RTB Releases Director’s Quarterly Update on Rental Sector On February 26, 2025, the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) published its Director’s Quarterly Update for Q1 2025. The report draws on tenancy registration and administrative data to provide insights into Ireland’s rental sector. It includes information on tenancy trends, rent levels, and compliance rates. The update serves […]

IPOA Calls for Tax Reforms to Prevent Rental Market Collapse The IPOA is urging the government to implement tax reforms in Budget 2025 to prevent a collapse of the rental market. Their proposals include extending Capital Gains Tax relief, reducing Capital Acquisitions Tax on inherited rental properties, applying business taxation to private landlords, and introducing

RTB Reports Over 350 Illegal Evictions Between 2015 and 2024 A report by the Community Action Tenants Union reveals that the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) issued 4,524 eviction orders between 2015 and 2024, including 353 illegal evictions. The data highlights concerns about “no-fault” evictions, where landlords can evict tenants to sell or renovate properties, or

Government Considers Allowing Rent Resets Between Tenancies The Irish government is evaluating changes to housing regulations due to a decline in apartment construction and investor withdrawal. Proposals include permitting landlords to “reset” rents between tenancies and increasing the rent cap in Rent Pressure Zones (RPZs), currently limited to a 2% annual rise. Housing Minister James

RTB Targets Illegal Rent Increases in Rent Pressure Zones The Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) has identified 16,000 tenancies where landlords may have increased rents beyond the legal 2% annual cap in Rent Pressure Zones (RPZs). In response, the RTB launched an awareness campaign, including webinars and radio advertisements, to educate landlords about rent regulations. Landlords

Landlord TDs Found Non-Compliant with Rental Property Registrations An investigation by The Sunday Times revealed that several landlord TDs failed to register their rental properties with the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB), despite declaring them as income sources in their annual returns. Under the Residential Tenancies Act 2019, landlords are required to register their rental properties

RTB Tribunal Awards Damages to Tenants in Cork In Cork, the RTB tribunal ordered a landlord to pay €3,200 in damages to a migrant couple. The tribunal found that the landlord had told the tenants they had “no rights in this country” and had failed to uphold their legal obligations. Additionally, the tenants were ordered

Discrepancy in Landlord Numbers Highlights Data Reporting Issues Despite a reported 5.7% increase in landlords registered with the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) between September 2023 and 2024, experts caution that these figures may not reflect the actual market situation. Carol Tallon, CEO of Property District, suggests that the increase is likely due to previously unregistered

IPOA Urges Tax Reforms in Budget 2025 to Prevent Rental Market Collapse The Irish Property Owners Association (IPOA) is calling for tax reforms in Budget 2025 to prevent a collapse in the rental market. The association highlights a significant decrease in rental supply, with registered tenancies falling from 308,786 in 2022 to 264,235 in 2023.

Government Considers Allowing Landlords to Reset Rents Between Tenancies The Irish government is evaluating changes to housing regulations to address a decline in apartment construction and investor withdrawal from the market. Proposals include permitting landlords to “reset” rents between tenancies and increasing the rent cap in Rent Pressure Zones (RPZs), currently limited to a 2%