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Get The Most From Your Rental / Investment Property Insurance Policy – 10 Tips!

  If your entire property is / has been unoccupied for whatever reason for over 30 days make sure you notify your insurer / broker now. If your property is undergoing renovation / structural alteration other than routine casual maintenance & repairs, notify your insurer/ broker now with details. If the tenancy of your property has changed from that which is noted on your policy document / renewal notice, make changes to your policy now! It is your duty to notify them! If you have not notified your insurer of any non-standard flat roof section to your property, do so
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Recently Bought An Investment Property – First Time Landlord – Can I look For Market Rent?

Question: I have recently purchased an investment property in South County Dublin, I am a first time Landlord, never having let a property. When negotiating the rent for my new property with prospective tenants, I was asked what the previous rent was on the property? I was also told that I am restricted to rent controls as this property was let by the previous owner. This is surely not the case as I have not rented out a property before and the prospective tenants are new to this address? Response:  If your property is in a Rent Pressure Zone (RPZ)
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What Are The Notice Periods For Ending A Tenancy?

Landlords be aware that there are  minimum notice periods set out in the Residential Tenancies Act.  This means that as a Landlord you are required to give a minimum amount of days notice when terminating a tenancy, the notice period is linked to how long the tenants have been in the property. A tenant can vacate the property on or before the termination date. Familiarise yourself with the notice periods (set out below). Failing to issue a notice of termination with the correct number of days may invalidate the notice in full. In 2018, 22% of disputes with the Residential
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Pinergy – Savings For Landlords & Students

Why is Pinery Good For Landlords With Students?  When it comes to energy for student accommodation, Pinergy has benefits for Landlords. Pinergy is an option for: Landlords who’s tenants look after energy use themselves. Landlords no longer have to deal with paying the electricity bills left behind by tenants Landlords can reduce time, effort and energy in bill administration Pinergy provide 100% of its electricity from renewable energy sources including wind, solar and hydro power Landlords who include the electricity in the billing price. Landlords benefit from the transparent information, especially if they charge tenants a set utility bill. Landlords
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Save Money & Power With Pinergy

Every little saving counts towards balancing a budget. Pinergy Smart Energy billing is one way to save both money and power! Pinergy Smart Energy billing does not change the power supply to your property but rather gives you complete control of how you use your supply of power. Because you only pay for what you use you can access the latest smart meter technology you get real-time updates on your usage. By using Pinergy’s smart meter technology you can change your usage habits to reduce your energy consumption, lower your carbon footprint and ultimately make some savings on your utility bills.
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Is There A Probationary Period For a Further Tenancy (Further Part 4/6) ?

September 2019 Question: I have tenants in my rental property since September 2015, they have just acquired  further Tenancy rights (further part 4/6).  Due to foreseen circumstances I need to terminate the Tenancy, my own home is in need of construction works. Can I terminate in the first 6 months of a further part 4/6 Tenancy? Does a 6 month probation apply in this case and can I terminate in 28 days?  Response:  There is no probationary period for a further part 4/6 Tenancy. If you require to terminate the Tenancy, you can only do so in accordance with one
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Need A Plumber In Dublin

A&A Plumbing – Dublin Plumber Fully insured & RGII Registered.  A&A Plumbing provide domestic clients all over Dublin with the very finest residential plumbing services. With over three decades of professional plumbing experience we have amassed near unparalleled level of plumbing experience, which allows us to quickly implement and repair plumbing faults in a domestic property. Pumps, Taps, Toilets, Saniflows Radiators, Showers, Leaks, Airlocks, Boilers, Immersions, Oil Boilers, Drips, Noisy Pipes, Ballcocks, attic tanks, overflows, blockages, to full heating system upgrades. Give Colm or Tammy a call on 0879887786 or visit  www.plumberdublintoday.ie
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