Landlords would be forced to invest in bringing rental properties up to a certain energy-efficiency standard or face having to cut rents on properties that are more expensive to heat under proposals being considered by the Government. The options are contained in a consultation paper on improving warmth and energy efficiency in Ireland’s growing rental

Keith Lowe, DNG: ‘Government policy should be more in favour of home ownership.’ Keith Lowe, DNG 2019 has been a year of continued recovery albeit at a slower rate than 2018 with house prices holding steady for the year. Entry-level priced new and second-hand property has performed best with demand exceeding supply in all areas

Rental growth has slowed, but rents are still rising and – averaging just over €1,400 per month – remain among the highest in Europe. And not only is the average level of rents high, but research confirms what anyone looking for an apartment knows – there are few cheaper properties available. There are signs of

Parents are buying properties for their college-going children as it is cheaper and easier than trying to find somewhere for them to rent. Estate agents in Cork, Dublin, and Limerick have reported an increase in inquiries in the last 12 months, with many parents having no option but to buy. Rents across the country have

What is the best way to tailor a relocation benefits for international assignments to China, Singapore, Hong Kong and Malaysia? Asia is a diverse place with multiple countries, languages and cultures. Relo Network Asia, formerly Orientations, serves 17 countries in the region and no one knows better that each one requires a different approach.To share

Fairness is in short supply when it comes to putting a roof over your head in 21st century Ireland. And what better illustrates the almost incomprehensibly bonkers and inequitable nature of the Irish home market better than the cost of buying versus the cost of renting. A home owner rather than renter is clearly in

Average monthly rents across the country rose to a new record level during the second quarter of the year. According to the latest quarterly Rental Report by Daft.ie, on average the cost of renting is now €1,391 per month. The increase marks the 13th consecutive quarter of record rents. However, the 6.7% rise over the

More than a decade on from the financial crash, its deep-lying effects are still evident across many facets of Irish society. Many of the lingering remnants of the recession are intangible and hidden, but others are evident in the most tangible form of all: bricks and mortar. According to the most recently available figures from

Dublin landlords who run Airbnb rentals say they are considering selling their properties because of onerous new short-term letting regulations. he regulations, which came into force yesterday, could result in those who flout the rules being fined €5,000 or jailed for six months. It has been claimed that the new legislation will see landlords take