Labour Party Criticizes Government Over Rising Rents The Labour Party has criticized the government following the RTB’s Q2 2025 rental index, which reported a 5.5% increase in new tenancy rents over the past year, bringing the national average to €1,680 per month. Labour’s Housing Spokesperson, Conor Sheehan TD, stated that the government is out of […]

RTB’s Q2 2025 Report Highlights Landlord Registration Trends The RTB’s Q2 2025 Director’s Quarterly Update reveals that the number of landlords associated with registered private tenancies increased by 1.4% annually to 104,470 in Q1 2025. However, there was a 1% decrease from Q4 2024, indicating a slight decline in landlord participation. The report also notes

RTB Director Highlights Benefits of Rent Pressure Zones Rosemary Steen, Director of the RTB, stated that Rent Pressure Zone (RPZ) caps are benefiting tenants across Ireland. She emphasized that these regulations are helping to control rent increases and maintain affordability. However, she also noted concerns about persistently high rents in Galway, prompting the RTB to

RTB Warns of Rising Rents in Galway The RTB has reported “concerning trends” in rental inflation in Galway, where average rents have surpassed those in Cork. The latest data reveals a 5.5% increase in new tenancy rents over the past year, bringing the national average to €1,680 per month. This situation calls for further investigation

RTB Issues Record Fine to Dublin Landlord The Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) has imposed its largest-ever fine on a Dublin landlord for failing to register 20 tenancies across six city centre properties. Sweet Home Accommodation Ltd received a €22,000 penalty for breaching rental laws. This action highlights the RTB’s commitment to enforcing compliance and underscores

Ireland’s Largest Private Landlord Proposes €200 ‘Common Area’ Fee Ires Reit, Ireland’s largest private landlord, is proposing a new €200 monthly “common area” fee for new tenants at The School Yard apartments in Dublin. This fee would be in addition to the existing rent and is intended to cover the costs of shared spaces. Tenants

Tenant Accumulates €42,000 in Rent Arrears and Sends Threatening Messages A tenant in Ireland built up €42,000 in rent arrears and was accused of sending threatening messages to his landlords. The landlords reported that the tenant became abusive when asked about rent payments. The situation led to a toxic landlord-tenant relationship, which the landlords found

IPOA Urges Minister to Reform Rental Market Policies The Irish Property Owners Association (IPOA) met with Housing Minister James Browne to discuss urgent rental market issues. The IPOA highlighted concerns about Rent Pressure Zones (RPZs), indefinite tenancies, and inefficiencies within the RTB. They emphasized that over two-thirds of landlords have only one tenancy and play

RTB Declares Lease Termination Invalid Over Work-From-Home Dispute The Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) ruled that a landlord’s termination of a tenant’s lease was invalid. The tenant had been working from home, which led to increased electricity costs included in her €865 monthly rent. The landlord issued a termination notice, citing the tenant’s use of the

RTB Highlights Performance of Rent Pressure Zones The Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) reports that Rent Pressure Zones (RPZs) are performing well, particularly in Dublin, where rental increases averaged just 1.3% last year. Despite discussions about potentially abolishing RPZs, RTB CEO Rosemary Steen emphasized that the decision lies with the government. Data indicates that approximately 75%