Ask a solicitor: Selling investment property — what owners need to know

The mechanics of ending a residential tenancy in Ireland are governed by the Residential Tenancies Act (2004), and are closely monitored by the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB), writes rural solicitor Karen Walsh

Before placing a For Sale sign at the gate, landlords must understand that ending a residential tenancy in Ireland is not as simple as deciding to sell, writes rural solicitor Karen Walsh. File picture

Dear Karen,

I own a small investment property, which I have rented out for a number of years. I am now considering selling it so that I can buy additional farmland to expand my agricultural business.