July 2022 Amendments have been introduced from  6th July 2022 to the Residential Tenancies Act which change procedures and some timelines. Key changes include: Notice periods landlords are required to provide tenants when ending a tenancy have increased in some cases. Less than 6 months – 90 days Not less than 6 months but less than one year- 152 days Not less than 1 year but less than 7 years – 180 days Not less than 7 years but less than 8 years – 196 days Not less than 8 years – 224 days   Landlords are now required to
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IPOA are pleased to confirm dates for our next online course. We believe that if you are letting a residential property, it is vital you understand the main issues involved. There are many legal obligations required of landlords, failure to meet these may lead to significant fines and possible criminal charges. Our upcoming course is offered online over 8 weeks. Each session is 2 hours in duration and will be delivered on Wednesdays between 12 – 2pm. The course will commence on the 7th of September 2022 – contact info@ipoa.ie for full schedule. The programme takes you through the lettings
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What Might Be Done To Encourage Landlords To Stay In The Rental Market? Thank You Brendan Allen CTA, FCCA, FCPA For Your Input In This Irish Times Piece. https://www.irishtimes.com/your-money/2022/06/21/tax-incentives-for-landlords-how-very-1990s/   IPOA SUPPORTING LANDLORDS FOR 29 YEARS CONTACT US ON 01-8276000
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A new study by economist Jim Power and commissioned jointly by the Irish Property Owners’ Association and the Institute of Professional Auctioneers & Valuers has concluded the rental market is in a state of crisis exacerbated with the exit of non-institutional landlords in significant numbers, reducing supply and putting upward pressure on rents. The study finds, amongst other issues, that: The constantly changing and very challenging regulatory and taxation environment that treats private landlords very differently from institutional landlords, is largely responsible for private non-institutional landlords leaving the market RPZs (Rent Pressure Zones) are creating a 2-tier rental market and
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