18 h. ago 'Recipe for rocketing rents': TDs denounce government's new rent controls in Dáil

Opposition leaders labelled the plan a “sweetheart deal” for investment firms during Leaders’ Questions this afternoon.

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21 h. ago Nationwide rent controls planned as Government looks at higher landlord fines

James Browne said rents are ‘way too high’ in Ireland, but would not comment on when he expected them to fall.

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23 h. ago Ireland modifies rent controls as it seeks to revive homebuilding

Ireland modifies rent controls as it seeks to revive homebuilding  Reuters

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25 h. 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.

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54 h. 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.

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3 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

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3 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

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3 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

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6 d. ago Rent pressure zones decision due within a week, says Taoiseach

Rent pressure zones were introduced in 2016 to help control spiralling increases for tenants.

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