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Council flat purchase scheme to be implemented shortly

A long-awaited scheme to allow tenants of local authorities to buy their council flats is expected to be put in place within weeks, according to The Irish Times. Dublin City Council, the largest housing authority in the State, said it expects the Minister for the…

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Dublin 2 and 4 the most popular office locations

Property News

Dublin 2 and 4 remain the most popular location for office businesses with almost half of this year’s tenants preferring the two southside locations as a site for their business. In a survey of 250 office occupiers who signed leases in the last 12 months,…

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Problems caused by cold weather can be prevented

Landlords, Rentals

As councils around the country prepare for another possible cold snap this winter, it’s also important for tenants and landlords to prepare themselves for any cold weather or heavy snow as well. Dublin City Council met on Wednesday to roll out its severe weather plan…

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Commercial tenants receiving rent reductions of up to 29%

Commercial Advice, Market News

A NEW survey by the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland has found that the most common outcome of rent renegotiations between landlords and tenants was a rent reduction of between 20% and 29% in 2011. The SCSI said the survey of its members showed that…

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My tenants asked me if they can get a dog?

Landlords, Rentals, Renters, Students

This is an individual landlord decision, however, in general it is not recommended to allow pets into rental properties. It generally results in greater damage and wear and tear. A good lease agreement should include a clause that prohibits animals in the property -…

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Should I give my tenants a TV?

Landlords, Rentals, Renters, Students

Generally landlords do not provide televisions to tenants (except at the top end of the market or for corporate lets). Providing a television brings the associated problems of breakdowns and repairs. There is also the requirement for a TV licence to be considered. In…

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My tenants are looking for me to supply bed linen, do I have to?

Landlords, Rentals, Renters, Students

There is no obligation to include bed linen. What is included with the property is a decision for individual landlords. With the exception of corporate or short term letting it is unusual for bed linen to be provided.

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