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Small Landlords Leaving Rental Market – How Government Continues to Worsen the Housing Crisis.

Key Takeaways Topic Key Point Evictions Rising Eviction notices up 35% in Q3 2025, with 5,405 tenants told to leave Small Landlords Leaving Many are selling or handing properties to family ahead of new rules New Rental Rules Six-year leases, strict limits on ending tenancies, rent caps Main Concern Burden falling heavily on small landlords […]

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Heat Pumps in Ireland – Costs, Grants & If They Suit Your Home.

Key Takeaways Point Summary What a heat pump does A heat pump uses electricity to move heat from outside to inside. Typical cost in Ireland – Full install usually costs €10,000–€24,000 before grants– Roughly €3,500–€17,500 after SEAI grants. SEAI grant amounts – Up to €6,500 for most air-to-water, ground, water and exhaust air systems– €3,500

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Minimum Wage Ireland – A Look at the Housing Crisis, and the Apple tax Policy Failure No One Wants to Admit.

KEY TAKEAWAYS. Key Point Summary Minimum Wage Increase offers limited real improvement Wage gains are mostly absorbed by rent. Housing costs, not wages, determine living standards With supply very low, higher wages do not translate into improved affordability. Apple’s €14bn windfall Immediate, strategic investment in social housing infrastructure, would have created long-term affordability for everyone.

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Property Valuation ireland – How to Value Your Home for Sale & LPT.

Key Takeaways Topic Summary Valuing your home for sale Use recent sales, local comparisons, estate agent appraisals, and property data. Valuing for LPT Self-assess honestly using Revenue valuation bands, PPR data, and Revenue’s interactive map. Market insights from LPT trends LPT declarations often undervalue homes, highlighting supply shortages and rising prices. Tax implications Rising property

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Full List of Approved Newspapers for Planning Permission by County.

Carlow Cavan NATIONAL NEWSPAPERS LOCAL NEWSPAPERS Cavan/Belturbet Electoral Area Ballyjamesduff Electoral Area Bailieboro/Cootehill Electoral Area Clare Cork Donegal The Irish Times and Irish Independent are acceptable in all areas. Donegal MD Glenties MD  Inishowen MD Letterkenny / Milford MD Lifford / Stranorlar MD Dublin A. DUBLIN CITY B. SOUTH DUBLIN COUNCIL C. FINGAL COUNTY D.

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Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council Planning Permission FAQs

Planning Application Fees From Fees Section Category of Development Fee Payable (£) 1. All buildings (other than a single house) – Outline Applications £307 per 0.1 ha of site area (max £12,280) 2. Single house – Outline Applications £515 3. Building a House (a) Reserved matters for single house – £515 (b) Full matters for single

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Mid-Ulster (Tyrone) District Council – Planning Permission FAQs

Planning Application Fees From Fees Section Category of Development Fee Payable (£) 1. All buildings (other than a single house) – Outline Applications £307 per 0.1 ha of site area (max £12,280) 2. Single house – Outline Applications £515 3. Building a House (a) Reserved matters for single house – £515 (b) Full matters for single

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Fermanagh & Omagh Council Planning Permission FAQs

Planning Application Fees From Fees Section Category of Development Fee Payable (£) 1. All buildings (other than a single house) – Outline Applications £307 per 0.1 ha of site area (max £12,280) 2. Single house – Outline Applications £515 3. Building a House (a) Reserved matters for single house – £515 (b) Full matters for single

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Derry Council Planning Permission FAQs

Planning Application Fees From Fees Section Category of Development Fee Payable (£) 1. All buildings (other than a single house) – Outline Applications £307 per 0.1 ha of site area (max £12,280) 2. Single house – Outline Applications £515 3. Building a House (a) Reserved matters for single house – £515 (b) Full matters for single

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