3 h. 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

5 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.

Politics

10 h. 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

14 h. 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

19 h. 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

19 h. 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

28 h. 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

34 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.

Events

35 h. 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

50 h. 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

50 h. 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

51 h. 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

53 h. 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

53 h. 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

53 h. 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

53 h. 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

5 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.

Events

6 d. ago Taoiseach says decision on whether to scrap rent caps expected in next week

A landmark housing report last year recommended that the current system be replaced with a ‘rent reference’ system.

Politics

2 w. ago Tóibín: Aontú would keep rent pressure zones and scrap VAT on housing materials if in government

Aontú’s Ard Fheis was held in Gormanstown, Co Meath yesterday.

Politics

2 w. ago 'Stop screwing up': Mary Lou McDonald tells Taoiseach the government is gaslighting renters

Changes to the rent pressure zones (RPZs) are due to be announced shortly.

Politics