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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Build a EUR 500/Month Passive Income Portfolio

Establish 5 passive income streams generating EUR 100+ each monthly. 90-day challenge.

Starting Capital

€500

Target Earnings

€500

Participants

4,832

Success Rate

39%

🎯 Challenge Goal

Create sustainable EUR 500/month passive income

Day-by-Day Roadmap

Stream 1: Dividend stocks

2 hours

Invest EUR 200 in dividend ETF (VHYL). Target EUR 8/month.

Stream 2: Affiliate blog

30 hours

Start blog with 10 affiliate-heavy articles.

Stream 3: Print-on-demand

20 hours

Upload 50 designs to Redbubble/Teespring.

Stream 4: Digital products

25 hours

Create and launch 3 Etsy digital products.

Stream 5: Stock photography

15 hours

Upload 100 photos to Shutterstock.

Optimize all streams

20 hours

SEO, better designs, more products.

Verify EUR 500/month

1 hour

Sum all monthly passive income. Celebrate!

Success Stories

Connor R., Waterford

+€620

Built EUR 620/month portfolio: EUR 200 blog, EUR 150 Etsy, EUR 120 dividends, EUR 100 POD, EUR 50 photos

Pro Tips

Start all streams simultaneously for faster results
Reinvest early earnings to compound
Track each stream separately
Cut underperforming streams after 60 days
Focus 80% effort on top 2 performers

Common Mistakes

Expecting immediate results
Not diversifying streams
Abandoning streams too early
Over-complicating strategies
Not tracking metrics

Required Skills

Investing basicsContent creationSEODesign

Rewards

Badge: Passive Income Master Badge

2,000 Points

Elite Investor Club Access

Ready to Start?

Join 4,832 people taking this challenge

Account required (free)

Disclaimer

Results vary. Success rate: 39%. Not guaranteed. See terms.

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