The majority of estate agents across the country expect more landlords to leave the market over the coming year, as new tenancy rules come into effect and rent pressure zone restrictions are extended countrywide, a new report has said. Landlords will be able to reset the rent at market value if the tenant leaves the tenancy voluntarily or the tenant breaks their obligations. According to the latest Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI) Annual Residential Review and Outlook report, 86% of estate agents said these new rules would encourage more landlords to leave the market. The SCSI report also found estate agents expect national property prices to increase by an average of 4% this year, with seven out of 10 agents reporting low levels of stock. The report said 83% of estate agents believe prices are either rising and will level off soon or have already peaked.

Source: Irish Examiner February 05, 2026 00:11 UTC