Threshold says renters should have 10-year security of tenure

John-Mark McCafferty queries mooted tax break for landlords — and said there should also be a decade-long ban on evictions

Threshold CEO John-Mark McCafferty said of a landlords' tax break: '[T]here’s no guarantee that that measure would retain those who are planning to leave.' File picture: Jason Clarke

A national housing charity said it would be advocating for a minimum of 10 years of security of rental tenure if tax breaks are to be introduced for landlords.

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said he thinks it is a good idea to improve the tax treatment of landlords to encourage them to stay in the market.