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Property insights by Johnny Gannon, Founder, Fair Deal Property

Ireland’s latest rent reform legislation is being presented as a reset for the rental market. In reality, it is a careful attempt by the State to solve two problems at once: protect tenants while stopping the steady exit of landlords and developers from the sector.

M&C Property's Landlord Help Desk has been very well received since its inception, and has helped many landlords with a wide range of issues.

The numbers of properties where notice of termination was served increased by the 10 per cent in light of new proposed regulations coming in 2026. Landlords with rent-capped properties have been exiting the rental market due to low rental returns with no option to increase rents with sitting tenants above 2 per cent per annum.

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.

Next week’s annual budget meeting in City Hall is expected to be a brutal clash between officials and councillors on proposed rates hikes.

The meeting took a sharp turn following a presentation from Director of Housing Damien Mitchell, who outlined the current state of Galway’s zoned residential land. He revealed that 741 hectares have been designated for housing, with an estimated capacity for 18,107 units, yet most of that land remains unusable due to inadequate wastewater services.

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.