The Irish Times

Giving tenants first refusal to purchase could worsen rental property shortage, committee hears

New right could discourage landlords from investing in properties, Irish Property Owners’ Association warns

Wed Dec 06 2023 - 10:07

Dublin house prices fall at sharpest rate in three years

Irish price inflation slows to 1.5% as mortgage costs take the heat out of property market

Mon Sept 18 2023 - 15:31

Auctioneers call for ‘unprecedented measures’ to ease housing crisis

The Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers say selling price inflation has slowed to just 2.05%

Mon Aug 28 2023 - 05:00

Auctioneers call for ‘tax-free’ credit of €6,000 for landlords

Rent Pressure Zone rules should also be relaxed, says Ipav

Mon Apr 24 2023 - 13:24

Ipav chief Pat Davitt appointed to board of international real estate body

Ireland is one of the most ‘regulated countries’, says Davitt, as he backs Government’s move to end evictions ban

Thu Mar 09 2023 - 05:30

Eviction ban will not be extended and will lapse at end of March

Many renters will remain protected until June due to measures provided for in legislation

Mon Mar 06 2023 - 22:11

Landlords want tax cut on rental income and overhaul of regulations

‘Minuscule’ budget measures have had no impact on stemming exodus of landlords from the market, says lobby

Mon Jan 16 2023 - 00:01

IPAV suggests mortgage terms of up to 50 years to help solve housing crisis

Call is made in pre-budget submission by Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers

Thu Aug 11 2022 - 17:02

Rents increase sharply as number of properties available falls

Dublin is once again the hotspot of the rental crisis, according to figures from Daft.ie

Wed Feb 09 2022 - 00:00

Some landlords breaching rent rules, regulator concedes

Rent data ‘not fit for purpose’ and lacks necessary breakdown, letting agents’ body claims

Fri Nov 05 2021 - 05:54

New rental properties may be driving higher rents, industry group claims

Rents rose at average rate of 7% in second quarter of 2021 – Residential Tenancies Board

Wed Oct 27 2021 - 05:22

Government ‘loses’ 10,000 affordable homes; set to move on vacant properties

Seen and Heard: wages subsidiary scheme to be extended by three extra months

Sun Sept 05 2021 - 12:35

Paying a mortgage now cheaper than renting in all but two areas of country

Daft report highlights major anomaly at heart of State’s property market

Tue Aug 10 2021 - 05:47

Department officials gave warning shared equity scheme would inflate house prices

Seen & Heard: Indoor dining push-back, Perrigo’s tax bill and Heineken’s new stout

Sun Jun 27 2021 - 08:03

Property tax: how much will I have to pay now?

With house prices rising, many owners are wondering exactly how much their property is actually worth

Wed Jun 02 2021 - 19:19

Move to restrict bulk-buying unlikely to increase supply, say industry figures

Threshold set too high, with over-emphasis on first-time buyers to the neglect of renters

Wed May 19 2021 - 18:08

House prices jump by €20,000 amid Covid ‘supply shock’

Number of properties available to buy in March was lowest in 15 years, Daft says

Wed Mar 31 2021 - 05:45

‘Over-zealous’ lending practices will kill off housing supply, industry body warns

Auctioneers and valuers group believes there will be 17,000 fewer homes this year due to Covid

Mon Jul 06 2020 - 12:10

Homeless executive defends €500 ‘placement fees’ to estate agents

DRHE says move aims to secure more rental homes for those on assistance payments

Thu Nov 01 2018 - 12:42

One of every two Dublin rentals now only for tourists, Daft.ie study claims

Website claims landlords are increasingly opting to let to tourists rather than find long-term tenants

Wed May 16 2018 - 05:00

New real estate degree to tackle skills shortage

The course comes as report says the lack of skilled workers threatens property sector

Thu May 03 2018 - 11:00

Discounted homes: 9 price drops from Foxrock to Inchicore, Blackrock to Kinsale

End of year sales in the housing market as sellers drop prices to bag a buyer

Sat Dec 30 2017 - 06:00

Law linking commercial rates to rent ‘devastating’ rural Ireland

Changes a ‘conspiracy against struggling rural businesses’, say professional body Ipav

Tue Nov 28 2017 - 05:37

Estate agent fined €1,500 over ‘no rent allowance’ policy

Man refused flat had been living with his wife and child in cramped conditions

Tue Mar 21 2017 - 17:13

Budget 2017: New help-to-buy scheme explained

Income tax rebate for first-time buyers aims to boost housing supply and property market

Tue Oct 11 2016 - 19:28

Budget 2017: Housing agencies respond to measures

Groups welcome €1.2bn funding but divided over effectiveness of help-to-buy scheme

Tue Oct 11 2016 - 18:42

Plan to cut or scrap inheritance tax for thousands

Children inheriting family home would be exempt on first €500,000 of estate value

Fri May 13 2016 - 01:00

Unlicensed auctioneers operating throughout the State, Seanad told

Number of prosecutions already before the courts in the Dublin area, Minister says

Fri Jul 03 2015 - 01:00

Reaction to Budget 2015

Organisations give their response to Government’s financial plans for next year

Tue Oct 14 2014 - 19:59

Estate agents say ‘subject to loan approval’ clause causing major concern for vendors

Legal clause offered comfort to purchasers who feared their bank might withdraw mortgage approval

Thu Oct 09 2014 - 09:37

The BER necessities for house-hunters

A building energy rating certificate is compulsory for all homes offered for sale in Ireland, but does a good rating make a whit of difference to buyers?

Thu Nov 21 2013 - 00:00

Attempt to extend home-sale boycott

Group representing 800 estate agents asked to sign public declaration

Tue Sept 17 2013 - 01:00