News & Insights

Product updates, guides, and insights for Irish Owners' Management Companies and the professionals who support them.

Industry

Record Housing Growth and the Expanding Irish OMC Market

36,284 new homes were completed in Ireland in 2025 — a record high, and 20% up on the year before. The vast majority were apartments and scheme dwellings. Every single one requires an Owners' Management Company.

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Best Practice

Brick Wall Problems: How OMCs Can Handle Leaks, Arrears, and Short-Term Lets

Some of the most frustrating problems in managed developments aren't the big structural crises — they're the grinding, recurring issues that never quite get resolved. Leaks from above. Owners who stop paying. Short-let apartments disrupting the block. Here's how to approach them properly.

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Finance

The Sinking Fund: Your OMC's Most Important Financial Safety Net

Most apartment owners have heard of the sinking fund but few understand what it actually is, why it matters, or what happens when it's underfunded. This is your OMC's financial safety net — and it deserves more attention than it gets.

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Guides

The Accidental Director: 5 Things Every Apartment Owner Needs to Know About Their Home's Future

Behind every managed Irish estate is a legal and financial engine most owners only notice when something goes wrong. You're not just a neighbour — you're a stakeholder in a non-profit company with real legal duties. Here's what that actually means.

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Product News

Our Biggest-Ever Platform Update

We're excited to announce a major update to OurOMC that transforms how you work across multiple companies. With over 70 improvements and a completely redesigned interface, this is our most significant release to date.

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Industry

The Clear Choice for OMC Management: Why OurOMC Stands Apart

When selecting a software partner to manage an Owners' Management Company in Ireland, the market offers several options. However, a closer look reveals a significant difference between generalist estate agency software and a platform built with the specific needs of an OMC at its core.

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Guides

Navigating the Responsibilities of OMC Directors

Owners' Management Companies play a vital role in managing and maintaining common areas in multi-unit developments. This post summarises the key responsibilities of OMC Directors and explains how OurOMC can assist directors in fulfilling their duties effectively.

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Best Practice

Becoming Proactive: The Key to Better OMC Management

Stephen Covey sold over 40 million copies of 'The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People'. Habit number 1 is 'Be Proactive'. At OurOMC, we have built a comprehensive request and activity tracking system around exactly this principle.

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Guides

What is an OMC really?

An Owners' Management Company (OMC) is a company established for the purposes of becoming the owner of the common areas of a multi-unit development and the management, maintenance and repair of such areas. Here's what you need to know.

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Guides

What is a Company Limited by Guarantee?

A Company Limited by Guarantee (CLG) is a special form of limited liability company. Unlike a regular limited company owned by shareholders, a CLG is owned by its members — making it the natural legal structure for an Irish OMC.

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Guides

What is an OMC?

An Owners' Management Company (OMC) is a company established for the purposes of becoming the owner of the common areas of a multi-unit development and the management, maintenance and repair of such areas. Here's what you need to know.

Read more →