Golden Visa Scheme Cancelled Abrubtly
The Golden Visa Scheme has recently been brought to an end. The scheme was initiated in 2012 during the financial crisis and was intended to bring outside investment into the Irish economy. The scheme was brought to an abrupt end on February 15th 2023. The end came as a shock to many as ending the […]
Rents continue to rise across Ireland, with 14pc increases compared to last year.
A report by internet giant Daft.ie has found that rental prices are 13.7pc higher than in the same period last year. The main contributor remains to be supply and demand; there simply are not enough properties to satisfy the rental demand. This means landlords outside the Rental Pressure Zones (RPZ) have carte blanche to charge […]
Irish commercial property market to fall 10BN in 2023.
Economists have predicted that the Irish Commercial property market is set to fall by 10BN euros over 2023, the question on everyone’s lips is why? Rising Inflation and interest rates Commercial Landlords suffer when interest and inflation rises, there is a direct correlation between interest rates increasing and profitability of commercial real estates decreasing.This is […]
How to effectively communicate with difficult tenants
One of the most challenging parts of a landlord’s role is communicating with problems or difficult tenants. This article will look at different methods of communicating with difficult tenants. Be Professional Remembering that the law often favours the tenant, so regardless of a tenant’s conduct, it’s very important to remain professional. Let Tenants know when […]
Landlord 10 Top Tips to Winterise your Rental Property | December 2022
As energy prices surge and winters become increasingly cold, it’s important to make sure your property is as winter resilient as possible. In this article we will offer our top ten tips for landlords to make their property attractive and comfortable to new and existing tenants. 1.Water Pipe Care Make sure your pipes are wrapped […]
Commercial property starts to rebound in a big way
It’s been a turbulent few years for commercial real estate, particularly the commercial sector. Covid, energy prices and inflation have all had a profound effect on retailers. But Ireland has proved the economic resilience of bricks and mortar. High Street Decline Over the course of 2020/2021 covid caused many retail businesses to struggle, this caused […]
An estimated 12,000 short term lets may to return to the rental market
Landlords will soon be required to register their properties with a new online portal. The portal being launched by the department of tourism, hopes to bring 12,000 short term rentals to the rental market. What happens if I don’t register? Landlords who neglect to register their properties will be subject to a fine of €300, […]
Why is the rental market shrinking in Ireland?
According to a recent RTB survey, Ireland’s rental market is shrinking due to many factors, the most prominent of which are costs and tax. In a survey of 500 landlords, an overwhelming 15% said they plan to leave the sector in the next 12 months. In the last five years, the rental market has been […]
Buy To Let: Complete Guide 2022
Buy-to-let properties are the most traditional form of property investment. A Buy-To-Let property is specifically purchased to rent it out. This guide will look at all the elements that must be considered before purchasing. Revenue streams Buy-to-let properties provide two revenue streams. Firstly there is the rental income, sometimes known as rental yield. The second […]
Landlord Tips | How to Register as a Landlord in Ireland
As a landlord in Ireland, you must register with the RTB. You must do this every year and make them aware of any changes to the tenancy agreement, such as rent or occupancy. Annual registration has been applied since April 4th of this year (2022). You must also legally provide a rent book in the […]
