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 [...]
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, [...]
Investigation into Mr. Julian Ritchie and GDPM t/a Greendoor Property Management Company On foot of a complaint received, Inspectors of the Authority were appointed to carry out an investigation into the conduct of Mr. Julian Ritchie (the licensee) and GDPM t/a Greendoor Property Management Company (the licensed business), which is based in Dublin 3. Following [...]
The Property Services Regulatory Authority has announced the publication of its Annual Report for 2024. The report presents an overview of the activities and outputs of the Authority during 2024. Commenting on the publication of the Annual Report, Mr. Michael Quinlan, Chairperson of the Board of the Authority, stated: “Throughout 2024, the Authority remained focused [...]