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Between the end of September 2023 and the end of September this year, there was a 5.7% increase in landlord numbers.

Number of landlords in Ireland up 5.7%, RTB figures show

Figures from the Residential Tenancies Board have shown an increase in the number of landlords across all categories.

Nationally, 52% of tenancies were in apartments

Number of landlords rises 7% to 103,000, new data shows

The number of private registered landlords renting homes to tenants in Ireland rose by almost 7% to 103,035 between the middle of last year and March of this year.

Business • 08 Aug 24

The survey found the costs of new tenancies increased by 9.1%, over the course of 2023

New tenants paying significantly more for rent - RTB

New renters are paying significantly more per month than those with existing tenancies, according to a new report.

Ireland • 02 May 24

National average rents for new tenancies were up 11% on the previous year (Stock image)

New tenancy rents rose faster than existing ones - RTB

Rents in new tenancies went up faster than in existing tenancies, according to new figures from the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) for July to September last year.

Business • 08 Feb 24

Two new rent pressure zones have been added

New tenants paying 18% more for rent than existing ones

New official data has shown for the first time that existing tenants are paying considerably less rent than those taking out new tenancies.

Business • 30 Nov 23

The Irish Property Owners Association said if a query is not straight forward, it still takes a long time to resolve

Frustrated landlords complained about RTB to Minister

The frustration of landlords and letting agents following the introduction of a new annual registration system by the Residential Tenancies Board is set out in letters sent to the Minister for Housing, and obtained by RTÉ News under the Freedom of Information Act.

Business • 28 Nov 23

In total, 4,518 notices of termination were received by the RTB from July to September

4,500 termination notices issued by landlords in Q3

Landlords issued just over 4,500 notices of termination to tenants in the third quarter of 2023 following the phasing out of the no-fault eviction ban.

Ireland • 02 Nov 23

The purpose of the RTB's Rent Index is to measure rental price developments faced by those taking up new tenancies in the private rental sector

9% hike in average monthly rent in year to March - RTB

Average rents in newly registered tenancies continued to rise in the first three months of the year, the latest figures from the Residential Tenancies Board suggest.

Business • 31 Aug 23

The standardised average rent in new tenancies for houses stood at €1,468 a month in the third quarter of 2022, an annual increase of 6.8%

Rents for new tenancies up by 6.7% in Q3 - RTB

The Residential Tenancies Board Rent Index for the third quarter of 2022 shows the standardised average rent in newly registered tenancies rose by €22 to €1,482 a month compared to the second quarter of the year.

Business • 16 Mar 23

4,741 notices of termination were issued to tenants in the third quarter of 2022, up from 1,666 in the second

Over 4,700 termination notices in Q3 last year - RTB

Figures released by the Residential Tenancies Board show a significant increase in the number of landlords issuing notices to quit to their tenants last year.

Business • 10 Mar 23

43,000 homes have left the rental market in Ireland over the past five years

Explainer: Why are private landlords selling up?

A growing number of private landlords are deciding to sell up, despite record high rents. Gill Stedman finds out why, and what impact this will have on the housing market.

Business • 05 Mar 23

A new tenancy management system took effect on April 4, 2022

RTB pausing and refunding late fees to landlords

The Residential Tenancies Board is applying a temporary pause on the charging of late fees in recognition of "the genuine difficulties" experienced by landlords who have been trying to register tenancies.

Business • 31 Jan 23

The standardised average rent in newly registered tenancies stood at €1,464 a month in the second quarter of 2022, new figures show today

8.2% annual increase in rents for new tenancies - RTB

The latest figures from the Residential Tenancies Board show the standardised average rent in newly registered tenancies stood at €1,464 a month in the second quarter of 2022.

Business • 24 Nov 22

RTB chair said lack of supply is driving up prices

RTB chief says lack of supply driving up rental prices

A lack of supply which is forcing people seeking to rent accommodation to bid against each is driving up prices, and not landlords, the chair of the Residential Tenancies Board has said.

Ireland • 14 Oct 22

Landlords and letting agents have faced ongoing challenges trying to interact with a new software system for registering tenancies

RTB apologises for delays in responding to landlords

The Residential Tenancies Board has apologised for delays in responding to landlords and letting agents who have been trying to register tenancies with the agency.

Business • 25 Aug 22

Rents for new tenancies in Dublin were €2,015 per month and outside Dublin were €1,127 per month.

Rents rise 9% for new tenancies in first quarter

Rents for new tenancies were up over 9% in the first quarter of this year compared to the same time last year, according to new figures from the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) and the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI).

Business • 26 Jul 22

Landlords and agents say they have had problems registering themselves on the new RTB site

RTB says new software system fit for purpose

The Residential Tenancies Board has apologised to landlords and letting agents for any inconvenience caused during the introduction of a new software system for registering tenancies over recent months.

Business • 02 Jun 22

On average rents for new tenancies for apartments were €1,459 per month, up 9.3% when compared to the same period in 2020

Rents rise 9% for new tenancies in last quarter of 2021

Rents for new tenancies nationally rose by 9% in the last three months of last year when compared to the same period a year earlier, new data from the Residential Tenancies Board and the ESRI shows.

Ireland • 27 Apr 22

Back in 2019, the RTB was granted regulatory powers to investigate and sanction landlords who have breached certain aspects of rental legislation

RTB: €300,000 in overcharged rent returned to tenants

The Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) has said €300,000 in overcharged rent has been returned to tenants by landlords as a result of its investigations carried out since 2019.

Business • 13 Apr 22

The cost to register tenancies will be €40 per year for private rentals, cost rentals and Student Specific Accommodation (SSA) rentals

Landlords must register tenancies with RTB every year

From today, all landlords must register each tenancy with the Residential Tenancies Board every year.

Business • 04 Apr 22

Mr Byrne spent the last five years as Registrar and Chief Officer of the PSI

Niall Byrne new director of Residential Tenancies Board

The Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) has appointed Niall Byrne as the new director of the organisation.

Business • 25 Jan 22

Rents nationwide rose by 8.3% in the third quarter of 2021 - the highest level of growth since the rate of 8.4% reported at the end of 2017

Rents nationwide see highest growth rate since 2017

Rents in the third quarter of this year saw the highest national growth rate since the fourth quarter of 2017, new figures from the Residential Tenancies Board show.

Business • 17 Dec 21

The second quarter of 2021 saw the highest national growth rate for rents since the first quarter of 2019, the latest RTB index shows

Rents nationally rise by 7% in second quarter - RTB

Rents nationwide grew by 7% on an annual basis in the second quarter of 2021, the latest rent index from the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) shows today.

Business • 30 Sep 21

Eight counties had average rents above €1,000 per month.

Rents nationally rose 4.5% in the first quarter - RTB

Rents nationally rose by 4.5% in the first three months of the year compared to the same period last year, according to new data from the Residential Tenancies Board and the Economic and Social Research Institute.

Business • 14 Jul 21

26% of small landlords plan to leave rental market

Half of tenants surveyed by the Residential Tenancies Board say they are spending more than 30% of their net income on rent, with about 20% of tenants in Dublin spending more than 50% of their total income.

Business • 14 Jul 21