September 2023   A number of new Rent Pressure Zones have been designated on the 31st August 2023. These are the Local Electoral Area of Ennis, and the Local Authority Administrative Areas of:           Kilkenny County Council; Limerick City and County Council; and, Waterford City and County Council.   Rent Review in these areas are now restricted and must comply with Rent Pressure Zone regulations. Please find link to the RTB Q1 Rent Index Report published recently.   IF YOU HAVE ANY QUERIES PLEASE CONTACT IPOA – SUPPORTING LANDLORDS FOR OVER 30 YEARS 01-8276000 / info@ipoa.ie   * Take note
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August 2023   As the commencement of the 2023/2024 academic year draws near, thousands of students are eagerly anticipating offers from third-level educational institutions across the state. This annual milestone invariably brings with it a hurried search for suitable accommodation.   Regrettably, with many property owners choosing to sell-up and leave the rental market due to unfavourable conditions, the supply of available rentals to meet the burgeoning student demand will be an even larger issue this year. Such a scenario has, unfortunately, opened the student rental market to unscrupulous actors who seek to defraud students and their families of deposits.  In light of these challenges, the Irish Property Owners Association (IPOA) is
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July 2023 The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (DHLGH) have commissioned a comprehensive review of the private rental sector. The review will report on how our housing system could provide an efficient, affordable, safe and secure framework for both landlords and tenants.  The review has commenced and Members can make submissions directly to the Department of Housing, link below. IPOA will be making a submission and would welcome your feedback on the questions below.  Feel free to give us any ideas you may have on any or all of the questions.  Your views are important and we would
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30th May 2023 The Government’s failure to recognise the pivotal role of property owners in housing provision shows that Ireland is out of step with its EU counterparts  IPOA has released the findings of its latest comparative analysis, which examines support mechanisms in place for landlords across EU Member States. The research demonstrates that, in cases where Member States have assisted the sector via targeted taxation relief and financial subsidies, sufficient level of affordable housing stock has been maintained. In turn, this has unlocked further investment in the market, improving the quality of residential properties available, and facilitating new forms
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The Energy Performance Building Directive EPBD 2023 was voted on and agreed in March in Europe.  It will be transcribed into Irish Law. It requires that existing residential buildings will need to reach Building Energy Rating: – BER E by 2030 BER D by 2033 Protected properties are currently not included. 55% of Irish rental stock is D or lower see report  INTRODUCING MINIMUM ENERGY EFFICIENCY PERFORMANCE STANDARDS IN THE RENTAL SECTOR. Obviously, the tenant gains greatly from lower energy bills and the Landlord only gains when the Landlord sells. IPOA will outline Member’s issues and requirements for the process
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April 2023 Accounts/Membership Administrator – Maternity Cover An opportunity has arisen in IPOA for an Accounts & Membership Administrator to cover Maternity Leave. You will form part of a small team and will be working within a varied role. Day to day duties will include the following: Customer Service Dealing with telephone enquiries into the office efficiently and effectively Dealing with email enquiries and drop in queries from members. Data Management Set up new Members/Suppliers/Advertisers on the system. Issue welcome packs Manage the Associations memberships database to ensure all information is up to date and accurate. Accounts Ensure all memberships
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