New pension proposals could have a detrimental impact on the supply of rental properties in this country and in turn exacerbate continuing housing problems. But new proposals under consideration could sound the death knell for pension investing in property in Ireland, at a time when this country needs all the rental properties it can secure. Ireland is currently facing a significant shortage of rental properties, with a growing number of private landlords exiting the sector. These pension property holders are not permitted to trade or speculate on property, ensuring their investments remain steady. In addition, pension property holders support access to affordable housing, as they may be more open to housing assistance programme (HAP) or other State-supported tenants than other landlords are.

Source: The Irish Times February 02, 2026 07:17 UTC