New reforms to protect renters announced by Housing Minister
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…
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Rents could rise 25% over next two years, insists Savills
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…
Rental costs continue to grow, particularly in Dublin
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…
NESC warns of hard choices ahead if Ireland is to meet its housing needs
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…
More than 70 landlords in Dublin brought before courts for renting out substandard accommodation
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,…
One in five renters hoping to purchase a home in the next year
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…
Numbers renting increases by 47% in five year period
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…
Call for a deposit protection scheme
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…
USI launch student Rent Book
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…
Minister launches survival guide for renters
Are you a student looking for a place to live, or do you already live in rented accommodation? As thousands of college students prepare to…