values have on tax bills
Will Rent Pressure Zone reform help fix the housing crisis?
Rent Pressure Zones reforms will see changes for landlords and renters
Tough decisions to tackle housing crisis are under way – but will they work?
Housing measures could leave Coalition exposed to political attacks and public backlash
Rules for renters: What are the planned reforms and will they work?
Proposals to ease restrictions on rent increases for newly built homes in rent pressure zones will go before Cabinet on Tuesday
Rent Pressure Zones: Pressure on Government as it proposes to link certain rents to inflation
Cost-rental tenants may benefit from lower rents in future
Current rental caps to be eased for newbuild homes in planned pressure zone reform
Cap of 2% rise per annum will apply to existing tenancies but landlords will be able to charge more between tenancies
HAP caps should be revised regularly to reflect rental market, Ombudsman says
Investigation finds duplication of work done by local authorities on HAP applications, resulting in potential delays
Ireland’s young adults on the future: ‘We are lost, forgotten about, no prospects’
From the housing crisis and precarious work to putting off big life decisions such as marriage and children, four people aged 19-37 are wary of what’s ahead
Ireland’s rising rents: ‘Our budget would have been €1,300 a month, there isn’t even anything listed for that’
With rents across the State rising at the fastest rate in decades, people tell us about the challenges tenants face
Renters forking out €2,000 per month are paying the price for water charges debacle
As the housing shortage cuts into economic competitiveness and social solidarity, the consequences of bad decisions are more apparent
Government can kiss goodbye to its plan for lifting the rent cap
Lifting controls to encourage international investment is arguably the biggest gamble this Coalition will take
How much can I earn and still qualify for social housing?
A single person can earn more than €50,000 and still qualify for social housing and a new cohort is seeking State support as prices keep rising
Renting in Limerick, Cork, Galway or Waterford: Are sharply rising rents affecting you?
We would like to hear your experience of rental costs across the country
Government housing plan under scrutiny as drumbeat of bad news continues
Crisis made worse by absence of hope around it being fixed anytime soon
Average monthly rent exceeds €2,000 for the first time
Daft.ie report says rents nationally rose an average 3.4% to €2,053 per month in first quarter of year
Tenants win €3,000 from landlord who told them he was selling house, but re-let it
An advertisement showed the vacated property available for a period of three years at a monthly rent of €2,200, the tribunal heard
Regulatory uncertainty blocking housing investment, Elkstone warns
Ireland’s development pipeline is stalling precisely when new housing is most desperately needed, investment firm Elkstone claims
Tenant accused of sending ‘threatening’ messages to landlord had built up rent arrears of €42,000
Tribunal orders tenant to pay maximum allowable €27,600 in arrears plus damages of €5,000
Lottie Ryan on family life in an apartment: ‘It is very likely our forever home’
2FM presenter and others give their views on why they favour apartment living
Meet the man running Ireland’s biggest landlord firm, with 3,734 apartments in Dublin
Ires chief Eddie Byrne wants changes to the rent cap rules in a bid to get investment flowing again into apartment building
Electric vehicle Q&A: What if I can’t charge at home?
Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questions
Why did two Kerry politicians fight to protect Airbnb in the Kingdom?
Airbnb is popular in a county that relies heavily on tourism, but locals fear the impact of the Government’s new rules on short-term letting
Airbnb not to blame for State’s rental crisis, report finds
ESRI study links shortage of rental accommodation to lack of market turnover
A downsizer’s dilemma: Is trading two rentals for one future home worth it?
If the ultimate intention is that this will be your home at some point, it become much more than a simple financial decision
If planning laws were changed, obsolete offices could be converted into housing to ease Dublin’s rental crisis
In Dublin, 15.3% of office space is vacant, and 64% of existing office stock is considered at risk of obsolescence
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