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This morning

The latest quarterly Rental Report by Daft.ie is out.

In Dublin, rent growth in the last quarter was 4.5% compared to a year earlier, bringing average rents to €2,023 a month – with available rentals continuing to slow.

Daft economist Ronan Lyons says:

“Availability on the rental market remains at levels that were unprecedented prior to 2015…For example, in the Dublin market, there were just 1,541 properties available to rent on August 1st. While that’s up from 1,121 two years ago, it’s well below the average of 4,700 for the preceding decade….”

Average monthly rents hit record level for 13th quarter in a row – report (RTÉ)

Meanwhile…

Oh.

163A Alphine Heights, Clondalkin, Dublin 22 (Daft)

Um.

This is a 4 bedroom wooden cabin made up of 2 wooden railway carriages, that stands on a circa 800 square meter (0.197684 of an acre) elevated site that overlooks the communal grounds within Eagans Field.

Eagans Field, Donabate (Daft)

Stephen C writes:

A literal shed in a mans field is now 200k…

How much?

Gillespie Lowe are pleased to present this excellent investment opportunity to the market. 35 Bunting Road comprises 9 self contained units to include 8 studio flats together with 1 one bedroom flat. The property currently produces an income of €70,2000 per annum

Good times.

35 Bunting Road, Walkinstown (Daft)

Thanks Gareth Stenson

UPDATE:

Dublin Rental Investigator  tweetz:

I have reported 35 Bunting Road to @DubCityCouncil @DubFireBrigade and the PSRA, see email. Lets hope reverent parties initiate inspections as a matter of urgency. #RaiseTheRoof

35, Bunting Road, Walkinstown, Dublin 12 (Daft.ie)

35, Bunting Road, Walkinstown, Dublin 12 (Property.ie)

Um.

‘…The room is relatively unfurnished as it used to be our living room, so you’d need to buy a new mattress and whatever storage you want. You’ll be sharing a bathroom with 2 other lads.’

Drummartin Road, Kilmacud, Dublin 14 (Daft)

Thanks Jack Jones

From top: a Daft vacancy; Daft owners Eamonn and Brian Fallon

In January, Sinn Féin introduced the Property Services (Advertisement of Unfit Lettings) (Amendment) Bill 2019. It aimed to stop poor quality accommodation – including overcrowded properties – from being advertised online.

eoin writes;

We’ll be seeing crying chair-type ads from Daft.ie for some time to come as FF gang up with FG to cynically delay legislation to force Daft to vet ads for legality.

The Shinners tried to introduce their Property Services (Advertisement of Unfit Lettings) (Amendment) Bill 2019. It makes total sense and this was accepted by all, FG and FF included.

But, while FG and FF voted to approve the progress of the Bill, they both voted to delay any further consideration of the Bill for six months.

Meantime, looks like we might have to continue moral suasion on the Fallon brothers, Eamonn and Brian.

Maybe have a polite word with them if you come across them, I’m sure they’re decent people and would be aghast if they knew what sort of ads they’re hosting, and even the €8m dividends wouldn’t merit such despicable standards.

Previously: The Crying Chair on Broadsheet

Dublin Rental Investigator tweetz:

Are DAFT facilitating landlords hiding the location of properties? New regulations governing the advertising of rental property must include a provision for the inclusion of the Eircode. What’s to gain from hiding “Newly Refurbished/BER Exempt’ property locations? #RaiseTheRoof

Anyone?

Dublin Rental Investigator writes:

Families are homeless now because 4-bedroom properties like this one (above) at 2 St Vincent St, Dublin 8 is crammed with bunk beds for 8+ foreign language students at €400pm each. #HAP for family of 5 = €1,560pm approx, students pay excess of €3,260pm.

There is no evidence of the property being registered with the RTB [Residential Tenancies Board] for the existing tenants. It’s unclear if the landlord has set up the property as a HMO. For accountability, proof of owner must be part of the advertising process…

2 St Vincent street W, Inchicore, Inchicore (Daft)

Um.

Chemical Byrne writes:

Thought you might find this interesting, a converted hallway off a busy laneway for €1500 per month. Shared jacks between two bedrooms, classy! No clothes washing facilities or central heating, near a pub though….

2 Eagle House, Killiney Hill Road, Killiney, South Co. Dublin (Daft)