HAP Information for Landlords: The Complete Guide
With the moratorium being extended on evictions, more and more landlords are looking for ways to guarantee their income – could HAP tenants be the answer? In this guide, we will look at why landlords might consider joining the HAP scheme, what the benefits are and how you, as a landlord, can potentially benefit from […]
Grants for derelict houses – What are the grants and how do they work?
Recently a new Grant has been made available for Derelict and vacant homes. The grant is split into two parts: The vacant property refurbishment grant (€30,000) and the top-up grant for derelict houses (€20,000). The grant totals €50,000 euros between the two elements. You must submit an independent report prepared by a certified evaluator, along […]
What Is Block Management?
Block management is a service provided by property management companies. It’s essentially where the management company assists in a residential block’s financial and maintenance aspects. This is typically focused on the communal areas of the building. This article will look at all the facets that make up a residential block manager, from regulative requirements to […]
Mortgage rates continue to rise – What does this mean for Landlords?
Another mortgage lender has followed the trend and increased its mortgage rates by 2%. This rise was fuelled by 2 recent interest hikes made by the ECB (European Central Bank). For landlords who own one property or more, this could prove to be financially problematic. Let’s look at the details. It is Estimated that mortgage […]
Vacant Property Tax – What does it mean to Landlords?
The Government has released another measure to reduce the strain caused by the housing crisis, but unfortunately it’s another measure which affects landlord’s income. The new property tax known as Vacant Property Tax (VPT) will affect landlords who own property(s) that are left unoccupied for a period more than 30 days per year. Vacant Property […]
Landlords: How To Find, And Keep, Good Tenants
Having a high turnover of tenants can be extremely stressful for anyone managing a property. That’s why finding, and keeping, good tenants is extremely important. But first, it’s important to decide what makes a ‘good tenant’. Finding good tenants Finding the right tenant(s) is vital, as an eviction can take up a lot of time […]
Can I Change My Property Management Company?
In a word “Yes” You can change property management companies. Choosing the right property manager is far more important than choosing any property management company. One of the most common mistakes that landlords make is overlooking the possibility of a property management company. That’s not to say that all landlords require one, it certainly does […]
Why are homeowner energy grants not succeeding?
In a recent homeowner survey, 60% of homeowners said that the grants available are insufficient to incentivise energy efficiency upgrades in their properties. To increase the number of homes that meet an “acceptable” BER Standard, the SEAI recently extended the end date on many of the grants available to property owners. The problem is, that […]
Proptech – A new era for Landlords
The internet has changed many aspects of many industries and now the Internet of things (IoT) is revolutionising the way that properties are rented, sold and managed. It’s important to understand what is meant when people use the terminology IoT, IoT is physical things/objects connecting or feeding information back to the internet, this could be […]
Notice periods for landlords ending a tenancy
There are many reasons why as a landlord you may want to end your current agreement with your tenants. These may include your intention to sell the property, or perhaps you want to refurbish the property with the hopes of increasing rental charges next time around. You should be aware however, that the rules of […]
