Margaret McCormick, IPOA Information Officer speaks to Sean O’Rourke on the increase of Rent Pressure Zones nationwide. Listen back HERE Contact the IPOA if you are unsure if your property is in a Rent Pressure Zone – 01-8276000
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Going back as far as the 1960’s and beyond, large residential properties had been converted by investors or traditional Landlords into ‘flats’ or ‘bedsits’ across Ireland’s cities and towns. Many of these properties which had already been in multiple residential units (tenement or other) prior to the passing of the Local Government (Planning and Development) Act 1963, were exempted from having to comply with these new planning regulations, hence the term now used, ‘pre-63’ buildings. Successive ‘Housing Standards’ regulations have been passed and subsequently implemented in the main across the country, thereafter being policed by local authorities and city councils
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July 2019 The following list of 19 Local Electoral Areas have been designated Rent Pressure Zones: – The full list of the 19 new LEAs across 11 counties are; Meath: Kells, Trim Louth: Ardee, Dundalk South, Dundalk – Carlingford Wicklow: Arklow Galway: Athenry/Ornamore, Gort/Kinvara Wexford: Gorey Cork; Midleton, Fermoy Laois: Portlaoise, Graiguecullen/Portarlington Waterford: Waterford City East, Waterford City South Westmeath: Athlone Limerick: Limerick City West, Limerick City North Kilkenny: Kilkenny Properties that have not had a tenancy for a period of two years prior to the immediate tenancy date are exempt from the RPZ Rules. Investigations and Sanction Powers
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IPOA were pleased to welcome Dublin City Council to present further information on this Tax Incentive to our Members on the 16th May 2019. The Living City Initiative (LCI) is a tax incentive scheme that allows owners and investors (Landlords) to claim tax relief for money spent on refurbishment and/ or conversion of residential property either as income tax relief (for owner occupied residential) or capital allowance (for rented residential). Its aim is to encourage people to live in the historic inner-city areas of Dublin City, it also focuses on the regeneration of retail and commercial districts by allowing owners
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Are you a Landlord of a Commercially Let property? Commercial property insurance helps businesses pay for repair or replace property that was damaged by a fire, storm, or other event covered by the policy. It also pays to replace stolen or lost property. You can buy a single policy to cover a business with more than one location, unless the locations have different functions and risk profiles. For instance, you might have an administrative office at one location and a factory at another. If your business has operations at multiple locations, you may need separate policies. If you rent or
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June 2019 Leaving a property vacant over the winter period can often cause stress or anxiety. We can help by sharing these five essential steps for safeguarding your property: Gully’s & Gutters – Check them for damage, leaks, fallen leaves and that they are clear of all blockages and/or vegetation that could affect its strength. Clean the gutters and check these are directed away from the house to ensure rain and snow can drain away freely. If there are any gutters currently hanging or dislodged, get them re-attached asap. Pipes – Ensure all mains services are disconnected and all
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Updated January 2023 When Can You End A Tenancy? In the first 6 months If a tenancy has lasted less than 6 months, the landlord can end the tenancy and does not have to give a ground as to why the tenancy is ending. End of a Part 4 If the tenancy was created before 10 June 2022, at the end of these 6 years, a landlord can end the tenancy without giving a reason, as allowed under the old rules. If the landlord does not end the tenancy at this stage, it automatically becomes a tenancy of unlimited duration
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