In the city of NYAs of today, a series of restrictions will begin to be applied to short-term rentals, which is considered by the tourist accommodation platform Airbnb as a “de facto” ban on their activity. With the new regulations, all hosts are obliged to register with local authoritiesand also the rental of entire apartments … Read more
A new report has revealed that Ireland has one of the highest numbers of young adults in Europe still living with their parents. The report, which was conducted by Eurofound, found that over 30% of Irish 18-34 year-olds live at home with their parents. This is significantly higher than the European average of 28%. The … Read more
Welcome to IT Sunday, a weekly digest of the best articles from The Irish Times for our subscribers. In this issue, we cover a variety of topics from urban regeneration to personal finance, GAA Go Games, immigration and cultural adaptation, US politics, pop culture, property, restaurants, parenting, child safety, and sexual health. Car-free cities have … Read more
Luxembourg landlord Marc Godart, who evicted tenants last August and advertised their rooms on Airbnb, attempted to turn the apartments into a 16-bedroom aparthotel but had the planning application rejected by An Bord Pleanála. The decision letter states the proposed development would be “contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development” of Dublin. It also … Read more
IDA Ireland, the inward investment agency, is making significant investments in buying and developing industrial sites outside of Dublin to attract multinational companies to move their operations to Ireland. The move is in line with national policies aimed at redistributing development across the country while assisting in the creation of new jobs to sustain local … Read more
In a major victory for US property group Hines, the High Court in Dublin has dismissed a legal challenge brought by local residents Sinéad Kerins and Mark Stedman against the development of 416 homes on a site at Dublin’s South Circular Road. An Bord Pleanála granted permission for the build-to-rent scheme in September 2020, a … Read more
Dublin City Council’s only conviction for illegal short-term letting may have no effect on the Dublin apartment’s availability for holiday rentals, as a result of a loophole in legislation. Complete Guest Management Ltd was fined €1,000 and ordered to pay €3,459 in costs in relation to short-term letting of the apartment. Although the apartment has … Read more
Irish teachers are considering moving to Australia due to crippling rents and skyrocketing house prices. These issues, combined with the promise of sun, sea, and sand, have enticed many Irish job seekers to explore opportunities at Jobs Expo Ireland. Over 40 of the leading employers in Ireland and abroad, including Catholic Education Ballarat, offered perks … Read more
Over the past decade, Europe has witnessed a housing boom with property prices soaring in the most desirable cities. With low interest rates and a strong economy, the market has been a safe haven for investors, especially from countries suffering economic uncertainty. However, this trend has come to an abrupt halt as the coronavirus pandemic … Read more
Landlords must abide by strict legal requirements when it comes to evicting tenants, especially if they are pregnant. Failing to do so can lead to hefty fines and damage their reputation. In a recent case, a landlord in Ireland was forced to pay €13,000 in damages after threatening to evict a pregnant tenant. The case … Read more