Support service launched for inexperienced landlords

AN increasing number of property owners are renting out their houses but experts say many new landlords do not understand what is involved with renting out a house.

This has prompted the establishment of a new firm, Landlord Support Services with is being headed by two businesswomen, Joanne Kiely and Catherine O’Shea, with more than 11 years of experience in the property market.

The Cork-based firm will offer an advice centre to landlords.