Revenue representatives to answer property and tax questions at Dublin PTSB show
Ottoline Spearman
The PTSB Ideal Home Show will take place this weekend, bringing Ireland’s leading home improvement professionals and suppliers together under one roof.
The show will be held at the RDS Simmonscourt on Friday, October 17th, from 11am to 5pm; and from 10am to 6pm on Saturday 18th and 19th.
One of this year’s key exhibitors is Revenue, who will be based at Stand K30 throughout the weekend. Visitors will be able to speak to representatives about various reliefs, incentives and tax supports available to homeowners, first-time buyers, and those undertaking home renovations.
Visitors can learn about a range of supports available, including:
- Help to Buy (HTB) Scheme, which assists first-time buyers purchasing or building a new home valued up to €500,000
- Mortgage Interest Relief, extended to 2026, offering a 20 per cent tax credit on qualifying interest payments, capped at €1,250 per year
- Rent a Room Relief, allowing homeowners to earn up to €14,000 tax-free per annum by letting out a room in their home
- Home Renovation Incentive (HRI) and Owner-Occupier Residential Relief, available in designated regeneration areas to support those refurbishing or converting homes for personal use
Revenue representatives will also provide explanations of property-related taxes that homeowners should be aware of, including:
- Local Property Tax (LPT), a self-assessed annual tax based on the market value of your home, with 2026 marking an important revaluation year
- Stamp Duty, applicable to property purchases, transfers and exchanges
- Vacant Homes Tax, charged on residential properties used as dwellings for fewer than 30 days in a 12-month period
- Capital Acquisitions Tax (CAT), payable on certain gifts and inheritances, depending on the relationship between the giver and the recipient
Visitors who are looking to buy their first home, plan a renovation, or better understand their property tax obligations are encouraged to attend.
