IPOA Chair Mary Conway appeared on Newstalk to discuss the ERSI proposals, their implications for the Irish rental market, and their context in the broader European market. Click here to

IPOA committee member Maurice Deverell on Drivetime with Sarah McInerney, outlining the flaws and limitations of the Rent Pressure Zone rules and presenting the landlord’s case for a fairer system.

The Irish Property Owners Association (IPOA) are pleased to announce the launch of our new website! To log into your account on the new system, you will need a new

February 2023 A number of members have recently asked why PPS Numbers and Date of Birth Required for RTB Registration? IPOA previously asked the RTB for clarification as to why

IPOA Chairperson Mary Conway speaks to Drivetime IPOA Call For New Tax Rate   Listen Back – Click HERE

  Storm damage is unexpected and in Ireland it is something that is frequently experienced and when the weather takes a turn for the worst, storms can cause havoc. If

  Build to Rent (BTR) Schemes have become an emerging sector in the Irish residential property market. Essentially they are purpose-built residential apartment block developments with associated amenities, examples of

  In association with SA Faughnan (Brokers) Ltd. and their continuing advice and tips for IPOA members on Property Insurance related topics.     The following article has been provided

A \’Tip For The Day\’  If a cistern or water tank makes noise filling up, especially during the night, what can you do? Buy a large sponge like the type

Annual Registration is expected to commence in the first quarter of 2020.  The cost will be €40 per annum.  The late payment fee structure is similar in nature to the

RTE’s Primetime produced a programme around the Housing Assistant Payment.  IPOA were featured on the programme.  It was an excellent programme and worth a watch if you missed it on

As confirmed by Minister English at our recent meeting  – Rent Pressure Zones have been extended until 2021 – full details have not been given. Also reported in the Irish

The Rent Index issued by the RTB, featuring actual rents has clearly pointed to the Two Tier System that is now in place in Ireland.  Existing renters benefit from much

Margaret McCormick speaks on Lunchtime Live (Newstalk) Click HERE to hear IPOA fight back on proposed changes to Tenancy & Eviction Legislation  

IPOA information Officer Margaret McCormick and Committee Member Tom O’Brien, attended the Joint Committee on Housing Planning and Local Government to address the Anti Evictions Bill [PMB] 2018 and the

The IPOA are pleased to advise that a soft copy of our updated Lease Agreement will soon be available to members. The Lease will be downloadable and editable through the

Over 200 Members of the Irish Property Owners’ Association (IPOA) were delighted to celebrate the successful completion of the IPOA Residential Landlord’s Course graduates at an event in the Gresham

January 2019 The Residential Tenancies Bill has been published.  This is not law yet.  Changes will be made as the Bill goes though the legislative process.  Our Legal Counsel is

December 2018 1778 landlords gone from sector 8829  homes no longer available to tenants Existing tenancies pay 21% less than new tenancies  Continual interference in the private rental sector has

December 2018 The Government gave its approval to publish the Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Bill, which includes: Providing powers to the RTB to investigate and sanction landlords who engage in improper conduct including

November 2018 Stephen Faughnan, Chairman, of the Irish Property Owners Association comments on the issue recently raised of placement fees being paid by the Dublin Region Homeless Executive The move

  October 2018 In order to ensure that entire dwellings that could be used for long-term rental accommodation are not lost to the rental market in favour of short-term letting,

Accounts & Membership Administrator required to join the IPOA Team. Duties: Customer Service Data Management Accounts Events Support Office Administration Skills & Qualities: Strong customer service skills Highly proactive with

“In the rental sector, Mr Donohoe is bringing forward the full removal of the restriction on the amount of interest that may be deducted by landlords in respect of loans

IPOA submitted its Pre-Budget submission on 22nd of August 2018. Our Key message being Housing is a National Emergency, getting the sector working should be the main focus of the

The private rented sector is such an important part of our housing market, providing a solution to the ever-growing housing crisis. As landlords we need to protect ourselves and know the

RTB Annual Report can be accessed by clicking here and the Strategic Plan here.

Margaret McCormick (IPOA) talks about how much is actually received by the Landlord in rent arrears, the difficulties around proof of damage and deposits and rent control – it\’s negative

July 2018 Listen here (directly after the news) as Margaret McCormick speaks out for the the Landlord on Lunchtime Live. Where is the protection for the Landlord? Where is the balance

July 2018 IPOA held a Seminar recently in the Ashling Hotel on Vetting and Selecting Tenants Equally and Fairly.   A question was raised and clarification was sought in respect of

Thursday 14th June 2018 Margaret McCormick and Tom O’Brien made a solid representation on behalf of all IPOA Members and Irish Property Owners at the recent meeting of the Joint