Irish property market news and insights – for the industry, by the industry  

 

Before we get stuck into the general property news of the week, below are the local and international stories that might be of particular interest: 

 

• Housing Minister wants to double affordable and social homes in new developments: Darragh O’Brien plans to make developers set aside 20% for local authorities https://www.irishtimes.com/news/politics/housing-minister-wants-to-double-affordable-and-social-homes-in-new-developments-1.4538751?mode=amp

 

• Berlin’s rent cap is illegal, Germany’s highest court rules https://www.irishtimes.com/news/world/europe/berlin-s-rent-cap-is-illegal-germany-s-highest-court-rules-1.4538351?mode=amp

 

• Estate agent apologises after 3D virtual tour exposes personal data https://propertyindustryeye.com/estate-agent-apologises-after-3d-virtual-tour-exposes-personal-data/

 

• The headline we never wanted to read: Glanbia parallels with Apple planning challenge – An Taisce’s pursuit of a judicial review has echoes in the ill-fated Apple plans for Athenry. https://www.farmersjournal.ie/glanbia-parallels-with-apple-planning-challenge-615223

 

• Kirby Group Engineering has received the Iberdrola Supplier of the Year Award for Digitalization at a ceremony in Madrid, Spain. The prestigious prize is one of just four supplier awards given out by the global giant Iberdrola. https://www.irishbuildingmagazine.ie/2021/04/16/kirby-honoured-at-global-innovation-awards/

 

• Rebound in economic growth forecast to close budget deficit https://www.irishtimes.com/business/economy/rebound-in-economic-growth-forecast-to-close-budget-deficit-1.4537311?mode=amp

 

• Dublin secures a Brexit win as City of London hit worse than expected: 135 financial firms have shifted activities from London to Dublin https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/economy/arid-40268009.html

 

• NTA revives €4.5bn underground rail plan to link Heuston Station to Dart https://www.irishtimes.com/news/environment/nta-revives-4-5bn-underground-rail-plan-to-link-heuston-station-to-dart-1.4539533?mode=amp

 

• High-rise housing debate between Ronan and McDonald falls flat: Online debate between McDonald and Ronan proves damp squib https://www.irishtimes.com/business/construction/high-rise-housing-debate-between-ronan-and-mcdonald-falls-flat-1.4535443?mode=amp

 

• Forbes responds to criticism of Limerick article:   Following a barrage of criticism from across Limerick, the piece was taken down within an hour from the Forbes web site https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/home/623806/forbes-respond-to-criticism-of-limerick-article.html Also: Forbes to host major event in Limerick following controversial article https://www-irishexaminer-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster/arid-40267784.html?type=amp

 

• From aristocrats to revolutionaries – No 6 Harcourt Street was at the centre of Irish history https://www.thejournal.ie/readme/irish-history-harcourt-5408356-Apr2021/

 

• Financial advisers form group to protect GPG clients’ interests https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/financial-advisers-form-group-dolphin-gpg-clients-interests-gg7q0cvqt

 

• Quiz: Can you identify these Irish towns with shared placenames?   https://www.thejournal.ie/quiz-placenames-5402112-Apr2021/

 

• Dublin’s most famous street names, what they mean, and the reasons behind them https://www.dublinlive.ie/news/dublins-most-famous-street-names-20410656.amp

 

 

If you missed last week’s round-up, you can catch up here: https://propertydistrict.ie/category/sunday-property-review/ 

As always, you might let me know if I have missed out on any relevant property news by emailing  carol@propertydistrict.ie.

(Apologies in advance for any typos, it’s difficult to get good help on a Sunday. Also, I use voice to text dictation so just sound out anything that really doesn’t make sense in a strong rural accent and that should help!)

 

 

 

SUNDAY LISTEN

Property Matters: Ireland’s First Weekly Property Radio Show & Podcast

 

Ireland’s first weekly property radio show, Property Matters, launched In January 2019 on Dublin South FM 93.9 and is now available internationally via iTunes and Spotify podcast (www.iPropertyRadio.com). The team delivers 60 minutes of industry chat weekly with guests from the areas of planning, construction, property and proptech.

 

On #PropertyMatters iPropertyRadio.com this week Matterport and Matterport UK‘s James Morris-Manuel joins us on iPropertyRadio.com to discuss the value of digital twins as an asset to sit alongside the physical/built asset, new uses of the visualisation technology  for snagging, and the future of construction…

 

Watch back: https://youtu.be/42QIh4RjmV0 

 

 

 

*Listen back to all shows at: https://ipropertyradio.com/property-matters/

 

Email the Property Matters team at info@propertydistrict.ie 

 

 

 

PLACEMAKING

PUBLIC CONSULTATION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

 

• How Can We Make Cities Work? https://amp.rte.ie/amp/1208665/

 

• Hugh Wallace: We must all be champions of Ireland’s great rural revival – Covid-19 merely speeded up the inevitable move away from urban living, but can the government deliver on its promise of dynamic rural development? https://www.businesspost.ie/property-insight/hugh-wallace-we-must-all-be-champions-of-irelands-great-rural-revival-cfd0b90b

 

• Arklow selected as Wicklow’s first decarbonisation zone https://wicklownews.net/2021/04/arklow-selected-as-wicklows-first-decarbonisation-zone/

 

• Finalists for the CIF’s Design a Home for Everyone announced https://www.irishbuildingmagazine.ie/2021/04/13/finalists-for-the-cifs-design-a-home-for-everyone-announced/

 

• Four ways to make Dublin’s north inner city work for its people: Forget whitewater rafting – we need ideas that benefit those who live here https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/una-mullally-four-ways-to-make-dublin-s-north-inner-city-work-for-its-people-1.4534391?mode=amp

 

• New Public Realm for Meath Street: Public Information Meetings | News | The Liberties Dublin https://libertiesdublin.ie/new-public-realm-for-meath-street-public-information-meetings/

 

• Construction of café and public toilets at Merrion Square to start this summer: The building works on the north west side of the famous Dublin park will take a year to complete https://www.businesspost.ie/construction/construction-of-cafe-and-public-toilets-at-merrion-square-to-start-this-summer-453925ab

 

• A ‘big, bold’ idea for Dublin city: A heated outdoor swimming pool in George’s Dock https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/travel/ireland/a-big-bold-idea-for-dublin-city-a-heated-outdoor-swimming-pool-in-george-s-dock-1.4536303?mode=amp

 

• BusConnects Dublin explainer from where project is now to how update affects you https://www.dublinlive.ie/news/dublin-news/busconnects-dublin-explainer-what-it-20383676

 

• Cork open farm seeking permission to develop accommodation pods https://www.echolive.ie/corknews/arid-40266404.html

 

• New water sports facility for Galway City in €19m scheme – Galway Daily https://www.galwaydaily.com/news/new-water-sports-facility-for-galway-city-in-e19m-scheme/

 

• Limerick remains open for business as major revitalisation works get underway https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/business/624038/limerick-remains-open-for-business-as-major-revitalisation-works-get-underway.html

 

• Contract awarded for construction of Castlecomer Footbridge https://www.kilkennypeople.ie/news/north-kilkenny/625503/contract-awarded-for-construction-of-castlecomer-footbridge.html

 

• Design team appointed to give east Mayo town a new look | Connaught Telegraph https://www.con-telegraph.ie/2021/04/14/design-team-appointed-to-give-east-mayo-town-a-new-look/

 

• ‘Our Rural Future’ headed into a bottleneck https://m.independent.ie/regionals/corkman/news/our-rural-future-headed-into-a-bottleneck-40313908.html

 

• Rated and slated: All 32 GAA county grounds assessed – but how does your’s measure up? https://m.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/rated-and-slated-all-32-gaa-county-grounds-assessed-but-how-does-yours-measure-up-40322039.html

 

 

*PLACEengage: The future of speedy, successful placemaking for property developers is here – Property developers and project owners ready Public Consultation are encouraged to contact the PLACEengage team for full details*

 

 

 

CONSTRUCTION & DEVELOPMENT NEWS

 

• Up to 20,000 construction workers to return to sites:  But there continues to be frustration within the industry that building work in the remaining parts of the sector that remain stalled cannot yet resume https://amp.rte.ie/amp/1209212/

 

• Construction sector more upbeat about prospect of recovery as restrictions ease:Jump in confidence underpinned by the expectation of improved business conditions https://m.independent.ie/business/irish/construction-sector-more-upbeat-about-prospect-of-recovery-as-restrictions-ease-40301265.html

 

• The Irish Construction Industry is “increasingly upbeat about the prospects for recovery”, according to the index that tracks sentiment in the sector. 60% of contractors surveyed say they are expecting to see expansion over the next 12 months https://www.irishbuildingmagazine.ie/2021/04/12/lockdown-leads-to-further-decline-in-activity-but-confidence-reaches-two-and-a-half-year-high/

 

• Builders return to residential sites eager to make up lost ground https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/economy/arid-40264289.html?type=amp

 

• ‘Robust’ level of development land deals in Q1: New figures from CBRE show that 23 land sales were completed in the first quarter of 2021, worth a total of €110m. Average quarterly transactions in development land over the last five years have been €240m https://amp.rte.ie/amp/1209271/

 

• ‘Serious concerns’ over LDA delivering affordable housing https://www.echo.ie/ballyfermot/article/serious-concerns-over-lda-delivering-affordable-housing

 

• ‘Fast-track’ planning process for housing slows to a crawl:  With this week’s easing of Covid-19 restrictions seeing the resumption of construction on new home schemes across the country, the “fast-track” planning process introduced by former minister for housing Eoghan Murphy as a temporary measure four years ago seems to be perhaps the main impediment to the delivery of housing. https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/homes-and-property/new-to-market/fast-track-planning-process-for-housing-slows-to-a-crawl-1.4537059?mode=amp

 

• Proper planning is key to future-proofing our cities and towns https://m.independent.ie/opinion/comment/proper-planning-is-key-to-future-proofing-our-cities-and-towns-40316919.html

 

• New homes focus should be on medium-density, viable housing as recovery from Covid-19 impact awaits: Shared equity is one viable approach to affordability, argues  Sherry FitzGerald New Homes Director Paul Hannon, https://www.irishexaminer.com/property/commercial/arid-40266230.html?type=amp

 

• One of BAM’s claims over the National Children’s Hospital contract has just hit the High Court. There are 700 more…The escalating row between the hospital development board and its main builder is threatening to spill over into a mammoth legal battle. https://thecurrency.news/articles/42835/one-of-bams-claims-over-the-national-childrens-hospital-contract-has-just-hit-the-high-court-there-are-700-more/

 

• Permission granted for first co-living scheme following Minister’s ban https://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/permission-granted-for-first-co-living-scheme-following-minister-s-ban-1.4537184?mode=amp

 

• German investor confirms €200m deal for Dublin residential scheme: It is the first in the Irish residential segment to involve forward funding by an end investor. https://www.irishtimes.com/business/commercial-property/german-investor-confirms-200m-deal-for-dublin-residential-scheme-1.4539428?mode=amp

 

• Controversial Blackrock apartment development wins approval: Project had been opposed by former politician Pat Cox and Government department https://www-irishtimes-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.irishtimes.com/business/commercial-property/controversial-blackrock-apartment-development-wins-approval-1.4538414?mode=amp

 

• Pub escapes demolition after permission for apartments refused https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-40263251.html

 

• Noel Smyth seeks €8.5m for south Dublin site with planning for 200 apartments https://www.irishtimes.com/business/commercial-property/noel-smyth-seeks-8-5m-for-south-dublin-site-with-planning-for-200-apartments-1.4536156?mode=amp

 

• Dublin City Council announces plans for 200 new homes  https://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/dublin-city-council-announces-plans-for-200-new-homes-1112507.html

 

• Dublin resident lodges appeal against Ashford Castle operator’s plan for city hotel https://www.irishtimes.com/business/construction/dublin-resident-lodges-appeal-against-ashford-castle-operator-s-plan-for-city-hotel-1.4536521?mode=amp

 

• GAA gets go-ahead for new hotel near Croke Park: Dalata expected to operate 200-bed facility on part of the grounds of Clonliffe College https://www.irishtimes.com/business/transport-and-tourism/gaa-gets-go-ahead-for-new-hotel-near-croke-park-1.4537157?mode=amp

 

• Cork County Council challenges minister’s order over €100m retail centre https://www.echolive.ie/corknews/arid-40268249.html

 

• Planning permission granted for almost 40 houses in Tower https://www.echolive.ie/corknews/arid-40266896.html

 

• Plan for student block on Headford Road faces appeal  https://galwaybayfm.ie/galway-bay-fm-news-desk/plan-for-student-block-on-headford-road-faces-appeal/

 

• Formal application lodged for outdoor dining area at Galway Harbour – Galway Bay FM https://galwaybayfm.ie/galway-bay-fm-news-desk/formal-application-lodged-for-outdoor-dining-area-at-galway-harbour/

 

• IDA secures permission for €11m Limerick project https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/planning/625655/ida-secures-permission-for-11m-limerick-project.html

 

• New housing scheme planned for Limerick town https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/home/623709/new-housing-scheme-planned-for-limerick-town.html

 

• Jobs on the way for Naas as massive €9m industrial facility gets green light  https://www.leinsterleader.ie/news/home/624331/latest-jobs-on-the-way-for-naas-as-massive-9m-industrial-facility-gets-green-light.html

 

• Planning Permission For 50 Apartments In Leixlip Referred To An Bord Pleanála. | Kfm Radio https://kfmradio.com/news/15042021-0802/planning-permission-50-apartments-leixlip-referred-bord-plean%C3%A1la

 

• Planning permission granted for 333 residential units in Clane  https://kildare-nationalist.ie/2021/04/16/planning-permission-granted-for-333-residential-units-in-clane/

 

• Plans lodged for hostel and retail unit at Tonery’s Pub in Bohermore https://connachttribune.ie/plans-lodged-for-hostel-and-retail-unit-at-tonerys-pub-in-bohermore/amp/

 

• Move to terminate Maplewood contractor led to deadlock in dispute with investment firm https://www.irishtimes.com/business/commercial-property/move-to-terminate-maplewood-contractor-led-to-deadlock-in-dispute-with-investment-firm-1.4536434?mode=amp

 

• Dublin wealth manager Elkstone announces £20m student scheme at Belfast flashpoint https://www.irishnews.com/business/2021/04/13/news/dublin-wealth-manager-elkstone-announces-20m-student-scheme-at-belfast-flashpoint-2285837/

 

• Doubt cast at Laing O’Rourke’s Irish firm: Arm of multinational construction firm uncertain of ability to continue https://m.independent.ie/business/irish/doubt-cast-at-laing-orourkes-irish-firm-40323068.html

 

• Jacobs has confirmed the appointment of John Cronin as Vice President and General Manager, Life Sciences Europe and Michael Donegan as Director of Business Development, Life Sciences Ireland, UK & Nordics (pictured below). https://www.irishbuildingmagazine.ie/2021/04/12/jacobs-confirms-two-senior-life-sciences-appointments/

 

• West Clare eco-builder takes construction talent to small screen – Clare Echo https://www.clareecho.ie/west-clare-eco-builder-takes-construction-talent-to-small-screen/

 

 

PROPTECH, MMC & CONSTRUCTION INNOVATION

 

• Proptech Ireland is updating the database of 2021 Irish technology providers for the built environment – From smart design and planning right through to the smart property transaction, where does your Irish-led or Ireland-based proptech  or MMC business sit?  Pease take five minutes to add or update your details to our internationally-shared listing here: SIGN UP HERE: *PROPTECH INNOVATORS and STARTUPS * 

 

• Introduction to the Technology Enabling Build to Rent (BTR) https://standardaccess.co/an-introduction-to-the-technology-enabling-build-to-rent-btr/

 

• Construction Tech in Ireland has come of age  | Civil&Construction Ireland http://www.civilandconstruction.ie/2021/04/12/construction-tech/

 

• The Office of the Planning Regulator launches Plan-Making Calculator, which estimates the timeframe for making or reviewing a city or county development plan. https://www.opr.ie/plan-making-calculator/

 

• Icon Ventures opens Dublin office as it targets European start-ups https://www.irishtimes.com/business/technology/icon-ventures-opens-dublin-office-as-it-targets-european-start-ups-1.4536105?mode=amp

 

• First-time buyers create digital tool that checks up on your conveyancer: InTouch creators say “the whole industry” needs to be transparent and online. Plus, the best innovators shaking up the system https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/first-time-buyers-create-digital-tool-that-checks-up-on-your-conveyancer-rrn3pqvzx

 

• Proptech founders and investors now have a digital event they can’t miss: Relevation – Tech.eu https://tech.eu/features/37338/proptech-founders-and-investors-now-have-a-digital-event-they-cant-miss-relevation/

 

• PlaceTech | Property faces ‘real problem’ by neglecting data ethics https://placetech-net.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/placetech.net/analysis/property-faces-real-problem-by-neglecting-data-ethics/amp/

 

• The CEO interview: how Mace wants to use tech to shape the country: “The power of data is unbelievable… we are a sustainability and data company. We just happen to do great buildings’ https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/contractors/mace/the-ceo-interview-how-mace-wants-to-use-tech-to-shape-the-country-31-03-2021/

 

• Adrian Gill – talking agency consolidation, PropTech, retail and Boomin https://www.estateagenttoday.co.uk/breaking-news/2021/4/adrian-gill–talking-agency-consolidation-proptech-retail-and-boomin

 

• Zoopla challenges Rightmove with changes to features, functionality and branding https://propertyindustryeye.com/zoopla-unveils-sweeping-changes-to-its-functionality-and-branding/

 

• How Is Technology Enhancing The Construction Industry? – TechShout https://www.techshout.com/business/2021/13/how-is-technology-enhancing-the-construction-industry/

 

• Why does Amazon hate its most enthusiastic smart home fans? https://www.theverge.com/22381356/blink-homebridge-crackdown-amazon-subscriptions

 

• Construction is notoriously expensive. Can cloud platforms build a better future? – Industrious https://www.ibm.com/blogs/industries/building-construction-cloud-openbuilt-mark-farmer-interview/

 

• How tablets transform construction sites https://www.pbctoday.co.uk/news/bim-news/tablet-construction-sites/91924/

 

• Autodesk launches Revit 2022: With over 80 new enhancements https://www.irishbuildingmagazine.ie/2021/04/16/autodesk-launches-revit-2022/

 

• The New Disruptor on the Block: How Proptech is Changing the Way We Interact with Real Estate | ArchDaily https://www.archdaily.com/959780/the-new-disruptor-on-the-block-how-proptech-is-changing-the-way-we-interact-with-real-estate

 

• Gauging the implications of AR | Professional | Property Week https://www.propertyweek.com/legal-and-professional/gauging-the-implications-of-ar/5113710.article

 

• Mynd Management Expands Leadership Team and Adds PropTech Expert to Board https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/mynd-management-expands-leadership-team-and-adds-proptech-expert-to-board-301266716.html

 

• PropTech API Integrations? Now You’re Speaking My Language | Propmodo https://www.propmodo.com/proptech-api-integrations-now-youre-speaking-my-language/

 

• Former Head Of Global Real Estate At CBRE Joins Proptech Firm Density https://www.bisnow.com/national/news/technology/peter-van-emburgh-joins-proptech-firm-density-former-cbre-real-estate-head-108490

 

 

RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY NEWS (including PRS)

 

• Irish house prices rise 3% year-on-year in February https://mobile.reuters.com/article/amp/idUSL1N2M80SG

 

• How Covid-19 has upended Ireland’s housing market: “…with perhaps surprisingly strong demand and very weak supply, prices have gone up quite a bit…” https://amp.rte.ie/amp/1210158/

 

• First time buyers: Certain amount of new homes could be ringfenced | Newstalk https://www.newstalk.com/news/certain-amount-of-new-homes-could-be-ringfenced-for-first-time-buyers-under-plans-1181046

 

• Pandemic accelerates dramatic changes in house-buying trends: Properties are going ‘sale agreed’ quickly, sea-swimmers are hunting for properties close to the coast, and there has been a shift out of the city to suburbia https://www.businesspost.ie/property-insight/pandemic-accelerates-dramatic-changes-in-house-buying-trends-8184bd95

 

• I offered €315,000 for a house after a virtual viewing. Solo Buyer: I quickly realised Dublin asking prices were mere starting points in a bidding war https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/homes-and-property/i-offered-315-000-for-a-house-after-a-virtual-viewing-1.4532978?mode=amp

 

• Dublin remains the fifth most expensive place to rent a home in Europe- Ahead of Dublin on the list are London, Zurich, Geneva and Moscow https://m.independent.ie/irish-news/dublin-remains-the-fifth-most-expensive-place-to-rent-a-home-in-europe-40310889.html

 

• How affordable is housing for first-time buyers? https://www.irishtimes.com/business/personal-finance/how-affordable-is-housing-for-first-time-buyers-1.4534394?mode=amp

 

 

• Right time to sell as strong demand from buyers continues https://www.advertiser.ie/galway/article/121079/right-time-to-sell-as-strong-demand-from-buyers-continues

 

• Property prices far exceeding the asking price as people look to move to Lovely Leitrim – Tightening of supply: No new homes being built resulting in a lack of supply for buyers https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/newsletter-leitrimobserver/624742/property-prices-far-exceeding-the-asking-price-as-people-look-to-move-to-lovely-leitrim.html

 

• Ireland’s credit unions on target to retrofit 2,000 homes in 2021 https://www.echolive.ie/business/arid-40263377.html?type=amp

 

• Irish Examiner view: Neglect of vacant properties is stupid – There are more vacant council houses in Limerick than there are homeless people https://www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/ourview/arid-40264745.html?type=amp

 

• Arizona firm to buy Irish subprime loans at 75% discount: Goldman Sachs is selling the portfolio of mortgages in arrears to Balbec Capital https://www.irishtimes.com/business/financial-services/arizona-firm-to-buy-irish-subprime-loans-at-75-discount-1.4536367?mode=amp

 

• Mary Robinson’s former home in the heart of Ranelagh for €4.5m https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/homes-and-property/new-to-market/mary-robinson-s-former-home-in-the-heart-of-ranelagh-for-4-5m-1.4536232?mode=amp

 

• Ireland’s ‘most haunted house’ on the market for €2.65m: Wexford’s Loftus Hall boasts 22 bedrooms, ‘beautiful architectural design’… and a legend that the devil himself paid a visit in 1775 https://m.independent.ie/irish-news/for-sale-irelands-most-haunted-house-on-the-market-for-265m-40318924.html

 

 

 

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY NEWS

 

• Developers eye potential €50m sale of Royal Liver Retail Park https://www.irishtimes.com/business/commercial-property/developers-eye-potential-50m-sale-of-royal-liver-retail-park-1.4536336?mode=amp

 

• Liffey Valley given green light to go ahead with €135 million extension:  The proposed extension will be centred around a large public plaza adjacent to the centre with two large retail units at either end https://www.dublinlive.ie/news/liffeyvalley-shoppingireland-building-extension-plans-20383103

 

• Irish Life to sell Matheson’s docklands HQ to Deka for €125m: Deal cements German asset manager as active buyer of Irish commercial property https://www.irishtimes.com/business/commercial-property/irish-life-to-sell-matheson-s-docklands-hq-to-deka-for-125m-1.4537518?mode=amp

 

• Dublin city centre mixed-use investment guiding at €950,000 https://www.irishtimes.com/business/commercial-property/dublin-city-centre-mixed-use-investment-guiding-at-950-000-1.4535336?mode=amp

 

• Clyde Real Estate offers two industrial facilities for sale https://m.independent.ie/business/commercial-property/clyde-real-estate-offers-two-industrial-facilities-for-sale-40286293.html

 

• ‘Frustration’ for Irish investors who put €107m into Dolphin Trust property firm: Irish investors failed to get interest payments on loan notes and principal payments returned since late 2019    https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/economy/arid-40266266.html

 

• Bids come early on 40 acre farm near theatrical village https://www.irishexaminer.com/farming/arid-40267487.html?type=amp

 

 

INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY NEWS

 

• Walsh takes home €1.8m profit after selling Florida penthouse https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/walsh-takes-home-1-8m-profit-after-selling-florida-penthouse-90fpl97ww

 

• London’s ‘super-prime’ luxury property market was world leader in 2020: UK capital is ‘world’s leading wealth destination’ after sales of homes worth more than £7.3m rose 3% last year https://www.theguardian.com/business/2021/apr/12/londons-super-prime-luxury-property-market-was-world-leader-in-2020

 

• Revealed – the capital’s largest BTR development unveiled by Greystar https://www.propertyinvestortoday.co.uk/breaking-news/2021/4/revealed–the-capitals-largest-btr-development-unveiled-by-greystar?source=newsticker

 

• Grenfell contractor sells regional construction businesses to newly formed company https://www.insidehousing.co.uk/news/news/grenfell-contractor-sells-regional-construction-businesses-to-newly-formed-company-70368

 

• Grafton hangs ‘for sale’ sign round Buildbase https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/grafton-hangs-for-sale-sign-round-buildbase

 

• Hammerson: Shopping centre giant slashes rents in revival bid https://www.bbc.com/news/business-56770600

 

• Kimco Realty And Weingarten To Merge, Creating $20.5B Retail Landlord Juggernaut https://www.bisnow.com/houston/news/commercial-real-estate/weingarten-to-merge-with-kimco-realty-creating-retail-landlord-juggernaut-108533

 

 

 

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Irish Property Buyers Handbook annuals

 

As many of you might know, my annual property book The Irish Property Buyers’ Handbook (since 2011) was rebranded in 2018 and now appears as part of The Property Insider series, published by Oak Tree Press, the first three titles are now published and available here: https://www.amazon.com/Carol-Tallon/

 

From 2020, the publishers and I wanted to ensure the content remains topical and we are now doing this by crowd-sourcing home buyer and investor queries, with crowd-sourced and editorial team answers. 

 

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