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’
Irish Property Owners Association
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
Property owners want budget to create ‘more favourable’ tax and regulatory environment
Minister has strongly suggested he will make changes to slow exodus of small operators from rental sector
Legislation to stop sex for rent exploitation will be introduced, says Tánaiste
Women’s charities call for urgent action following ‘shocking’ RTÉ Investigates programme
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
Landlords will ‘not stand idly by’ if eviction ban is extended
Need for balance in any new legislation, says Fianna Fáil justice spokesman Jim O’Callaghan
Oxfam on Irish super-rich, medicine shortages, and film tax credits
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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
Landlords ‘fear’ extension of temporary eviction ban next spring
New temporary moratorium on evictions to last until March 31st
How a failing rental market threatens social and economic catastrophe
Fixing the rental market requires a radical, Covid-style response from the State, experts say
Property association welcomes RTB’s decision to refund late fees due to software problems
The Residential Tenancies Board says the decision was taken given the genuine difficulties experienced among its users
Seven options to ease the tax burden chasing smaller landlords out of the market
Exodus of small-time landlords risks escalating housing crisis. Here is what the State can do
Report claims rent controls have backfired and worsened crisis
Study claims rent pressure zones have added to rent pressures
A landlord’s life: ‘On the darker days I’ve been spat at and threatened with a knife’
Numbers don’t add up for small landlords who are exiting the market
‘Landlords are petrified’: Property owners’ perspective on the rental crisis
Tenant rights, caps on rent and investment yields appear to be forcing landlords out
‘Disappointing’ uptake for scheme to redevelop vacant Dublin buildings
Property consultant says more diverse offering needed to attract suburban shoppers back to city centre
New land hoarding tax presented as game-changer as hopes rise for housing
Housing expectations are high due to receding pandemic and Housing for All plan
Analysis: Is there a way to keep tenants and landlords happy?
Change to cap on rent increases and tax cut on rent income may halt exodus of landlords
Renters return to the capital as workplaces set to reopen
Three-fold increase in demand for properties, particularly for overseas tenants
Claiming expenses after tenant has left my property
Q&A; Dominic Coyle answers your personal finance questions
Tenants cannot be forced to pay deposits of more than two months’ rent
Government also extends Covid-19 eviction ban for further six months
Surge in tenants seeking advice on evictions since ban lifted
Queries on lease terminations increase by almost 50%, Threshold housing charity says
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
Evictions from rental properties to resume amid homelessness fears
Opposition fears rise in homelessness as Government defends tenant supports
Landlords’ group concerned with manner of Dublin eviction
IPOA says tenants should not be caught up in disputes between owners and financial institutions
Rent increases and evictions ban extension draws ire from property owners
Minister extends ban past Monday deadline but extension is expected to be short
Planning permissions for apartments up 80% after guideline changes
New figures show big annual jump in apartment schemes
Rising number of tenants refusing to leave homes
Refusals are reflection of supply crisis in housing, says Residential Tenancies Board
Charities call for restrictions on rent rises in high-inflation areas to be nationwide
Landlords claim they are being ‘demonised’ for the State’s failure in home-building
Budget 2019: ‘It does nothing to address the crisis out there’
Housing, health, property and environmental groups react to the budget
Rent register needed as landlords ‘knowingly contravening’ law
Threshold seeks device like property price register to ensure transparency on rents
Occupy Summerhill: ‘We only go to direct action when we need to’
Activists who occupied a vacant house in Dublin city say they are not vigilantes
Landlords have ‘nothing to fear’ from closer income scrutiny
Irish Property Owners’ Association says it has no issue with new proposals
Why are landlords leaving the market in large numbers?
‘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
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