Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) are recognised as important vehicles for property investment in over 30 jurisdictions throughout the world. Irish REITs will be listed on the main market of a recognised stock exchange in an EU member state and should have the effect of attracting fresh capital into the Irish property market and thus improve further the stability of the property market. It will also allow smaller scale investors the opportunity to access quality commercial property returns in a regulated environment.

The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage published an updated General Scheme for the Land Value Sharing and Urban Development Zones Bill on 14 April 2023.

With the publication of draft zoning maps on 1 November 2022 for the purpose of the application of the Residential Zoned Land Tax, what are the key issues and concerns of the industry?

The Revenue Commissioners issued updated guidance, dated March 2022, on the implementation of the new rules for Non-Resident Landlords.