Budget 2027: Predicted income tax and rent changes
Budget day is tomorrow, and while conflicting narratives continue from Fianna Fail and Fine Gael continue, here’s what we know so far: Tax brackets are changing. Tánaiste and Finance Minister Simon Harris has repeatedly said that this budget is aimed at people who “get up early every morning and go to work.” In the new […]
2 weeks ago
7 in 10 young adults considering leaving Ireland for a better quality of life, poll finds
90% say it is becoming harder to find secure, well-paid work. Almost seven in ten young adults are considering moving abroad for a better quality of life, according to new RED C polling published today by the National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI). The research found that 68% of 18–24-year-olds are considering moving abroad, while […]
3 weeks ago
Dublin second most expensive city in Europe for remote workers
Dublin is now behind only London. According to the Working Abroad Index, a remote worker in Dublin now faces average monthly costs of €2,804, rising to €3,124 if they use a co-working space. Dublin now ranks second in all of Europe for remote workers. Rent averages €2,043 per month, while the overall cost of living […]
1 month ago
New rental rules come into effect next week – Everything you need to know
Important changes to rental law will come into effect on 14th September 2026, with new punishments for landlords who do not obey the rules. The Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) will now be able to issue a fine for six breaches of rental law. Fines are a new tool the RTB can use to enforce rental law more quickly for breaches that include: The Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) encourages landlords and tenants to be aware of […]
1 month ago
Garda fraud warning for students as losses reach €400,000
An Garda Síochána has issued a student fraud warning ahead of CAO offers. Gardai say there have been over 230 reports of rental and reservations scams, with total reported losses standing at above €400,000 this year. This comes ahead of the seasonal peak – historically August and October – as returning and first-time students scramble […]
1 month ago
Evictions set to spike as landlords account for almost half of homes for sale
Evictions are expected to hit record levels again this year. Evictions are expected to rise as landlords make up nearly half of the housing market for sale, new data suggests. The latest data from Irish Independent/REA Average House Price Index has revealed that the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) received 5,207 termination notices in the Q4 […]
7 months ago