An Expert Group on Conveyancing and Probate was convened by the Taoiseach in December 2023 and asked to review conveyancing from a user perspective, recommending changes, implementable quickly and easily to reduce delays and/or costs. The Group’s recommendations were submitted to Government in June 2024. A key finding of this Group was that there should [...]
As the start of the college academic year approaches and Leaving Certificate results are released, many students will prioritise securing accommodation. Those using a letting agent should ensure that the agent they engage is licensed by the Property Services Regulatory Authority (PSRA). During the accommodation search, students may encounter bogus letting agents who attempt to [...]
Effective from 1st August 2025, the functions of the PSRA have transferred from the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. This transfer is a strategic move, which will align the PSRA's regulatory activities more closely with the broader housing/property policy landscape. Please be assured that [...]
Major Sanction Penalty of €10,000 imposed on Estate Agent following Investigation The Property Services Regulatory Authority (the Authority) received a complaint against Mr. Gabriel Dooley of Dooleys Estate Agents who were based in Greystones, Co. Wicklow. The complaint was received from a liquidator of a company who had paid Mr Dooley €50,000 to purchase lands, [...]
The Housing Agency will in September and October 2025 hold evening information meetings for stakeholders in multi-unit developments (MUDs). Owners, directors of owners’ management companies (OMCs), residents, and other interested parties are invited to attend. The evening meetings (at 19:00) will cover: Challenges faced by OMCs & managed estates Roles and responsibilities Resources available Registration, [...]