Swords Co Dublin has a population of over 68,000 and is apparently one of the fastest growing towns in Ireland. A quick search on Daft this morning (13/04/17) reveals only 4 properties of any description available in the whole of Swords. From regularly checking over the last few years, I can remember this figure being over 250 a few years back. This is absolutely shocking. Other landlords who have rented properties recently in any area will confirm the demand is unbelievable. Renting a 1 bed recently in Swords on the daft website resulted in my mobile battery running out of charge midday due constant email vibration alerts. The words "we are desperate" cropped up on numerous occasions.
The government have on their hands a crisis which is spiralling out of control. I believe they have absolutely no idea how severe the situation is.
In my opinion supply of rental properties needs to be addressed immediately and this should come by way of radical incentives for perspective landlords to buy and current landlords (accidental or not) to stay in the market.
The government have on their hands a crisis which is spiralling out of control. I believe they have absolutely no idea how severe the situation is.
In my opinion supply of rental properties needs to be addressed immediately and this should come by way of radical incentives for perspective landlords to buy and current landlords (accidental or not) to stay in the market.