Best Practice Charter for Conveyancing
An Expert Group on Conveyancing and Probate was convened by the Taoiseach in December 2023 and asked to review conveyancing from a user perspective, recommending changes, implementable quickly and easily to reduce delays and/or costs. The Group’s recommendations were submitted to Government in June 2024. A key finding of this Group was that there should [...]
The Property Services Regulatory Authority (PSRA) advises college students to be cautious of bogus letting agents during accommodation search
As the start of the college academic year approaches and Leaving Certificate results are released, many students will prioritise securing accommodation. Those using a letting agent should ensure that the agent they engage is licensed by the Property Services Regulatory Authority (PSRA). During the accommodation search, students may encounter bogus letting agents who attempt to [...]
PSRA – Transfer of Functions
Effective from 1st August 2025, the functions of the PSRA have transferred from the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. This transfer is a strategic move, which will align the PSRA's regulatory activities more closely with the broader housing/property policy landscape. Please be assured that [...]
Major Sanction Penalty of €10,000 imposed on Estate Agent following Investigation
Major Sanction Penalty of €10,000 imposed on Estate Agent following Investigation The Property Services Regulatory Authority (the Authority) received a complaint against Mr. Gabriel Dooley of Dooleys Estate Agents who were based in Greystones, Co. Wicklow. The complaint was received from a liquidator of a company who had paid Mr Dooley €50,000 to purchase lands, [...]