• Press Release – 11th September

    PRESS RELEASE Analysis of Self-Catering Sector in Ireland – Report by Jim Power €256.8m Threat to Wild Atlantic Way Economy A report commissioned by the Irish Self-Catering Federation and compiled by economist Jim Power has found if the 6,585 short term rental units located in the nine counties on the Wild Atlantic Way were utilized […]

    20 November 2024
  • ISCF Budget 2025

        #Budget2025     Upcoming Budget is of serious importance to rebalancing the supports for Tourism in Ireland, particularly the SME Self-Catering sector, which is mostly rurally based. With the Register for STR being introduced clear data on the economic value of the sector will be available for first time since 2008.  The Self-catering […]

    17 September 2024
  • VIDA – VAT in the Digital Age.

    Who is Imposing ViDA Vat The  EU Commission published a draft document on 8/05/2024 on “Value Added Tax (VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA)” The proposal was first introduced by the EU commission in 12/2022, with a single VAT registioatn system across the EU. There would be one EU Vat Registration system with all money […]

    21 June 2024
  • CHANGES IN SELF-CATERING LEGISLATION SEPTEMBER 2023

    What is is Short term renta in Ireland? Self-Catering is under pressure, with increase of areas of Rent Pressure Zones. What new legislation in Ireland and EU to deal with all types STR. Importance of Quality Assurance for STR. SELF-CATERING UNDER PRESSURE The updated Guidelines for Planners and Owners of Self-Catering in Ireland from the […]

    11 September 2023