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Rent increases in Galway city ‘untenable’
Mairéad Farrell, Sinn Féin TD for Galway West, is calling on government to implement a ban on rent increases and evictions as rent in the city rises 11.8%, according to the most recent RTB report.
Landlords warned that rent-setting mistake could cost them
The Landlord Help Desk has been as busy as ever since the new rental legislation came into effect in March 2026. Most landlords are now aware that, when setting a new rent (after tenants have vacated of their own accord), they must identify three comparable properties to justify the rent being charged.
The CAO offers are out next week but where will our students live?
Property insights with Johnny Gannon, Fair Deal Property
Three evictions per day in Galway last year
Almost 1,300 households across Galway city and county received a notice to quit from their landlord last year.
Current Developments in Galway’s private residential rental sector
The private residential rental sector in Galway is currently undergoing considerable transformation, reflecting not only local but national market dynamics. These changes are affecting landlords, tenants, and stakeholders across the region. This analysis presents an overview of the principal developments, incorporating expert commentary from Fergal Leonard, Director of DNG Leonard & Heaslip.
Community to be fractured as 14 families see leases terminated
Cuirt Eigis in Ballybane comes alive in the summer, but the fate of 14 families living there has become a political hot potato, with local reps disagreeing on how best to assist tenants who must leave by the autumn.
Mass landlord exits are reshaping Ireland’s rental market
Property insights by Johnny Gannon, Founder, Fair Deal Property
Rising rents in Galway warrant 'deeper investigation', says RTB
The Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) has raised the alarm over persistent rent increases in Galway as part of its Director’s Quarterly Update for Q2 2025, published today.
Accommodation costs making students question college
The University of Galway Students’ Union has released a damning report highlighting the severe challenges faced by students seeking accommodation in Galway, with long commutes, sky-high rents, and widespread frustration pushing many to question their decision to attend college at all.
Residential Tenancies Board launches new tenancy registration campaign in Galway
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.
