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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.

The Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) has launched a new campaign in partnership with Galway County Council to ensure landlords register their tenancies as required by law. The initiative follows research by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) last year that suggested 7.6% of tenancies in Galway County that should be registered with the RTB are not.

O’Donnellan & Joyce rental department had an outstanding year. The volume of rental stock increased by 15%. Landlords with rent-capped properties have been exiting the rental market, with new investors coming into the market looking for high rents. Purchases through private pension funds have risen due to the tax benefits. Rents have continued to remain strong across Galway city and county due to the lack of rental properties; however there is a limit to the price people can afford for accommodation. There is a cut off level that is unattainable unless a property is over occupied. Most landlords do not want to over occupy their rental properties.

Home4home is excited to introduce a game-changing opportunity for families with students: the ability to exchange student rooms, allowing your child to live rent-free while attending college or university.

As a new academic year approaches, the IPOA is warning students across Ireland to remain vigilant and wary of rental scams. Mary Conway, Chairperson of the Irish Property Owners Association (IPOA) has warned students “If the rental accommodation you are offered seems too good to be true, it probably is” as thousands of students across Ireland currently search for accommodation ahead of the academic year.

As the summer draws to a close, a wave of excitement and anticipation sweeps through Galway city. Thousands of students, fresh from the exhilaration of receiving their exam results, are eagerly preparing to embark on the next chapter of their academic journeys. Many have just received offers to attend one of Galway's prestigious institutions, such as the University of Galway (UG) or Atlantic Technological University (ATU). This milestone, filled with the promise of new friendships, intellectual growth, and unforgettable experiences, is unfortunately often overshadowed by the immediate and pressing concern of finding a place to live.

Home4home is excited to introduce a game-changing opportunity for families with students: the ability to exchange student rooms, allowing your child to live RENT-FREE while attending college or university.

Renting A Home In Ireland? Know About This Tax Credit

City-based estate agents and auctioneers DNG Maxwell Heaslip & Leonard has seen a rise in the number of properties the company lets and manages this year. Fergal Leonard, director of the company’s rental division, credits the increase in business to the level of service the company offers. “Landlords want to make sure that their asset is being looked after properly so they come to us,” Leonard said. “We understand the market and have a fine-tuned process for securing tenants and making sure the tenancy runs without problems.”

Since March 1, 2024, the RTB have resumed the charging of late fees for late tenancy registration.