Ireland: Real Estate and Construction

Major infrastructure projects across Ireland are bringing the compulsory purchase process to the forefront for many landowners encountering it for the first time. Understanding the CPO process, from objection procedures to compensation principles, is crucial for landowners whose property may be affected by transport and greenway developments.

New provisions of the Housing and Residential Tenancies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2026 will take effect on 14 September 2026, introducing significant changes to notice procedures, rent-setting compliance, and RTB dispute processes. These reforms provide greater flexibility for landlords in serving notices, extend timeframes for furnishing rent information, and grant the RTB new enforcement powers including fixed payment notices for breaches.

Ireland's residential rental sector has undergone significant transformation with the enactment of two major pieces of legislation in 2026. The Housing and Residential Tenancies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2026 introduces substantial changes to compliance requirements, enforcement mechanisms, and dispute resolution processes that landlords and property managers must navigate. These reforms include new fixed payment notice regimes, extended timeframes for RTB proceedings, increased penalties, and stricter