The new measures are sparking divided opinions.
Plans to overhaul rent pressure zones will be 'a help to landlords'.
That’s according to the owner of Clement Herron Real Estate in Portlaoise, as the government prepares to bring new measures on rent pressure zones to Cabinet this week.
Under the proposals, rents for newly-built properties in RPZs would no longer be capped at 2 per cent annually, but instead be tied to the rate of inflation.
Laois' Clement Herron, says it will give landlords the opportunity to re-rent at market rent prices:
Sinn Fein says the Government's proposals to restructure Rent Pressure Zones will lead to significant rent increases for many.
Sinn Fein's Housing spokesperson, Eoin O’Broin says the measures will lead to more evictions and homelessness:
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