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One in five people spending close to half of their monthly income on rent

One in five people are spending more than 40% of their net income on rent. A survey by NABCO - Ireland's co-operative housing provider - shows 23% of all tenants are afraid of losing their accommodation, but this climbs to 38% in Dublin. The figures…

Calls for rent controls at Housing Bill debate

General, Home, Mortgages & Money, Property News, The Renter

The Dáil debate on the Housing Bill was adjourned yesterday evening Among the provisions under consideration is the replacement of rent supplement with a new Housing Assistance Payment. While rent supplement is paid to the tenant, the new HAP will be paid directly to the…

O'Sullivan planning tenant deposit protection scheme for next year

General, Home, Mortgages & Money, Property News, The Investor, The Overseas Investor, The Renter

Minister for Housing and Planning, Jan O'Sullivan, yesterday stated that bringing forward a tenant deposit protection scheme would be a priority for 2014. Speaking at the launch of Threshold's annual report the Minister said, "I am currently bringing residential tenancies legislation through the Oireachtas and…

Ailesbury Road home on market for €3.25m

Home, Mortgages & Money, Property News, Property Picks, The Seller

Number 47 Ailesbury Road in Ballsbridge has been placed on the market for €3.25 million. Estate agents Sherry FitzGerald are selling the home on one of Ireland’s most exclusive roads in the heart of Dublin 4. The house is currently rented by the Lithuanian Embassy.…

PRTB urges students to choose accommodation carefully

General, Property News, The Renter

The Private Residential Tenancies Board (PRTB) has reminded students, particularly those who will be renting for first time, that they should choose their landlord and potential flatmates carefully. First time renters can sometimes get caught up in the excitement of living away from home for…

New research finds renters will spend far more than mortgage holders over their lifetime

Property News, The First Time Buyer, The Renter

New research in the UK has found that people locked out of home ownership will spend nearly £200,000 (€248,000) extra over a lifetime of renting rather than buying a house. Barclays' calculations show that the costs of buying, paying the mortgage on and maintaining an…

Extensions & Renovations

Renovate your home to increase its value

Build & Renovate, Design & Decorate, Extensions & Renovations

One of the most popular types of home improvements is creating a loft space in your attic. A loft adds to the value of your home by installing another room to your home, which could be let to provide extra income. When you decide…

What are tenants obligations?

Landlords, Rentals, Renters, Students

Certain minimum obligations are laid out in the Residential Tenancies Act 2004. Failure to comply with any of these obligations could result in the termination of the tenancy subject to the landlord's compliance with the act. Under the Residential Tenancies Act 2004 tenants must:…

What rights do tenants have?

Landlords, Rentals, Renters, Students

Tenants have certain rights in relation to their tenancy. These include the right to: Quiet and peaceful occupation of the dwelling Obtain contact with the landlord or agent at all reasonable times Reimbursement for reasonable expenditure on any repairs carried out by them for…

My tenant wants to paint a room – should I let him?

Landlords, Rentals, Renters, Students

The first thing to do is to clarify that your tenants do not expect payment or a reduction of rent in return for painting a room. Secondly does the room need painting? If so, are you confident the tenants can do a neat and…