Menu
10/12/2015
Private Sector Rents Increase By 8.6% - PRTB
Monthly private sector rents in Ireland increased by 8.6% at the end of September compared with the same period in 2014, it has been announced.
Data from the Private Residential Tenancies Board (PRTB) revealed on a national scale, rents for houses were 7.7% higher, while apartment rents were 9% higher than the third quarter of 2014.
The average rent for apartments was €945 (compared to €866 a year earlier), and for a house it was €873 (€810 a year earlier).
In Dublin, the rent for a house was €1,288, while rent for an apartment cost €1,169.
However, as prices continue to rise, the Simon Community has warned rents will continue to force more people into homelessness.
National spokesperson for Simon, Niamh Randall, said: "This is a national emergency, people are being priced out of the private rental sector, which not only puts them at risk of homelessness but also prevents people from moving out of homelessness.
"Growing numbers of people are stuck in emergency accommodation trying to go about daily living; sleeping, eating, playing, doing homework all in the one tiny space.
"The trauma of this and the stress for those sharing dormitory style accommodation can have a long lasting impact. This is not a solution to homelessness."
(LM/JP)
Data from the Private Residential Tenancies Board (PRTB) revealed on a national scale, rents for houses were 7.7% higher, while apartment rents were 9% higher than the third quarter of 2014.
The average rent for apartments was €945 (compared to €866 a year earlier), and for a house it was €873 (€810 a year earlier).
In Dublin, the rent for a house was €1,288, while rent for an apartment cost €1,169.
However, as prices continue to rise, the Simon Community has warned rents will continue to force more people into homelessness.
National spokesperson for Simon, Niamh Randall, said: "This is a national emergency, people are being priced out of the private rental sector, which not only puts them at risk of homelessness but also prevents people from moving out of homelessness.
"Growing numbers of people are stuck in emergency accommodation trying to go about daily living; sleeping, eating, playing, doing homework all in the one tiny space.
"The trauma of this and the stress for those sharing dormitory style accommodation can have a long lasting impact. This is not a solution to homelessness."
(LM/JP)
Related Irish News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
18 November 2016
Cross-Union Secure Rents Campaign Launched In Limerick
IMPACT has the first in a series of public meetings as part of a cross-union Secure Rents campaign. IMPACT organiser Joe O'Connor said: "The Government's own Rebuilding Ireland action plan stated that moderating rental price inflation was one of its core objectives.
Cross-Union Secure Rents Campaign Launched In Limerick
IMPACT has the first in a series of public meetings as part of a cross-union Secure Rents campaign. IMPACT organiser Joe O'Connor said: "The Government's own Rebuilding Ireland action plan stated that moderating rental price inflation was one of its core objectives.
15 November 2016
Homeless Numbers Increase In South Dublin
The number of people registered as homeless in south Dublin has risen by 60% since January this year. Sinn Féin is calling on the council to acquire more homes after the number of homeless people increased from 274 in January to 439 in October. Housing spokesperson Eoin Ó Broin TD described the figures as "shocking".
Homeless Numbers Increase In South Dublin
The number of people registered as homeless in south Dublin has risen by 60% since January this year. Sinn Féin is calling on the council to acquire more homes after the number of homeless people increased from 274 in January to 439 in October. Housing spokesperson Eoin Ó Broin TD described the figures as "shocking".
30 March 2015
Govt Must Choose Over Rent Control Or More Homelessness - SF
The government must choose between fair regulations to tackle rising rents or future increases in homelessness, Sinn Féin has said. The party's housing spokesperson, Dessie Ellis, made the comments following calls by some housing groups to raise the level of rent supplements to meet increasing rents across Ireland.
Govt Must Choose Over Rent Control Or More Homelessness - SF
The government must choose between fair regulations to tackle rising rents or future increases in homelessness, Sinn Féin has said. The party's housing spokesperson, Dessie Ellis, made the comments following calls by some housing groups to raise the level of rent supplements to meet increasing rents across Ireland.
20 August 2007
Rents Hit A New High As Supply Falls
The property website Daft.ie’s latest rental report shows house rents have hit a new all-time-high. The report shows that over the last year, rents have increased by 11.9% and the rent inflation is now at its highest level since the Daft Report was started in 2002.
Rents Hit A New High As Supply Falls
The property website Daft.ie’s latest rental report shows house rents have hit a new all-time-high. The report shows that over the last year, rents have increased by 11.9% and the rent inflation is now at its highest level since the Daft Report was started in 2002.
14 March 2024
Alliance Calls For Action To Protect Young People Online
The Alliance Party has called for action to help young people faced with blackmail or similar situations online.
Alliance Calls For Action To Protect Young People Online
The Alliance Party has called for action to help young people faced with blackmail or similar situations online.
-
Ireland WeatherToday:A cloudy morning with scattered showers, some of these could be heavy in the afternoon. Becoming mostly dry by evening with increasing amounts of sunshine. Feeling rather warm. Maximum temperature 20 °C.Tonight:A bright end to the day with any showers quickly dying out. Dry overnight with long clear spells and light winds. Minimum temperature 11 °C.
