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:
- Level 5 lockdown to remain until March 5 https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-40214057.html?type=amp
- Every week of lockdown between 700 and 800 houses will not be built, says minister https://www.thejournal.ie/construction-housing-lockdown-5337260-Jan2021/
- Residential building must be prioritised if phased return of construction is required – Cummins https://www.finegael.ie/residential-building-must-be-prioritised-if-phased-return-of-construction-is-required-cummins/
- Economy set for ‘rapid rebound’ once restrictions lifted, Goodbody says https://www.irishtimes.com/business/economy/economy-set-for-rapid-rebound-once-restrictions-lifted-goodbody-says-1.4466770?mode=amp
- Property market has become a loaded dice: Public needs and rights regarded as secondary to commercial ambitions https://www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/ourview/arid-40215029.html?type=amp
- Irish billionaires’ wealth up €3bn amid virus – report https://amp.rte.ie/amp/1191804/
- High net worth professionals prefer Ireland’s IIP for investment immigration due to the greater flexibility and cost certainty it offers https://stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2021/01/24/high-net-worth-professionals-prefer-ireland-s-iip-for-investment-immigration
- Housing is in an even sicker state than health: Once the fog of pandemic lifts, the urgency to tackling housing is going to return to top the agenda. Government and Opposition may need to change their questionable ideologies around the issue to resolve it https://www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/columnists/arid-40216814.html
- Dublin drops out of top 10 ‘most liveable’ cities https://www.irishtimes.com/business/economy/dublin-drops-out-of-top-10-most-liveable-cities-1.4469464?mode=amp
- Fintan O’Toole: Dublin city – facing its third great abandonment – must be reimagined https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/art-and-design/fintan-o-toole-dublin-city-facing-its-third-great-abandonment-must-be-reimagined-1.4467378?mode=amp
- Darragh O’Brien: Ambitious aims and imaginative solutions can solve housing woes https://www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/commentanalysis/arid-40212971.html
- Engineers urge Government to go green with infrastructure plan: Engineers Ireland said less than 30% of its members feel Ireland’s infrastructure is in good shape https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/companies/arid-40216949.html
- Africa seeking data centre construction expertise: “Irish construction and engineering firms have established a leadership position internationally in the delivery of complex data centre projects. Indeed, it has become increasingly difficult to find a major data centre project in the UK, western Europe, and the Nordic countries that doesn’t feature strong Irish involvement…” https://amp.independent.ie/business/small-business/africa-seeking-data-centre-construction-expertise-40026158.html
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 Property Matters this week…
PROPERTY – Joseph Kane, Customer Success Manager with Open Sky
PLANNING/DEVELOPMENT – Robert Nowlan, Planning & Property Advisor with RW Nowlan & Associates
PROPTECH – Cian O’Flaherty, CEO of Safecility
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PLACEMAKING
PUBLIC CONSULTATION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
- Minister warned High Court ruling could scupper plans for 10,000 houses: Property lobbyists say quashing of Howth development based on lack of detail in planning drawings could set worrying precedent https://www.businesspost.ie/houses/minister-warned-high-court-ruling-could-scupper-plans-for-10000-houses-83b8ce27
- Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Michael McGrath, has extended the deadline for submissions to the public consultation phase of the National Development Plan by three weeks to the 19th of February 2021 https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/5793f-minister-mcgrath-extends-the-deadline-for-the-public-consultation-phase-of-the-national-development-plan/#
- High Court challenges against An Bord Pleanála decisions double in three years https://www.irishtimes.com/business/economy/high-court-challenges-against-an-bord-plean%C3%A1la-decisions-double-in-three-years-1.4468633?mode=amp
- Walkable, cycle-friendly Dublin: The planning model that could change the city https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/art-and-design/walkable-cycle-friendly-dublin-the-planning-model-that-could-change-the-city-1.4469161?mode=amp
- Will cycle lanes be the fast track to house price rises? New segregated cycle lanes in areas of south Co Dublin are being linked to increased interest from prospective house-buyers. Is this a new ‘Luas effect’ https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/will-cycle-lanes-be-the-fast-track-to-house-price-rises-73h98rpr7
- ‘Horrendously out of proportion’: Residents set against 19-storey apartments -Locals take judicial review over SCR scheme of 732 apartments including co-living units https://www.irishtimes.com/news/environment/horrendously-out-of-proportion-residents-set-against-19-storey-apartments-1.4468465?mode=amp
- Can Dublin’s office blocks be turned into housing? https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/art-and-design/can-dublin-s-office-blocks-be-turned-into-housing-1.4468381?mode=amp
- Parnell Square revamp goes back to square one: Kennedy Wilson and Dublin city council have moved quietly to wind down a joint venture project that was to develop Dublin’s Parnell Square West as a new cultural quarter. https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/parnell-square-revamp-goes-back-to-square-one-x8b2hnmhn
- Santry development objector out of time, court rules https://www.breakingnews.ie/amp/ireland/santry-development-objector-out-of-time-court-rules-1070060.html
- Player Wills site: Dublin 8 locals object to plans for ‘grim’ 19-storey apartment block | Newstalk https://www.newstalk.com/news/locals-in-dublin-8-object-to-plans-for-grim-19-storey-apartment-block-1142053
- Pat Kenny ‘taken aback’ by plan for nursing home next to his Dalkey house https://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/pat-kenny-taken-aback-by-plan-for-nursing-home-next-to-his-dalkey-house-1070753.html
- 11 ways to reinvigorate Dublin city centre https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/art-and-design/11-ways-to-reinvigorate-dublin-city-centre-1.4470918?mode=amp
- Cork’s Marina to get multi-million euro upgrade https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster/arid-40215380.html
- Enterprise centre expansion set to bring hundreds of new jobs to Limerick village https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/home/603849/enterprise-centre-expansion-set-to-bring-hundreds-of-new-jobs-to-limerick-village.html
- 25 jobs are to be created in Limerick to support walking and cycling through the funding of a new active travel unit in Limerick City and County Council and a Regional Design office for active travel to be based in Limerick. https://www.live95fm.ie/news/live95-news/breaking-two-job-boost-announcements-for-limerick/
- Public consultation opens over Athlone to Galway greenway route https://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/public-consultation-opens-over-athlone-to-galway-greenway-route-1.4467584?mode=amp
- Waterford joys clear as crystal, but Offaly boos liveability index: An analysis of the best places to live in Ireland ranks the southeastern county top and the midlands one last https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/waterford-joys-clear-as-crystal-but-offaly-boos-liveability-index-57r332x53
- Connecting with towns & villages will be key to success of West Clare Greenway https://www.clareecho.ie/connecting-with-towns-villages-will-be-key-to-success-of-west-clare-greenway/
- Plans to start construction work on Keem Bay signature discovery point revealed https://www.con-telegraph.ie/2021/01/28/plans-to-start-construction-work-on-keem-bay-signature-discovery-point-revealed/
- A ‘vacant’ town ‘keeps the good side out’ in Kerry https://m.independent.ie/irish-news/a-vacant-town-keeps-the-good-side-out-in-kerry-40006343.html
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CONSTRUCTION & DEVELOPMENT NEWS
- CIF president calls for ‘urgent optimism’ in building industry: The Construction Industry Federation’s Industry Outlook Forum last Thursday examined all aspects of the challenging Covid-19 situation https://www.businesspost.ie/commercial-reports/cif-president-calls-for-urgent-optimism-in-building-industry-e1668b54
- Frank McDonald: The ‘Planning Industrial Complex’ is in overdrive in Dublin https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/art-and-design/frank-mcdonald-the-planning-industrial-complex-is-in-overdrive-in-dublin-1.4470379?mode=amp
- Lockdown could cost construction industry €3bn https://amp.rte.ie/amp/1191973/
- Cost to develop Dublin city apartment as much as €619,000: ‘Bricks and mortar’ account for less than half of overall build costs, report claims https://www.irishtimes.com/business/construction/cost-to-develop-dublin-city-apartment-as-much-as-619-000-1.4467616?mode=amp
- Also, Cost of building apartments in Dublin falls by almost 9% over past three years https://www.thejournal.ie/first-time-buyers-apartment-dublin-5335798-Jan2021/
- The Irish Times view on building costs: is the State paying over the odds? Dublin City Council seems to be paying about €100,000 more for construction than the privater sector is charging itself https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/editorial/the-irish-times-view-on-building-costs-is-the-state-paying-over-the-odds-1.4469339?mode=amp
- We need straight answers on hike in cost of social housing: The question must be asked as to why the private sector is charging DCC €100,000 more per apartment to build than it is charging itself https://www.businesspost.ie/houses/eoin-o-broin-we-need-straight-answers-on-hike-in-cost-of-social-housing-42e5fd2a
- Buyer resolve and State aids will drive new home sales: There’s a new focus among developers on delivering practical and well-designed workspaces within each property https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/homes-and-property/buyer-resolve-and-state-aids-will-drive-new-home-sales-1.4468324?mode=amp
- Dublin councils struggling to chase vacant site owners for levy: Under pressure from the housing department, the three local authorities blamed Covid-19 for the delay https://www.businesspost.ie/houses/dublin-councils-struggling-to-chase-vacant-site-owners-for-levy-4826f32d
- Building the nation: The Construction Information Services’s survey of upcoming residential and commercial developments across the country https://www.businesspost.ie/commercial/building-the-nation-cis-round-up-27014b83
- Google has secured planning permission to transform ground floors of two of its towers at its €300m development at Boland’s Mill into a market-place to facilitate local food and craft businesses. https://m.independent.ie/irish-news/google-gets-green-light-to-build-new-urban-quarter-40029003.html
- South Dublin site with full planning for 120 apartments seeks €8.5m https://www.irishtimes.com/business/commercial-property/south-dublin-site-with-full-planning-for-120-apartments-seeks-8-5m-1.4467232?mode=amp
- Firm part-owned by Bono accused of trying to create new ‘Temple Bar’ in plush Dalkey: Local residents appeal decision to approve redevelopment of The Tramyard Independent.ie https://m.independent.ie/business/commercial-property/firm-part-owned-by-bono-accused-of-trying-to-create-new-temple-bar-in-plush-dalkey-40024777.html
- ESB seeks to turn museum into luxury apartments for sale https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/heritage/esb-seeks-to-turn-museum-into-luxury-apartments-1.4466780?mode=amp
- Listed housebuilder Cairn Homes has sold an 11.5 acre site in Greystones, Co Wicklow to the Department of Education. https://m.independent.ie/business/commercial-property/cairn-homes-sells-115-acre-wicklow-site-to-department-of-education-40006675.html
- Simon Coveney: More apartments need to be built in Cork city so people can live without cars https://www.echolive.ie/corknews/arid-40216838.html?type=amp
- Major housing development planned for Cork village: Plan for the 7.5-hectare site near Tower includes almost 200 homes and a supermarket, creche, and cafe https://www.irishexaminer.com/property/developmentconstruction/arid-40217054.html
- Bessborough developers urged to retain forensic archaeologists during site works: Expert advises proper supervision in case infant remains found if planning is granted https://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/bessborough-developers-urged-to-retain-forensic-archaeologists-during-site-works-1.4466721?mode=amp
- Decision expected on eight-storey apartment block at Bessborough https://www.irishexaminer.com/property/commercial/arid-40215329.html
- Plan lodged to relocate shop entrance door at Dangan student development https://galwaybayfm.ie/galway-bay-fm-news-desk/plan-lodged-to-relocate-shop-entrance-door-at-dangan-student-development/
- An Bord Pleanála has overturned the decision of Mayo County Council to refuse planning permission for a leading betting agency to move premises in Castlebar. https://www.con-telegraph.ie/2021/01/29/leading-betting-agency-scores-mayo-planning-victory/
- Major retailer gets green light for Limerick store https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/home/604518/major-retailer-gets-green-light-for-limerick-store.html
- ‘Great news’ as planning permission is granted for new Limerick school https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/education/605968/great-news-as-planning-permission-is-granted-for-new-limerick-school.html
- Sale of former shop and lands set to breathe new life into Limerick village https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/home/605517/sale-of-former-shop-and-lands-set-to-breathe-new-life-into-limerick-village.html
- Good news for Kildare as €4m medical centre beside M7 gets green light https://www.kildarenow.com/news/home/604825/good-news-for-kildare-as-4m-medical-centre-beside-m7-gets-green-light.html
- Kildare Village-style retail centre ‘could attract over two million visitors a year’ | Meath Chronicle https://www.meathchronicle.ie/2021/01/26/kildare-village-style-retail-centre-could-attract-over-two-million-visitors-a-year/
- Preliminary work starts on Naas Shopping Centre https://www.kildarenow.com/news/home/606005/preliminary-work-starts-on-naas-shopping-centre.html
- Financial Conditions Attached To Naas Hotel Project, Appealed To ABP: KCC attached a range of conditions to the permission, including Development Levies. It notes that Clane Inn Ltd’s appeal is “financial” – decision due on May 24th. https://kfmradio.com/news/28012021-0802/financial-conditions-attached-naas-hotel-project-appealed-abp
- Rugby club fights logistics centre proposal: Appeal against development on former Hewlett-Packard site in Leixlip Independent.ie https://m.independent.ie/business/irish/rugby-club-fights-logistics-centre-proposal-40024438.html
- Bid for 815 new housing units at Castlelands – This process bypasses Fingal County Council’s Planning Department and will be decided upon by An Bord Pleanála https://m.independent.ie/regionals/fingalindependent/news/bid-for-815-new-housing-units-at-castlelands-40008023.html
- €25,000 sale of ‘Connolly’s Field’ a ‘steal at the price’ https://m.independent.ie/regionals/argus/news/25000-sale-of-connollys-field-a-steal-at-the-price-40006639.html
- Big apartment blocks planned for historic landmark site in Portlaoise https://www.leinsterexpress.ie/news/news/605583/plans-for-big-apartments-on-historic-landmark-site-in-portlaoise-on-the-way-to-county-hall-for.html
- ‘Frustration’ over delay to plans being lodged for 547 new Athlone homes | Westmeath Independent https://www.westmeathindependent.ie/2021/01/27/frustration-over-delay-to-plans-being-lodged-for-547-new-athlone-homes/
- German retailer eyes up Cootehill site: Aldi has witnessed a surge in sales and customer footfall in the last 12 months, with sales growing by 15.2%. https://www.anglocelt.ie/2021/01/29/german-retailer-eyes-up-cootehill-site/
- Local businesses lodge appeals to Supermac’s €10m motorway plaza plans: “A QUESTION mark has been thrown over plans by Supermac’s to construct a €10m Barack Obama-style motorway plaza outside Ennis off the M18 motorway. Last month, Clare County Council granted planning permission to Supermac’s MD, Pat McDonagh for the development in a long running planning saga that has been going on for six years…” https://clarechampion.ie/local-businesses-lodge-appeals-to-supermacs-e10m-motorway-plaza-plans/
- Sean Mulryan’s Kildare stud farm boundary move hits a wall with planners https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/sean-mulryans-kildare-stud-farm-boundary-move-hits-a-wall-with-planners-gzvwxhqnz
- Building advice: The difference between an architect and an engineer https://www.irishexaminer.com/property/residential/arid-40216034.html
- Interview: Counting the days to building’s return – Keeping construction sites closed will have an impact far beyond the building sector, according to Walls director Frank Kelly https://amp.independent.ie/business/irish/interview-counting-the-days-to-buildings-return-40026144.html
- Kirby Group has a spring in its step: Sales at Kirby Group Engineering grew by nearly €80 million to €245.4 million in 2019. https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/kirby-group-has-a-spring-in-its-step-rnzxh32h0
- Lagan Group meeting industry’s material needs: Lagan Group supplies products such as concrete, cement and asphalt, as well as providing civil engineering and contracting services https://www.businesspost.ie/commercial-reports/lagan-group-meeting-industrys-material-needs-f024ec26
- Bartra lobbied to cut cash-for-residency sum to lure more investors https://www.irishtimes.com/business/construction/bartra-lobbied-to-cut-cash-for-residency-sum-to-lure-more-investors-1.4470510?mode=amp
- C+W O’Brien Architects become the first Data Centre Architectural Practice to Join Irish Data Centre Industry Leaders’ Organisation https://www.irishrealestate.news/cw-obrien-architects-become-the-first-data-centre-architectural-practice-to-join-data-centre-industry-leaders-organisation/
- The Irish Wind Energy Association has rebranded as Wind Energy Ireland, as part of a wider brand refresh https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/irish-wind-energy-association-rebrands-as-wind-energy-ireland/
- Court rules Gayle Killilea must set aside assets to pay $18.1m judgment https://www.irishtimes.com/business/commercial-property/court-rules-gayle-killilea-must-set-aside-assets-to-pay-18-1m-judgment-1.4470537?mode=amp
- Knight Frank appoints Henry as chief economist: The property market expert has more than two decades of experience in banking, consultancy and property https://www.businesspost.ie/commercial/knight-frank-appoints-henry-as-chief-economist-56933cad
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 *
- ‘These are the Top Cyber Security Companies in Ireland (2021)’ https://threat.technology/these-are-the-top-cyber-security-companies-in-ireland-2021/
- Despite Brexit and COVID-19, Irish investors remain bullish – TechCrunch https://techcrunch-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/techcrunch.com/2021/01/29/despite-brexit-and-covid-19-irish-investors-remain-bullish/amp/
- Expanding Horizon to meet Demand | Irish Building Magazine.ie | Ireland’s Leading Construction News & Information Portal https://www.irishbuildingmagazine.ie/2021/01/29/expanding-horizon-to-meet-demand/
- VC investment in proptech can yield profits and change lives – TechCrunch https://techcrunch.com/2021/01/27/vc-investment-in-proptech-can-yield-profits-and-change-lives/amp/
- Proptech startup bringing AI to builders scores $1M in seed round: Launched in 2018, Propertymate uses artificial intelligence to predict which communities will see new waves of interest https://www.inman.com/2021/01/28/proptech-startup-bringing-ai-to-builders-scores-1m-in-seed-round/
- How proptech Oliveco’s management services is helping owners ‘remote-control’ properties https://yourstory.com/2021/01/proptech-olivecos-management-services-helping-remote-control-properties
- How A Former WeWork Exec Aims To Jumpstart The Property Market Landscape In China https://www.forbes.com/sites/amydobson/2021/01/29/how-a-former-wework-exec-aims-to-jumpstart-the-property-market-landscape-in-china/?sh=19dada0927bc
RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY NEWS (including PRS)
- Darragh O’Brien: 400 affordable homes to be launched this year https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/politics/arid-40216418.html
- Dublin homeless: DRHE looking for properties to house families and single people: Any interested landlord or property owner is being asked to get in touch https://www.dublinlive.ie/news/dublin-news/dublin-homeless-drhe-looking-properties-19717599
- Another independent residential estate agency emerges as ‘Top DNG agents depart to set up rival in Dublin 6W’ – best wishes to Mullery O’Gara: “Pat Mullery and Deirdre O’Gara, two DNG stalwarts with more than 50 years in the trade between them, have departed the mothership to set up shop in the heart of their Dublin 6W stomping ground. The new agency, Mullery O’Gara will operate from a premises housed in the former Age Action shop in Terenure. It’s a dramatic departure. Mullery has a reputation as the undisputed King of Resi in the area, and the low-key Galway man has expertly steered countless buyers and sellers through hundreds of sales down the years. O’Gara meanwhile may be the younger of the two, but as manager for the last 12 years of DNG’s flagship agency in Terenure, she brings plenty of experience and market knowledge to the party. The pair’s departure is a blow for DNG which holds a strong presence in the suburb…” https://www-irishtimes-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/homes-and-property/top-dng-agents-depart-to-set-up-rival-in-dublin-6w-1.4469033?mode=amp
- First-time buyer in 2021? Here’s what you need to know https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/homes-and-property/first-time-buyer-in-2021-here-s-what-you-need-to-know-1.4468265?mode=amp
- Residential property transactions fell sharply last year https://www.irishtimes.com/business/economy/residential-property-transactions-fell-sharply-last-year-1.4467621?mode=amp
- Avant Money mortgage demand set to grow as applications hit €200m https://amp.independent.ie/business/personal-finance/property-mortgages/avant-money-mortgage-demand-set-to-grow-as-applications-hit-200m-40026139.html
- Availing of amenities in a time of lockdown: The value of having a variety of amenities near your home has been heightened by the Covid-19 lockdowns. Here, we look at two schemes in south Dublin to see what they offer within 5km https://www.businesspost.ie/residential/availing-of-amenities-in-a-time-of-lockdown-c97a7d84
- €96,000 income needed for cheapest Dublin apartments https://amp.rte.ie/amp/1192005/
- Ires Reit completes purchase of Phoenix Park units for €60m https://www.irishtimes.com/business/commercial-property/ires-reit-completes-purchase-of-phoenix-park-units-for-60m-1.4469993?mode=amp
- Institutional investors now own 15,500 homes in Ireland after latest €1.75bn splurge https://amp.independent.ie/business/personal-finance/property-mortgages/cuckoo-funds-now-own-15500-homes-in-ireland-after-latest-175bn-splurge-40016057.html
- More techies putting down roots in Dublin: Covid-19 has caused workers to think long term and make the capital home https://amp.independent.ie/irish-news/news/more-techies-putting-down-roots-in-dublin-40031586.html
- 11 bargain properties you can buy right now in Ireland for less than €115k: For anyone that might be looking https://www.irishmirror.ie/lifestyle/11-bargain-properties-you-can-23342212.amp
- Council agrees to sell derelict properties in Limerick villages https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/news/606025/council-agrees-to-sell-derelict-properties-in-limerick-villages.html
- Irish mortgage interest rates more than double EU average | Newstalk https://www.newstalk.com/news/solutions-needed-at-home-and-abroad-to-bring-irish-mortgage-interest-rates-in-line-with-eu-average-1140369
- To list or not to list… “Those going early can sometimes do well among less competition, but the requirements for online viewings, with actual viewings only allowed after a sale has been agreed, reduce your market…” https://m.independent.ie/business/commercial-property/if-you-have-failed-to-prepare-then-be-prepared-to-fail-in-property-sale-40020632.html
- More than 360 people served eviction notices after ban lifted https://www.irishtimes.com/news/social-affairs/more-than-360-people-served-eviction-notices-after-ban-lifted-1.4467451?mode=amp
- Department ‘aware’ of severe housing issues facing Syrian refugees https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-40214573.html
- US investor buys Liss Ard estate in west Cork https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/homes-and-property/us-investor-buys-liss-ard-estate-in-west-cork-1.4466620?mode=amp
- Ranelagh home of former Irish Times editor for just over €1m https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/homes-and-property/new-to-market/ranelagh-home-of-former-irish-times-editor-for-just-over-1m-1.4467269?mode=amp
- Interiors: How our design firm found its true North – Nothing compares to going on site, but as long as design can be adaptable, so can our designers https://www.businesspost.ie/design/interiors-how-our-design-firm-found-its-true-north-ced53660
COMMERCIAL PROPERTY NEWS
- Shopping in town isn’t dead yet – here’s how to save retail in Dublin city centre https://www.irishtimes.com/business/retail-and-services/shopping-in-town-isn-t-dead-yet-here-s-how-to-save-retail-in-dublin-city-centre-1.4470161?mode=amp
- Ronan and Colony agree €1bn sale of majority stake in Facebook and Salesforce offices https://www.irishtimes.com/business/commercial-property/ronan-and-colony-agree-1bn-sale-of-majority-stake-in-facebook-and-salesforce-offices-1.4467302?mode=amp
- Also, Major investor in Dublin real estate looks to exit the capital: Colony Capital sells off stakes in major projects in pivot to digital infrastructure https://amp.independent.ie/business/commercial-property/major-investor-in-dublin-real-estate-looks-to-exit-the-capital-40010355.html
- Pokémon to pay €60 per sq ft for offices at former Central Bank HQ https://www.irishtimes.com/business/commercial-property/pok%C3%A9mon-to-pay-60-per-sq-ft-for-offices-at-former-central-bank-hq-1.4468480?mode=amp
- Judge urges mediation in O’Connell St property dispute https://www.breakingnews.ie/business/judge-urges-mediation-in-oconnell-st-property-dispute-1070104.html
- Developer Gerry Gannon entitled to €2.18m airport car park rent https://www.irishtimes.com/business/commercial-property/developer-gerry-gannon-entitled-to-2-18m-airport-car-park-rent-1.4467400?mode=amp
- Two Dublin investment deals generate more than €4.5m https://amp.independent.ie/business/commercial-property/two-dublin-investment-deals-generate-more-than-45m-40020593.html
- Johnny Ronan’s firm sues Bewley’s over ownership of iconic stained-glass windows – The cafe’s retiring owner, Paddy Campbell, wants to gift the art to the State https://m.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/johnny-ronans-firm-sues-bewleys-over-ownership-of-iconic-stained-glass-windows-40024890.html
- Amazon reportedly set to open their first fulfilment centre in Ireland https://lovindublin.com/dublin/amazon-reported-to-open-their-first-fulfilment-centre-in-ireland
- Social media firm TikTok believed to be interested in Sorting Office for Irish HQ: Social media giant has grown Dublin workforce from a handful of staff to over 1,000 in one year https://www.businesspost.ie/companies/social-media-firm-tiktok-believed-to-be-interested-in-sorting-office-for-irish-hq-fd9ad327
- Tenants chased for rent accuse workspace group Wework of ‘profound hypocrisy’ https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/tenants-chased-for-rent-accuse-workspace-group-wework-of-profound-hypocrisy-dtjjn70fp
- From Dublin to Kerry, how SMEs find recipes for recovering from Covid curbs – From restaurants to a property website, enterprises have pivoted to ensure survival during the pandemic https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/from-dublin-to-kerry-how-smes-find-recipes-for-recovering-from-covid-curbs-s08c6wdjj
- Agri: €10,0000-€15,000 per acre expected for 21-acre holding near Coachford https://www.irishexaminer.com/farming/arid-40215116.html?type=amp
INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY NEWS
- Sisk wins £260m Birmingham skyscraper https://www.constructionenquirer.com/2021/01/25/sisk-secures-260m-birmingham-resi-tower/
- Number of furloughed construction staff jumps https://www.building.co.uk/news/number-of-furloughed-construction-staff-jumps/5110126.article
- MWAI designs London apartment as if it were a hotel suite https://www.dezeen.com/2021/01/25/mwai-london-mayfair-apartment-interior/
- Demand For Office Space Continues To Plummet | New research from proptech firm VTS has found that demand for leasing office space dropped by 61% annually in December. The company, which tracks virtual and in-person tenant tours for space in CBDs, finds that hopes for returning to the office full-time may be far fetched. https://allwork.space/2021/01/demand-for-office-space-continues-to-plummet/
- These $1 Italian Houses in Troina, Sicily, Come With Up to $30,000 in Restoration Grants https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/640993/one-dollar-houses-italy-restoration-grants
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