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Rent caps for new tenancies to be eased under Govt plan
Rent caps for new tenancies are to be eased as part of a plan expected to go to Cabinet next week. The Government looks set to change the current Rent Pressure Zones (RPZs) in a move that has already been strongly criticised by opposition parties. Intensive discussions have taken place on this politically sensitive issue…
Read MoreRents for new builds to be tied to inflation under plans set to go to Cabinet
Rents for newly-built properties will no longer be capped at 2% annually but will instead be tied to the rate of inflation under plans set to be considered by Cabinet next week. Changes to the Rent Pressure Zones will be brought to Government by Minister for Housing James Browne on Tuesday. The move is aimed…
Read MoreTax take to end of May up 3.6% on same time last year
Taxes collected by the State rose by 3.6% in the first five months of the year to €36.4bn, according to latest Exchequer Returns from the Department of Finance. When some funds from iPhone-maker Apple, which was forced to pay back taxes as part of settlement of up to €14bn to Ireland are included, the amount…
Read MoreEconomic growth rises by 9.7% in first quarter of 2025
Economic growth, including the contribution from multinationals or Gross Domestic Product, soared by 9.7% in the first three months of this year as exports to the US ramped up ahead of tariffs being imposed by the Trump administration. The figures were affected by strong exports from the pharmaceutical sector in Ireland particularly in March. “The…
Read MoreECB cuts interest rates for eighth time in a year
The ECB has cut interest rates for the eighth time in a year by one-quarter of a percentage point, which brings its rate down from 2.25% to 2% The move will immediately benefit tracker mortgage customers and put downward pressure on other rates. With inflation now safely in line with its 2% target, today’s decision…
Read MoreECB gives Bulgaria green light to adopt euro next year
Bulgaria has met all criteria to adopt the euro currency from 1 January 2026, the European Central Bank said after assessing progress on a host of indicators from inflation to central bank legislation. “This positive assessment of convergence paves the way for Bulgaria to introduce the euro as of 1 January 2026 and become the…
Read MoreEuropean Central Bank expected to cut interest rates again
The European Central Bank is widely expected to cut interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point later today. The move would bring its main rate to 2% which would automatically benefit tracker mortgage customers and feed through to many other borrowers. The ECB’s move comes after inflation in the countries that use the…
Read MoreGrowth of activity picks up but outlook remains subdued
The pace of growth in the country’s services sector picked up in May, according to the latest purchasing managers index from AIB. The seasonally adjusted index rose from 52.8 in April to 54.7 last month – with any figure above 50 representing growth. But export growth was more subdued, while optimism around activity in the…
Read MoreFinancial Considerations for Business Relocation or Expansion
Relocating or expanding a business is often a sign of growth, ambition, and long-term vision. Whether you’re opening a second location, moving to a larger premises, or entering a new market, these milestones come with significant financial implications. At KAAS we believe that careful planning and strategic budgeting are essential to ensure that the move…
Read MoreIDA says Ireland losing out due to high cost of energy
IDA Ireland said Ireland was losing ground to other EU countries and the US because of the high cost of energy. In a series of briefings for the Government, the investment agency said strong security of power supply was “imperative” for enticing companies into Ireland. It said the operating environment for foreign direct investment was…
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