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Mid-tenancy/Periodic Inspections

Mid-tenancy/Periodic Inspections

January 2024 Inspections It can be easy to underestimate the importance of doing regular inspections on your rental property.  As a landlord it is extremely important that you include these into your regular management. You need to monitor the condition of your property and make sure that there are no issues – do not leave your property unchecked. If you’re a new landlord, you might ask why landlords do periodic inspections at all? The reason is simple – it is to ensure your property investment is being properly maintained. You have an obligation to ensure that the property continues to
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Categories: First Time Landlord and Property Management.
How To Conduct A Rent Review In a Rent Pressure Zone?

How To Conduct A Rent Review In a Rent Pressure Zone?

February 2022 How To Conduct A Rent Review In a Rent Pressure Zone? In this article we deal with conducting a rent review in a RPZ.  Many changes have occurred to the process since the introduction of Rent Pressure Zones in 2016. What should be a simple task can sometimes be confusing given the number of recent changes imposed.  We would like to remind you of the steps involved – for your rent review to be valid it is important that you are aware of the process. On 11th December 2021, the rules were amended around setting the rent for a
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Categories: First Time Landlord and Property Management.
‘Green is Growing – Private Rented Sector’

‘Green is Growing – Private Rented Sector’

July 2021 Today, we can control almost all aspects of our lives on a smartphone. We have home temperature apps, heart rate monitors and video-enhanced doorbells. However, one aspect of life that is stuck in the past is the way home energy is provided and monitored, argues green energy supplier Pinergy’s Director Peter Bastable. “People have been conditioned to receive a bill, but bills are the technology of the past,” he said. “It’s about engagement, up-to-the-minute data that gives people the insights they need to create a sustainable energy future. Our app is a fitness tracker for your home’s use of
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Categories: Energy and First Time Landlord.
Don’t Forget The Basics – The Importance Of Vetting Tenants

Don’t Forget The Basics – The Importance Of Vetting Tenants

Covid-19 has brought about many changes to the Private Rented Sector and the pandemic is currently very much to the forefront of our minds and businesses. Not withstanding all that is going on we want to remind you not to forget the basics. Now more than ever given the extra protections in place for tenants, it is extremely important that you do your due diligence and adequately vet prior to selecting your tenants. Vetting tenants is one the most important part of managing your rental. Having a good tenant is worth its weight in gold, so do not rush this
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Categories: First Time Landlord and Property Management.
Need To Clear Out A Property In A Hurry?  Don’t Waste Time Clearing It Yourself!

Need To Clear Out A Property In A Hurry?  Don’t Waste Time Clearing It Yourself!

Partner with Kollect’s experienced junk removal crew who’ve been clearing out properties for years  The job will be finished QUICKER, and the results will be BETTER. Plus, you’ll know your rubbish is disposed of responsibly. It doesn’t matter if there’s only an old couch to get rid of or a whole apartment floor of junk, you can depend on Kollect. Why Kollect? ✅#1 rated waste company in Ireland ✅Fully licensed and insured ✅Same-day and off-hours service available ✅Nationwide coverage ✅Commercial discount rates & flexible payment options ✅Centralised billing with business account invoicing ✅Single point of contact with an Account Manager
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Categories: First Time Landlord and Uncategorized.
Speaking Out For Our Landlords

Speaking Out For Our Landlords

Margaret McCormick – IPOA Information Officer, puts forward our views – speaking out for IPOA Landlords. IPOA are against the extension of the rent freeze and moratorium on evictions, we are against the introduction of new legislation to extend this further. Listen Back To Some Recent Coverage  Drivetime (start listen 6minutes 50 seconds)  Newstalk Breakfast   Landlords Are Stronger Together – Join Our Association  IPOA Supporting Landlords For Over 27 Years  
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Categories: First Time Landlord, Landlord Legislation, and News.
Rent Book Regulations – Reminder

Rent Book Regulations – Reminder

A rent book is a document that records details about a tenancy and notes all rent payments that are made. As a Landlord, you are obliged to provide your tenant(s) with a ‘rent book’ at the commencement of a tenancy or another equivalent document serving the same purpose providing it contains all the necessary details. You should record all rent payments in the rent book. If your tenant makes payments in person, you should sign the book or give a signed receipt with details of the payment. If your tenant pays in another way, such as by post or through
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Categories: First Time Landlord, Landlord Legislation, Property Management, and Uncategorized.