Rents rose across Ireland by average of 10.4% - report A new all-time high for rents has now been set for the seventh quarter in a row, according to the latest report from the property website Daft.ie. Ireland • 13 Feb 18
Rents rose across Ireland by average of 10.4% - report A new all-time high for rents has now been set for the seventh quarter in a row, according to the latest report from the property website Daft.ie. Ireland • 13 Feb 18
Rents at levels 7% higher than peak The latest Residential Tenancies Board rent index shows that the average rent for new tenancies nationally rose by just under 10% in the third quarter of this year, when compared with the same period last year. Ireland • 20 Dec 17
Rents at levels 7% higher than peak The latest Residential Tenancies Board rent index shows that the average rent for new tenancies nationally rose by just under 10% in the third quarter of this year, when compared with the same period last year. Ireland • 20 Dec 17
Tenants and landlords given guidelines on rent rules Landlords and tenants seeking clarity on whether properties are exempt from caps on rent increases in designated Rent Pressure Zones will be able to look to new guidelines from the Residential Tenancies Board. Ireland • 23 Nov 17
Tenants and landlords given guidelines on rent rules Landlords and tenants seeking clarity on whether properties are exempt from caps on rent increases in designated Rent Pressure Zones will be able to look to new guidelines from the Residential Tenancies Board. Ireland • 23 Nov 17
Latest rise in homeless numbers criticised Opposition politicians and charity organisations have raised concerns as official figures show the numbers living in emergency accommodation is at a record high. News • 21 Feb 17
Latest rise in homeless numbers criticised Opposition politicians and charity organisations have raised concerns as official figures show the numbers living in emergency accommodation is at a record high. News • 21 Feb 17
Record numbers living in emergency accommodation The number of homeless adults and children is at a "record high", from 7,148 in December 2016 to 7,167 last month, according to the housing and homeless charity Focus Ireland. News • 21 Feb 17
Record numbers living in emergency accommodation The number of homeless adults and children is at a "record high", from 7,148 in December 2016 to 7,167 last month, according to the housing and homeless charity Focus Ireland. News • 21 Feb 17
Report shows rents increasing at record pace Rental prices increased throughout 2016 at their fastest annual pace since the website Daft.ie started compiling statistics on the rental market in 2002. Business • 14 Feb 17
Report shows rents increasing at record pace Rental prices increased throughout 2016 at their fastest annual pace since the website Daft.ie started compiling statistics on the rental market in 2002. Business • 14 Feb 17
23 towns to be added to 4% rent cap list Minister for Housing Simon Coveney has said 23 towns and most of Galway city will be designated as rent pressure zones, limiting annual rent increases to 4%. News • 26 Jan 17
23 towns to be added to 4% rent cap list Minister for Housing Simon Coveney has said 23 towns and most of Galway city will be designated as rent pressure zones, limiting annual rent increases to 4%. News • 26 Jan 17
People in emergency accommodation passes 7,000 The number of people in emergency accommodation has surpassed 7,000, according to the latest Government figures. News • 26 Jan 17
People in emergency accommodation passes 7,000 The number of people in emergency accommodation has surpassed 7,000, according to the latest Government figures. News • 26 Jan 17
Rental debate to continue after drafting issues The Dáil is to continue debating the Government's rental legislation on Friday morning after it ran into drafting difficulties. rent • 16 Dec 16
Rental debate to continue after drafting issues The Dáil is to continue debating the Government's rental legislation on Friday morning after it ran into drafting difficulties. rent • 16 Dec 16
Deal reached between FG and FF on rent measures A deal has been reached between Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael on rental measures. News • 15 Dec 16
Deal reached between FG and FF on rent measures A deal has been reached between Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael on rental measures. News • 15 Dec 16
Kenny: Rent bill will be withdrawn without support The Taoiseach has told the Fine Gael parliamentary party that if the Government cannot get the support it requires to bring in its planned measures to tackle rising rents it will withdraw the legislation underpinning the measures. News • 15 Dec 16
Kenny: Rent bill will be withdrawn without support The Taoiseach has told the Fine Gael parliamentary party that if the Government cannot get the support it requires to bring in its planned measures to tackle rising rents it will withdraw the legislation underpinning the measures. News • 15 Dec 16
Fianna Fáil has concerns over Govt rent strategy A Fianna Fáil spokesperson has said that nothing is on or off the table in relation to the party's position on the Government's rental strategy. News • 14 Dec 16
Fianna Fáil has concerns over Govt rent strategy A Fianna Fáil spokesperson has said that nothing is on or off the table in relation to the party's position on the Government's rental strategy. News • 14 Dec 16
Coveney promises plan to deal with rent crisis The Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government has said the Government will have a comprehensive reaction to the rent crisis within a month. News • 13 Nov 16
Coveney promises plan to deal with rent crisis The Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government has said the Government will have a comprehensive reaction to the rent crisis within a month. News • 13 Nov 16
Department to give guidelines on Airbnb lettings The Department of Housing is to issue guidelines for local authorities about how to deal with Airbnb properties in the wake of a ruling by An Bord Pleanála yesterday. News • 20 Oct 16
Department to give guidelines on Airbnb lettings The Department of Housing is to issue guidelines for local authorities about how to deal with Airbnb properties in the wake of a ruling by An Bord Pleanála yesterday. News • 20 Oct 16
Rents in Dublin 3.9% higher than 2007 peak The latest Residential Tenancies Board rent index shows that, nationally, rents rose by just under 10% in the second quarter of this year, when compared to last year. News • 15 Sep 16
Rents in Dublin 3.9% higher than 2007 peak The latest Residential Tenancies Board rent index shows that, nationally, rents rose by just under 10% in the second quarter of this year, when compared to last year. News • 15 Sep 16
Tenants urged to report informal rent top-ups Tenants paying informal top-ups to landlords on their rent supplement allowance are being urged to go to the Department of Social Protection to declare the actual payment of their rent. News • 13 Jul 16
Tenants urged to report informal rent top-ups Tenants paying informal top-ups to landlords on their rent supplement allowance are being urged to go to the Department of Social Protection to declare the actual payment of their rent. News • 13 Jul 16
10% rental inflation becoming 'the new normal' The average monthly rent nationally exceeded €1,000 for the first time since 2008 in the first quarter of 2016. News • 10 May 16
10% rental inflation becoming 'the new normal' The average monthly rent nationally exceeded €1,000 for the first time since 2008 in the first quarter of 2016. News • 10 May 16
95% of homes beyond rent support limit - study A study by Simon Communities Ireland has found that 95% of properties available to rent are priced beyond the reach of people depending on State rent supports. News • 26 Jan 16
95% of homes beyond rent support limit - study A study by Simon Communities Ireland has found that 95% of properties available to rent are priced beyond the reach of people depending on State rent supports. News • 26 Jan 16
1,500 more people in emergency accommodation The number of people in emergency accommodation in Dublin has increased by 1,500 since last year, according to figures released this afternoon. News • 11 Dec 15
1,500 more people in emergency accommodation The number of people in emergency accommodation in Dublin has increased by 1,500 since last year, according to figures released this afternoon. News • 11 Dec 15
Landlords consider legal action over rent rules The Irish Property Owners' Association has said landlords consider the new rent rules as unjust, unfair. News • 11 Nov 15
Landlords consider legal action over rent rules The Irish Property Owners' Association has said landlords consider the new rent rules as unjust, unfair. News • 11 Nov 15
Minister denies Budget deal on rent certainty Minister for the Environment, Alan Kelly, has denied reports that he was offered a Budget deal on rent certainty. News • 27 Oct 15
Minister denies Budget deal on rent certainty Minister for the Environment, Alan Kelly, has denied reports that he was offered a Budget deal on rent certainty. News • 27 Oct 15
Lack of rental accommodation 'utter emergency' Fianna Fáil TD Barry Cowen has said the lack of supply of rental accommodation across the country is an utter emergency. News • 20 Aug 15
Lack of rental accommodation 'utter emergency' Fianna Fáil TD Barry Cowen has said the lack of supply of rental accommodation across the country is an utter emergency. News • 20 Aug 15
IRES REIT sees income jump on higher rents Property firm Irish Residential Property REIT made a pre-tax profit of €14.8m in the first six months on the back of rising rents and a growing portfolio. Business • 10 Aug 15
IRES REIT sees income jump on higher rents Property firm Irish Residential Property REIT made a pre-tax profit of €14.8m in the first six months on the back of rising rents and a growing portfolio. Business • 10 Aug 15
Report calls for rent regulation and longer leases A new report from the National Economic and Social Council calls for rent regulation and longer leases to tackle the problems in the rental sector. News • 13 May 15
Report calls for rent regulation and longer leases A new report from the National Economic and Social Council calls for rent regulation and longer leases to tackle the problems in the rental sector. News • 13 May 15
Angry exchanges on wage deductions for civil bills There has been angry exchanges in the Dáil over the proposed plan to deduct unpaid civil debts from wages and social welfare payments. News • 07 May 15
Angry exchanges on wage deductions for civil bills There has been angry exchanges in the Dáil over the proposed plan to deduct unpaid civil debts from wages and social welfare payments. News • 07 May 15
