How do I check if my rent increase is illegal in Ireland?

Use CheckIreland's free rent checker. Enter your current rent, proposed new rent, and eircode. If you're in a Rent Pressure Zone (RPZ), rent increases are capped at 2% per year maximum. Any increase above this is illegal under Irish law (RTB regulations).

What is the average salary in Ireland 2026?

The median salary in Ireland is approximately €45,000 per year (CSO 2024). However, salaries vary significantly by role, experience, and location. Use CheckIreland's salary comparison tool to check your specific role across all 32 Irish counties.

What are Rent Pressure Zones in Ireland?

Rent Pressure Zones (RPZs) are areas where rent increases are legally limited to 2% per year. Most of Dublin, Cork, Galway, and other major Irish cities are designated RPZs. CheckIreland's rent checker automatically identifies if your property is in an RPZ.

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EXPERTONLINE120 DAYS

Reach EUR 5,000/Month Freelancing

Scale from EUR 0 to EUR 5,000/month as a freelancer in 120 days. Expert-level commitment required.

Starting Capital

€100

Target Earnings

€5,000

Participants

2,147

Success Rate

28%

🎯 Challenge Goal

Achieve sustainable EUR 5,000 monthly income from freelance work

Day-by-Day Roadmap

Choose high-income skill

2 hours

Pick: web dev, copywriting, video editing, or design.

Build killer portfolio

40 hours

Create 5 impressive sample projects.

Apply to 50 jobs

20 hours

Upwork, Fiverr, direct outreach. Target EUR 30-50/hour.

Land first 3 clients

60 hours

Deliver exceptional work. Get testimonials.

Raise rates to EUR 50-70/hour

80 hours

Leverage testimonials. Target better clients.

Build retainer clients

100 hours

Convert 2-3 clients to monthly retainers (EUR 1000-2000 each).

Scale to EUR 5k/month

120 hours

Mix of retainers + project work. Optimize processes.

120

Stabilize and systemize

140 hours

Ensure sustainable EUR 5k+ monthly revenue.

Success Stories

Aoife M., Dublin

+€6,200

Hit EUR 6,200/month as freelance copywriter in 110 days

Pro Tips

Specialize in high-paying niche immediately
Charge hourly initially, move to project pricing
Say no to low-paying clients after month 2
Build email list of past clients
Automate admin with tools (Calendly, FreshBooks)

Common Mistakes

Staying in low-paying client pool
Not raising rates regularly
Taking on too many small projects
Poor client vetting
Burning out from overwork

Required Skills

Expert-level skill (coding, writing, design)SalesClient management

Rewards

Badge: Freelance King Badge

5,000 Points

Agency Building Course

Ready to Start?

Join 2,147 people taking this challenge

Account required (free)

Disclaimer

Results vary. Success rate: 28%. Not guaranteed. See terms.

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