Search Results for 'Landlord'

Having worked as a letting agent for the past 24 years, Jane Fletcher has witnessed the rental market undergo significant changes. Throughout her career, she has spoken with hundreds of landlords, some who simply needed quick advice over the phone, and others who had reached the point where managing everything themselves had become too stressful and time-consuming.

According to the latest residential market review from leading property advisors DNG, the average price of a second-hand home nationally has increased to €313,453 in the first half of the year.

According to the latest residential market review from leading property advisors DNG, the average price of a second-hand home nationally has increased to €313,453 in the first half of the year.

The rental market demand in Galway is growing considerably as families, students and couples are looking to move into the city. Galway is a cultural hotspot and with two universities, it has become challenging to find both affordable and available properties to rent.

O’Donnellan & Joyce rental department had an outstanding year. The volume of rental stock increased by 15%. Landlords with rent-capped properties have been exiting the rental market, with new investors coming into the market looking for high rents. Purchases through private pension funds have risen due to the tax benefits. Rents have continued to remain strong across Galway city and county due to the lack of rental properties; however there is a limit to the price people can afford for accommodation. There is a cut off level that is unattainable unless a property is over occupied. Most landlords do not want to over occupy their rental properties.

As the summer draws to a close, a wave of excitement and anticipation sweeps through Galway city. Thousands of students, fresh from the exhilaration of receiving their exam results, are eagerly preparing to embark on the next chapter of their academic journeys. Many have just received offers to attend one of Galway's prestigious institutions, such as the University of Galway (UG) or Atlantic Technological University (ATU). This milestone, filled with the promise of new friendships, intellectual growth, and unforgettable experiences, is unfortunately often overshadowed by the immediate and pressing concern of finding a place to live.

City-based estate agents and auctioneers DNG Maxwell Heaslip & Leonard has seen a rise in the number of properties the company lets and manages this year. Fergal Leonard, director of the company’s rental division, credits the increase in business to the level of service the company offers. “Landlords want to make sure that their asset is being looked after properly so they come to us,” Leonard said. “We understand the market and have a fine-tuned process for securing tenants and making sure the tenancy runs without problems.”

Being a good landlord in Ireland entails more than simply owning property and collecting rent, even though that may be the perception that is widely spread. Being a landlord requires a commitment to providing safe, comfortable, and well-maintained accommodation while also fostering positive relationships with tenants. Here are some key aspects to consider:

In a market flooded with tenants, you may find yourself asking why you would need to engage the services of a Letting Agent and you are right to ask yourself this very important question.

Guideline tools and updates for landlords, a must-attend free seminar for landlords and property investors, will take place in The Connaught Hotel on March 14 at 6:30pm. The theme of the seminar, organised by BV Real Estate, is "How to minimize risk and maximize returns."