7 h. ago Political nerves jangle over rent reforms: ‘We’re out defending something without any real evidence it’s going to make a difference’

Some in the Coalition parties fear the costs could outweigh the gains regarding changes to rent pressure zones regime while others point to the longer-term electoral picture

Politics

47 h. ago Protections for tenants who live outside current Rent Pressure Zones (RPZs) to be brought forward next week

Government rejects Sinn Féin accusation it is ‘scrambling around under pressure from the Opposition and changing their plan’

Events

48 h. ago Law to extend Rent Pressure Zones across country to be brought forward next week, Tánaiste says

It is understood the Government want this change implemented as a matter of urgency so that rents cannot be hiked before other law changes are introduced.

Events

50 h. ago Extension of Rent Pressure Zones across country expected to happen within weeks

It is understood the Government now want this change implemented as a matter of urgency.

Events

3 d. ago Rent Pressure Zones: Landlords could face stiffer fines for breaking rent rules

Government agrees to extend Rent Pressure Zones and allow higher rent increases in new-builds

Events

4 d. ago New rent rules 'reasonable', says Minister, as govt to scrap cap on rent increases for new tenants

He is proposing that rents for existing tenants in the entire country will be brought under control under the current Rent Pressure Zone (RPZ) system.

Politics

4 d. ago Rent Pressure Zones to be extended across the entire country

Sweeping new changes will be brought to Cabinet for approval on Tuesday after being signed off by the coalition party leaders and senior ministers on Monday night. 

Events

4 d. ago What to expect as government set for crunch Rent Pressure Zone talks

What to expect as government set for crunch Rent Pressure Zone talks  Dublin Live

Politics

4 d. ago Rent pressure zones to be extended to whole country in significant expansion of tenants’ rights

Rent cap to be set at 2 per cent for existing tenancies or rate of inflation for new builds

Events

4 d. ago New rental regulations will allow landlords increase rents if previous tenant leaves voluntarily

Rents for existing tenants in the entire country will also be brought under the current Rent Pressure Zone system.

Politics

4 d. ago Explainer: Why does the Government want to get rid of Rent Pressure Zones?

A change to how Ireland’s rental system is regulated has been bubbling for some months now.

Politics

5 d. ago Rent pressure zones: What are they and why are there calls for reform?

Rent pressure zones (RPZ) were introduced in 2016 to help control spiralling costs for tenants.

Events

5 d. ago Rent Pressure Zones: Pressure on Government as it proposes to link certain rents to inflation

Cost-rental tenants may benefit from lower rents in future

Politics

5 d. ago Will the new rental reforms work? Many industry observers are sceptical

Proposals to ease restrictions on rent increases for newly built homes in rent pressure zones will go before Cabinet on Tuesday

Economics

5 d. ago Will the new rental reforms work? Mixed views among industry figures

Proposals to ease restrictions on rent increases for newly built homes in rent pressure zones will go before Cabinet on Tuesday

Economics

5 d. ago Plans to reform rent pressure zones could lead to more homelessness, housing charity warns

Plans to reform rent pressure zones could lead to more homelessness, housing charity warns  The Irish Independent

Events

6 d. ago Rent controls to be eased for new builds in planned ‘pressure zones’ reform

Cap of 2% rise per annum will apply to existing tenancies but landlords will be able to charge more between tenancies

Events

6 d. ago Rent controls to be eased for newbuilds in planned ‘pressure zones’ reform

Cap of 2% rise per annum will apply to existing tenancies but landlords will be able to charge more between tenancies

Events

6 d. ago Current rental caps to be eased for newbuild homes in planned pressure zone reform

Cap of 2% rise per annum will apply to existing tenancies but landlords will be able to charge more between tenancies

Events

6 d. ago Plans to tie rents for new build apartments to inflation rate being brought to Cabinet

Under the proposal, the 2% rent cap will not apply to apartments built after a certain date.

Society