Is there more information available for potential investors?

• Yes, it’s worth doing some research to understand what it means to be a landlord. Things to consider include collecting rent, managing utilities like electricity, gas, water, etc., and ongoing maintenance and repairs. You should also have a look for advice and tips on the likes of property presentation and furnishing, lease/tenancy agreements, tenant references and Building Energy Ratings (BER)
• Some good sources of information include the Irish Property Owners Association, the Private Residential Tenancies Board, Citizens Information and Threshold – check out their websites.