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Founded in 1993, the IPOA is a non-profit organisation that seeks to protect and promote the interests of private residential property owners and encourage the supply of good quality accommodation and professional standards of property management.

🏢 Reminder: Free Sinking Funds Webinar Next WeekThe Housing Agency is hosting a free webinar on Tuesday, 8 September at ...
04/09/2026

🏢 Reminder: Free Sinking Funds Webinar Next Week

The Housing Agency is hosting a free webinar on Tuesday, 8 September at 12.30pm, covering new guidance on sinking funds for apartments and multi-unit developments.

👉 Register here:
https://www.housingagency.ie/event/live-webinar-sinking-funds-insights-for-omcs/

The session will look at what the guidance means for:

🏠 Apartment owners
📋 OMC directors
💶 Finance and governance
🏗️ Long-term building investment

There will also be a live Q&A with industry experts.

📅 Tuesday, 8 September
⏰ 12.30pm
🎟️ Free registration

Places are limited, so early registration is recommended.

🏠 “If we want more homes available to rent, we need policies that make it attractive for smaller landlords to stay.”That...
03/09/2026

🏠 “If we want more homes available to rent, we need policies that make it attractive for smaller landlords to stay.”

That’s the message from IPOA Chair Mary Conway following the latest RTB figures for Q2 2026.

The figures point to a rental market that is becoming increasingly concentrated among larger landlords, while the number of smaller landlords continues to fall.

Landlords with four or more tenancies now provide 55.7% of all private tenancies, despite accounting for just 11.8% of private landlords.

Meanwhile, another 276 single-property landlords left the market during Q2.

As Mary explains:

“Small landlords provide homes in towns, villages and communities throughout Ireland. If they continue to disappear from the market, there will inevitably be less choice and less flexibility for tenants.”

With 50.2% of Notices of Termination in Q2 linked to landlords intending to sell, the direction of travel should concern anyone interested in maintaining a diverse and sustainable rental sector.

Budget 2027 is an opportunity to change that direction.

The IPOA believes smaller landlords need to be recognised as genuine providers of rental accommodation, to recognise rental activity as a business and provide targeted tax incentives that encourage smaller landlords to remain in the sector, while also making it more attractive for others to bring suitable homes into the rental market.

More rental homes require policies that support the people providing them.

🏠 Landlord Check-In: When Was Your Last Property Inspection?Regular inspections can help spot small issues before they b...
03/09/2026

🏠 Landlord Check-In: When Was Your Last Property Inspection?

Regular inspections can help spot small issues before they become bigger, more expensive problems.

A few simple reminders:

🔑 Give tenants reasonable notice before an inspection
🛠️ Respond promptly to maintenance or disrepair issues
📋 Keep a record of inspections and any work carried out
📞 Have a clear process in place for urgent repairs

Good property management is not just about reacting when something goes wrong. Regular check-ins can help protect the property and support a better tenancy for everyone involved.

👉 Did you know that IPOA members can access practical guidance and support on managing their rental properties?

Not a member yet? Find out more here: https://ipoa.ie/

🏢 In-Person Events For Apartment Owners, OMCs And MUDsThe Housing Agency is hosting a series of free evening information...
02/09/2026

🏢 In-Person Events For Apartment Owners, OMCs And MUDs

The Housing Agency is hosting a series of free evening information and networking meetings around the country for people involved with apartments, multi-unit developments (MUDs) and owners’ management companies (OMCs).

The sessions will provide an opportunity to meet others, share experiences and discuss:

🤝 Networking and knowledge sharing
🏘️ Challenges facing OMCs and managed estates
📋 Roles and responsibilities
💡 Resources and supports available

📍 Upcoming Events:

• Blanchardstown, Dublin – 9 September
• Dublin City – 16 September
• Cork – 23 September
• Dundalk – 30 September
• Athlone – 7 October
• Ennis – 21 October

If you’re an apartment owner, resident, OMC director or otherwise involved in the management of a multi-unit development, these meetings are a useful opportunity to connect and get informed.

🎟️ Registration is required.

👉 Find your nearest event and register here:
https://www.housingagency.ie/news/networking-and-information-meetings-for-people-involved-with-apartments-muds-and-omcs/

Just One Rental Property? You’re Still A Landlord.Owning just one rental property does not make the challenges any small...
01/09/2026

Just One Rental Property? You’re Still A Landlord.

Owning just one rental property does not make the challenges any smaller.

Whether you are an accidental landlord, renting out a former home, or managing a single investment property, you still face the same rules, responsibilities and pressures as larger landlords.

That’s where the IPOA comes in.

We represent and support landlords of all sizes, from those with one property to those with larger portfolios, with guidance, resources and a voice on the issues that matter.

You do not need 20 properties before expert advice and representation become worthwhile.

If you’re a landlord, IPOA is for you too.

👉 Learn more about membership: https://ipoa.ie/ipoa-membership/

🏢 Sinking Funds: What OMCs And Property Owners Need To KnowThe Housing Agency is hosting a free lunchtime webinar on Tue...
31/08/2026

🏢 Sinking Funds: What OMCs And Property Owners Need To Know

The Housing Agency is hosting a free lunchtime webinar on Tuesday, 8 September at 12.30pm, looking at new guidance on sinking funds, or building investment funds, for apartments and multi-unit developments.

The session will cover:

🏗️ New SCSI guidance on building investment funds
📊 What it means for OMCs and property owners
💶 Finance and governance considerations for OMC directors
❓ Live Q&A with industry experts

The webinar will be particularly relevant to OMC directors, apartment owners, property managers and other professionals involved in multi-unit developments.

📅 Tuesday, 8 September 2026
⏰ 12.30pm
🎟️ Free to attend, but registration is required

👉 Register here:
https://www.housingagency.ie/event/live-webinar-sinking-funds-insights-for-omcs/

Questions for the Q&A can be submitted to [email protected] by 12pm on Friday, 4 September.

Places are limited to 1,000 attendees and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

27/08/2026

🎓 Student Accommodation: Where Are Students Supposed To Go?

With CAO offers now out, thousands of students are beginning the difficult search for somewhere to live, in a market where supply remains severely constrained and costs continue to climb.

Speaking with Anton Savage on Newstalk, IPOA Chair Mary Conway highlighted the impact of small private landlords continuing to leave the rental market.

🏠 “Small property owners… are the ones that have provided the more affordable end of the market for many years for students.”

With some student accommodation now costing between approximately €6,000 and €16,000 for an academic year, the loss of more affordable private rental options is putting even greater pressure on students and their families.

Mary also had an important warning for anyone searching for accommodation:

⚠️ Never transfer money before meeting the landlord or agent and verifying that the property exists. If an offer looks too good to be true, it probably is.

🎙️ Click on the image below to hear Mary discuss the current student accommodation shortage, the shrinking private rental sector and how students can protect themselves from rental scams.

📅 SAVE THE DATE: IPOA SEPTEMBER WEBINARThinking About Engaging an Agent for Your Rental Property?For our September webin...
27/08/2026

📅 SAVE THE DATE: IPOA SEPTEMBER WEBINAR

Thinking About Engaging an Agent for Your Rental Property?

For our September webinar, IPOA will be joined by DNG to discuss the benefits of engaging a letting agent and the role they can play in helping landlords manage their rental properties.

🏠 Benefits of Engaging an Agent for Your Rental Property
📅 Thursday, September
🕧 12:30pm – 1:30pm
💻 Live on Zoom

From managing the day-to-day demands of a tenancy to keeping on top of an increasingly complex rental sector, we’ll look at where a professional agent can add value for property owners.

🔔 IPOA members – save the date.
A link to join the webinar will be issued to all members in advance.

Members can also catch up on recordings and slides from previous webinars in the IPOA Members Area 👉 https://ipoa.ie/members-area/

Not a member yet? Join up here: https://ipoa.ie/ipoa-membership/

Student Accommodation: The Cost Keeps Climbing 🎓💶Finding a room is one challenge. Affording one is another.The Irish Ind...
26/08/2026

Student Accommodation: The Cost Keeps Climbing 🎓💶

Finding a room is one challenge. Affording one is another.

The Irish Independent reports that almost all major Irish colleges have increased the cost of on-campus accommodation for the new academic year, with some rooms now costing close to €12,000.

As IPOA Chairperson Mary Conway recently warned, “The reality is that there simply is not enough accommodation available.”

When supply cannot meet demand, students and their families ultimately feel the pressure - through fewer choices and higher costs.

Ireland needs more student beds AND a stronger private rental sector. Losing rental homes while demand continues to rise only makes the problem harder to solve.

📰 Read the Irish Independent article:
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/revealed-how-much-a-room-now-costs-on-irish-college-campuses-as-almost-all-raise-rents/a/159883972.html

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