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Dublin remains in top five most expensive European cities to rent in

Dublin continues to be in the top five most expensive cities to rent in Europe, according to the latest Accommodation Ranking report by ECA International. With rental costs up €207 on average per month from last year, it is one of the steepest rental rises…

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New reforms to protect renters announced by Housing Minister

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New reforms to protect renters and provide greater housing security were announced by Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy yesterday. Under the new government plans landlords who exit tenants because they want to sell or renovate their property or let it to a family member could face…

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Rents could rise 25% over next two years, insists Savills

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The cost of renting a home in Irish could increase by as much as 25 per cent over the next two years because of a shortage of supply and the difficulties people have buying property, it has been warned. The rate at which house prices have…

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Rental costs continue to grow, particularly in Dublin

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The cost of renting a property in the private sector in Ireland rose in the last three months of 2014 by an average of 5.8%. The figures released by the Private Residential Tenancies Board, show the rise in Dublin rents is substantially above the national average at 9.6%.…

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NESC warns of hard choices ahead if Ireland is to meet its housing needs

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Hard choices are ahead, if Ireland is to meet the housing needs of its population in a sustainable and affordable way. A new report from the National Economic and Social Council (NESC) shows that certain groups will struggle to achieve homeownership—those on low incomes, single…

More than 70 landlords in Dublin brought before courts for renting out substandard accommodation

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More than 70 Dublin landlords have been hauled before the courts for renting out substandard accommodation. Of 4,826 inspections of private rented homes last year, half did not meet regulatory requirements. A total of 3,039 improvement letters and notices were served against landlords to bring…

One in five renters hoping to purchase a home in the next year

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One in five people who are currently renting a home say they are likely to purchase a property in the next 12 months according to a new property survey. The survey, which was carried out by RED C on behalf of the Society of Chartered…

Numbers renting increases by 47% in five year period

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The number of households renting their accommodation increased by 47% between 2006 and April 2011, new figures from the CSO have revealed. The figures, based on the Census 2011 results, show that 474,788 people were renting as of April 2011, up significantly on the 2006…

Call for a deposit protection scheme

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Labour TD Kevin Humphreys has called for a deposit protection scheme to be launched for the benefit of renters. Speaking following the launch of the Union of Students in Ireland’s Rent Book for new students, the Dublin South East TD said: “I hope that by…

USI launch student Rent Book

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The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) have launched a new book on renting for college students on the look out for accommodation. The USI Rent Book is described as an invaluable resource for all those searching for college accommodation in the wake of Monday’s…