Ireland: Real Estate and Construction

The UK Government's Commercial Payments Bill proposes to abolish construction retentions in Great Britain following a two-year transition period, fundamentally changing how construction projects manage payment security and defect remediation. While the Bill extends wider payment reforms to Northern Ireland, the retention ban itself does not currently apply there, creating important jurisdictional distinctions for businesses operating across the UK. What alternative security mechanisms will replace retention

The Housing and Residential Tenancies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2026 has reached near-complete implementation with the commencement of critical enforcement provisions. The Residential Tenancies Board now has expanded powers through both High Court and District Court mechanisms, fundamentally changing the compliance landscape for residential property managers. With only one minor provision remaining uncommenced, landlords and property managers face an urgent need to review their registration and complia

Construction contracts under the Public Works Contract establish a rigorous procedural framework that contractors must navigate before any valuation of variations or compensation events can occur. This analysis examines the critical distinction between establishing entitlement through proper claims procedures and the subsequent valuation process, exploring how failure to comply with notice requirements and conditions precedent can bar claims regardless of their underlying merit.