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Last month
September 2023
Scammers targeting renters in arrears 'preying on the most vulnerable'
Fraudsters are masquerading as Dublin City Council, attempting to con those in financial difficulty.
Housing Minister says change in how landlords are taxed is 'urgent' and 'crucial'
O’Brien has also restated his desire to expand the renters tax credit in the Budget.
This year
2023
Tax breaks for landlords to be examined in Budget alongside renters’ tax credit, says minister
Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien said recently that he is pushing for tax breaks for small landlords in October’s Budget.
Housing Minister says he wants to see renters' tax credit increased in Budget
The tax credit was introduced in last year’s Budget and is set to remain in place until 2025.
Dublin families face homelessness after no-fault eviction notices from €6bn real estate group
After ten years living in the same apartment, Jekaterina now has nowhere to go after getting an eviction notice.
Number of pensioners renting from private landlords has doubled since 2011
The figures were published by the Central Statistics Office this morning and provide an insight into the housing situation across the country.
Cabinet signs off on cost-rental income ceiling increase for renters
An incorporeal Cabinet meeting was held this afternoon.
Is there a market for apartments for sale or rent with no kitchen or wardrobes? Govt told to find out
Government told to undertake market research on whether renters or buyers would be open to properties with pared back finishes.
Opposition TDs believe 'increasing' number of tenants will resist eviction over coming weeks
They believe the practice is acceptable where tenants “have nowhere to go” and face being out on the streets otherwise.
Government still deciding on extending eviction ban for fear of 'making matters worse'
Jack Chambers said that extending the ban could lead to a surge in landlords leaving the market and evicting tenants when the ban eventually ends.
'Demonised' landlords should get tax breaks if linked to better renters' rights, says Varadkar
A number of bodys have recommended changes to the tax treatment of landlords.
'Exceptionally high volume' of calls to RTB leading to backlog on queries about renters' credit
Green Party TD Patrick Costello said that the RTB are overburdened and don’t have the resources they currently need.
Last year
2022
Threshold answered a call every 20 minutes from private renters facing eviction so far this year
An eviction ban is currently in place until 1 April 2023.
Eviction ban legislation passed by Dáil and Seanad
Under the bill, all notices to quit that are issued over the period of the emergency ban will be deferred until at least the end of March 2023.
Mortgage change rules to 'boost purchasing power' of renters
The share of renters that can purchase a three-bed semi-detached home in Dublin has fallen since 2015, says the Central Bank.
Housing minister welcomes mortgage rule change but concerns raised about house price increases
Concerns have been raised about increasing borrowing limits when supply remains low.
Explainer: There's a new rent tax credit, how can I avail of it and when will it be paid?
Does my landlord need to be registered? What if I’m on HAP?
Landlord group 'shocked' at lack of supports as Donohoe says rent freeze won't work
The amount of pre-letting expenses landlords can claim has doubled.
Robert Troy asked housing minister to support landlords seeking to evict tenants during pandemic
Troy questioned the minister about landlords in the process of securing evictions notices against “non-conforming tenants”.
Double child benefit payment, welfare hikes and tax changes - here's what to expect in the Budget
Budget Day is just over six weeks away, but with inflation rising, it can’t come quick enough for many.
Tax breaks for landlords a 'good idea', but renters should get concessions too, says Varadkar
The Tánaiste says it wouldn’t be fair to give a tax break to landlords if renters didn’t get something in the budget.
Eviction notice periods to significantly rise for tenancies under three years
For tenancies less than six months, the notice landlords must give to tenants is set to triple.
Average cost of rent across the country up by over 11% on early 2021
There were just 851 properties listed nationwide on Daft.ie on 1 May.
There were only 851 properties available to rent nationwide on 1 May.
The average rent is now €1,567 a month, rising by 11.7% compared to the same period last year.
The cheapest rents are in Donegal, while the most expensive rents are in South County Dublin.
Tax measures may need review to keep landlords from exiting the rental market, says minister
More regulation of short-term lets on the way as charity says renters left with 'no options'
The Housing Minister at the weekend said the government is planning to take action in the coming weeks.
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Poll: What's the largest deposit you've been asked to pay while renting?
Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien is bringing a memo to Cabinet today to restrict upfront payment demands made by landlords.
'I feel constant shame at our situation': Your stories of Ireland's housing crisis
We asked you to share your stories – here’s what you told us.
Readers share their stories of renting and buying, as reported by Aoife Barry
Stories include rising rents, out-of-reach house prices and difficulties securing HAP accommodation
Calls for government to do more to help people own their own homes
Options to deal with cuckoo funds won't be ready for Cabinet tomorrow, but 'suite of measures' ready this week
Larry Donnelly: The message to Irish politicians this week was 'It's housing, stupid'
Eoin Ó Broin: The Government has shut down debate on the Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill
The Sinn Féin TD says Government is rushing the Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill through this week without due process, letting renters down again.
Poll: Should renters be allowed to own pets?
Labour says a blanket ban on pet ownership for renters is unfair.
Bill extending security for hard-hit renters due to Covid pandemic signed into law by President Higgins
Green Party TD resigned as party whip and voted against the bill this week over concerns it did not go far enough to protect renters.
ESRI says affordability pressures for renters 'likely to worsen'
Renters are more likely to work in the sectors worst hit by the pandemic.
Rent freeze and eviction ban extended to 1 August
The emergency measure mean tenants cannot be forced to leave a property, and rent increases are prohibited.
Housing minister says he wants to extend rent freeze and ban on evictions - but not indefinitely
The final decision will be made by Cabinet in the coming days.
Rent Supplement payments rise by 33% since beginning of Covid-19 pandemic
The number of households on the payment has risen by 5,136 since mid-March.
'They are not living extravagant lives': 1 in 3 renters in debt struggling to meet repayments, think-tank says
Tasc has said its report challenged the idea that people get into debt because of a “personal failing”.
'Rent controls are working': Housing minister believes rate of rising rents will moderate
The minister said RPZ rules will never bring 4% rate rise across the board.
Sinn Féin wants to give a tax break to all renters at a cost of €279 million
Giving tax relief to renters would cost €279 million.
Sex for rent: Coppinger tells Dáil of Rathmines landlord who propositioned tenant
Minister for Housing Eoghan Murphy said that the situation outlined by Coppinger “sounds disgusting”.
Rent register might show average rent paid on each street rather than individual properties
Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy hopes to introduce the reform later this year.
Worse off than their parents? The growing generation of private renters
The boom in renting and the decline in home ownership are remarkable developments in Ireland, writes Professor Tony Fahey.
Opinion: Twelve simple steps to tackle our housing crisis
Although there is no silver bullet, and the problem has become so acute that it probably needs the kitchen sink thrown at it, writes Victor Duggan.