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:
- Irish family firms shed three times more jobs than European peers in Covid-19 pandemic https://www.irishtimes.com/business/irish-family-firms-shed-three-times-more-jobs-than-european-peers-in-covid-19-pandemic-1.4513145?mode=amp
- High-rise plans for Dublin’s Docklands https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/letters/high-rise-plans-for-dublin-s-docklands-1.4509957?mode=amp
- Also, a response to the letter above: SHD housing planning stalls house building https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/letters/shd-housing-planning-stalls-house-building-1.4513060?mode=amp
- Trade secrets: major Irish engineering firms at war over secret customer data – The Currency https://thecurrency.news/articles/39678/trade-secrets-dublin-engineering-firm-cries-war-as-rival-exploits-confidential-customer-data/
- Land Development Agency to open Cork & Limerick offices https://amp-rte-ie.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/amp.rte.ie/amp/1204308/
- Big news for Cork: Watch: €405m funding announced for Cork docklands and city centre https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster/arid-40247483.html?type=amp
- Government urged to scrap housing loan scheme as it could push up house prices | BreakingNews.ie https://www.breakingnews.ie/amp/ireland/government-urged-to-scrap-housing-loan-scheme-as-it-could-push-up-house-prices-1096811.html
- NTA to submit plans for projects under BusConnects in coming weeks https://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/nta-to-submit-plans-for-projects-under-busconnects-in-coming-weeks-1.4513196?mode=amp
- We need long term planning, it is just a pity it takes forever https://amp.independent.ie/business/commercial-property/we-need-long-term-planning-it-is-just-a-pity-it-takes-forever-40210130.html
- Students are not the problem — fix the rental issue: The needs of students and residents will never be compatible with each other and we need to face that reality https://www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/yourview/arid-40247441.html?type=amp
- 10 innovative Irish companies steering us towards a green future https://www.siliconrepublic.com/innovation/irish-sustainable-business-green-tech-enterprise-ireland
- West Cork farmer capitalises on views with visitor pods https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/west-cork-farmer-capitalises-on-views-with-visitor-pods/
- Irish Manufacturing Research (IMR) and Vodafone Ireland today announced the launch of the country’s first 5G standalone mobile private network (MPN) in IMR’s Mullingar manufacturing facility https://amp.rte.ie/amp/1204713/
- A New WeWork Documentary Relives Its Roller Coaster Story – #WeWork: Or the Making and Breaking of a $47 Billion #Unicorn is a good crash course while you wait for the adaptation starring Jared Leto and Anne Hathaway. https://www.wired.com/story/new-wework-documentary-relives-roller-coaster-story/
- Ireland ranks #9 in Foreign direct investment into US economy https://www.bostonirish.com/node/33473
- Sinéad O’Connor’s colourful seafront home in Bray seeks nearly €1m https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/homes-and-property/sin%C3%A9ad-o-connor-s-colourful-seafront-home-in-bray-seeks-nearly-1m-1.4512766?mode=amp
- The Irish Castle Saved by Rock ‘n’ Roll – Slane Castle throws some of the best concerts in Europe. You might even run into U2 https://www.thrillist.com/travel/nation/visiting-slane-castle-ireland
- Leading estate agent Geralyn Byrne dies unexpectedly: Skilled negotiator brokered Dublin’s biggest residential property sales for decades https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/homes-and-property/leading-estate-agent-geralyn-byrne-dies-unexpectedly-1.4512196?mode=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:
- Conor O’Connell, Construction Industry Federation (CIF)
- An open letter from CIC to An Taoiseach calling for the reopening of construction
- Charlotte Dove McCarthy, Business Development Manager at VU.CITY
Watch part 1: https://youtu.be/obpe849Vih4
Watch part 3: https://youtu.be/NIkJoepntck
*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
- Outdoor spaces: ‘Let’s not waste this chance to do something really creative’ https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/outdoor-spaces-let-s-not-waste-this-chance-to-do-something-really-creative-1.4502157?mode=amp
- Architecture firm Urban Agency is currently working on the second project in the sister development Merronian Living in Dublin, Ireland. The new residential typology draws on the iconic Dublin terrace and reimagines the spatial potential of the roofscape. Like the first scheme, Merronian Living 2 is premised on architectural integration, drawing inspiration from the surrounding built heritage. https://www.archdaily.com/958817/urban-agency-reimagines-irish-terraced-homes-in-dublin
- Kilmainham Mills restoration: A ‘game changer’ for Dublin 8 https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/homes-and-property/interiors/kilmainham-mills-restoration-a-game-changer-for-dublin-8-1.4511981?mode=amp
- Details of €26m new coastal park on reclaimed land at Howth Harbour revealed: The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has launched a public consultation on the plans to reclaim the land. https://www.thejournal.ie/reclaimed-land-howth-harbour-5384841-Mar2021/
- Judicial review and the planning process https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/letters/judicial-review-and-the-planning-process-1.4514946?mode=amp
- LDA to voice concerns about the density and height of a planned 1,300-home development on the site of the Central Mental Hospital in Dundrum https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/catherine-martin-airs-fears-over-homes-plan-for-central-mental-hospital-site-60ltc9s6d
- Cork County Council has brought a High Court Challenge over a ministerial direction to remove a variation it had made to its county development plan https://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/courts/high-court/cork-county-council-challenging-minister-over-development-plan-change-1.4511319?mode=amp
- Work starts today on new walking and cycle route in south suburbs of Cork: The greenway will link the Carrigrohane Road to Model Farm Road https://www.corkbeo.ie/news/local-news/work-starts-today-new-walking-20170597
- €1.5m spent on walking and cycling facilities in Naas https://www.kildarenow.com/news/home/617218/1-5m-spent-on-walking-and-cycling-facilities-in-naas.html
- €13m million fund a ‘game changer’ for the centre of Carlow town https://carlow-nationalist.ie/2021/03/16/e13m-million-fund-a-game-changer-for-the-centre-of-carlow-town/
*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
- The return to work of upwards of 14,000 more construction workers, along with the resumption of group sports training for children, next month have been identified as key Government priorities https://amp.rte.ie/amp/1205142/
- Covid-19: Government to allow construction to resume on phased basis – Travel limit of 5km may be expanded from April 5th, but only to 8 or 10km max https://www.irishtimes.com/news/politics/covid-19-government-to-allow-construction-to-resume-on-phased-basis-1.4515103?mode=amp
- Gardaí have visited a number of construction sites around the Donnybrook area of south Dublin following reports of continued building activity and concerns of potential breaches of Covid-19 restrictions https://amp.independent.ie/irish-news/sites-visited-after-reports-of-activity-amid-building-halt-40220939.html
- Lockdown dealt €2bn hit to construction output in 2020 https://amp.rte.ie/amp/1204013/
- Coronavirus construction restrictions: Ireland losing 800 new homes a week | Newstalk https://www.newstalk.com/news/ireland-losing-800-new-homes-every-week-construction-restrictions-continue-1165910
- Letter to An Taoiseach – Re-opening of the construction sector https://www.engineersireland.ie/News/letter-to-an-taoiseach-re-opening-of-the-construction-sector
- Rebuilding costs rise due to energy standards and cost of materials https://www.irishtimes.com/business/construction/rebuilding-costs-rise-due-to-energy-standards-and-cost-of-materials-1.4510134?mode=amp
- Covid restrictions will result in 5,000 fewer homes this year, report warns https://www.irishtimes.com/business/construction/covid-restrictions-will-result-in-5-000-fewer-homes-this-year-report-warns-1.4510827?mode=amp
- Investors slam State lockdown of construction work: London-based Valorem Investment Partners warned Mac Group that inactivity on its major 120,000sq.ft. mixed use development site at Newmarket Square in Dublin was having a “massively detrimental effect” https://amp.independent.ie/business/irish/investors-slam-statelockdown-of-constructionwork-40217952.html
- Flexible, and rigid: what performance of Bennett Construction and Roadbridge says about the sector- In the construction industry, brutal slowdowns are a fact of life. To get around this, builders are designed to be flexible. An analysis of two major building firms show one that’s flexible and prepared for a slowdown – and one that is more rigid. https://thecurrency.news/articles/39556/flexible-and-rigid-what-performance-of-bennett-construction-and-roadbridge-says-about-the-construction-industry/
- McGrath calls for urgent update on Children’s Hospital https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/politics/arid-40245365.html
- Ronan wins battle to have hotel removed from 22-storey tower https://www.irishtimes.com/business/economy/ronan-wins-battle-to-have-hotel-removed-from-22-storey-tower-1.4511317?mode=amp
- A government department has objected to plans by Hines, the American property group, to build a 19-storey tower on the site of the former Player Wills factory on Dublin’s South Circular Road https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/housing-officials-seek-to-stub-out-player-wills-tower-psjph9h58
- Developers set eyes on 19th-century schoolhouse in Dublin property surge https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/developers-set-eyes-on-19th-century-schoolhouse-in-dublin-property-surge-lgm60380v
- Ashford Castle operator secures go-ahead for five-star Dublin hotel | BreakingNews.ie https://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/ashford-castle-operator-secures-go-ahead-for-five-star-dublin-hotel-1099055.html
- 57-bed hotel planned for Eir-owned Dublin building: Ray Byrne and Eoin Doyle hope to open a hotel and bar in the Helys Building by December https://www.businesspost.ie/commercial/57-bed-hotel-planned-for-eir-owned-dublin-building-133818c3
- Distillery fume concerns over Dublin Liberties development: Fumes from distilleries could affect the health of residents of a proposed nine-storey development in the Liberties https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/distillery-fume-concerns-over-dublin-liberties-development-gkw9k8k5g
- Shopping centre demolition for Dublin student flats ‘could cause job losses and business closures’ https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/shopping-centre-demolition-for-dublin-student-flats-could-cause-job-losses-and-business-closures-l72dkqx3m
- Cushman & Wakefield sells €17m property portfolio for Double Property Group: The transaction reflects the increasing demand for long-term leased assets with a government covenant https://www.businesspost.ie/commercial/cushman-wakefield-sells-eur17m-property-portfolio-for-double-property-group-1faf5791
- Prime south Dublin site with full planning for 197 homes seeks €8.95m https://www.irishtimes.com/business/commercial-property/prime-south-dublin-site-with-full-planning-for-197-homes-seeks-8-95m-1.4510033?mode=amp
- North Dublin site zoned for residential and retail seeks €1.5m: 1.5-acre plot is located next to Lusk village shopping centre anchored by SuperValu https://www.irishtimes.com/business/commercial-property/north-dublin-site-zoned-for-residential-and-retail-seeks-1-5m-1.4510658?mode=amp
- Protected freshwater mussel delays council plans for 900 houses in Cork https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster/arid-40245428.html
- Large-scale northside housing proposal for Cork needs changes before moving to planning stage https://www.echolive.ie/corknews/arid-40246694.html
- Third time lucky for Galway developer’s 121-unit housing plan: Burkeway Homes’ Bearna project is expected to be completed in 2024, with investment of over €30m in construction phase https://www.businesspost.ie/commercial/third-time-lucky-for-galway-developers-121-unit-housing-plan-e2cebc96
- Appeal lodged against 254 bed Headford Road student accommodation – Galway Daily https://www.galwaydaily.com/news/appeal-lodged-against-254-bed-headford-road-student-accommodation/
- €70m in funding for ‘world-class waterfront’ in Limerick https://www-irishexaminer-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-40247525.html?type=amp
- Clancourt accuses Limerick council of bias against plans for urban quarter: Developer owned by the Kenny family said refusal to allow Dooradoyle project raised ‘serious concerns’ over future of city centre https://www.businesspost.ie/Planning/clancourt-accuses-limerick-council-of-bias-against-plans-for-urban-quarter-ae06e402
- Objection throws plans for new supermarket development in Kilkenny town into doubt https://kilkennynow.ie/new-supermarket-for-county-kilkenny-town-up-in-the-balance-after-objection-raised/
- Opportunity to develop 58 units on Blessington site https://m.independent.ie/business/commercial-property/opportunity-to-develop-58-units-on-blessington-site-40210122.html
- Punchestown Racecourse get’s starter’s orders for €3m expansion https://www.leinsterleader.ie/news/home/617526/punchestown-racecourse-get-s-starter-s-orders-for-3m-expansion.html
- The well-known building will be developed into a new community centre to provide multiple services in the south-Longford area https://www.shannonside.ie/news/planning-approved-for-ballymahons-former-convent-177578
- Yew Grove REIT to fund the construction of new building in Athlone – DirectorsTalk Interviews https://www.directorstalkinterviews.com/yew-grove-reit-to-fund-the-construction-of-new-building-in-athlone/412969902
- Concerns raised over possible de-zoning of council land – The Clare Champion https://clarechampion.ie/concerns-raised-over-possible-de-zoning-of-council-land/
- Interview: O’Donohoe kicks Wavin into growth mode as construction takes off – After years of painful cuts following the 2008 crash, Michael O’Donohoe has now primed Wavin Ireland to thrive https://amp.independent.ie/business/irish/interview-odonohoe-kicks-wavin-into-growth-mode-as-construction-takes-off-40218073.html
- Screwfix to create 600 jobs at 50 new stores https://www.buildersmerchantsnews.co.uk/Screwfix-to-create-600-jobs-at-50-new-stores/50803
- Dublin wastewater plant decision should not be ‘box-ticking exercise’, court hears https://www.irishtimes.com/business/retail-and-services/dublin-wastewater-plant-decision-should-not-be-box-ticking-exercise-court-hears-1.4512153?mode=amp
- Ken Noble to lead professional services team at TWM https://www.irishtimes.com/business/commercial-property/ken-noble-to-lead-professional-services-team-at-twm-1.4510763?mode=amp
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 *
- Why it’s good to think smart before you build your home https://www.irishexaminer.com/property/homeandoutdoors/arid-40243352.html
- Irish alarm company Homesecure sells to Norwegian group for €25m https://www.irishtimes.com/business/technology/irish-alarm-company-homesecure-sells-to-norwegian-group-for-25m-1.4512303?mode=amp
- UK fintech founders emerge as investors in bridging loan startup Onate: The fintech firm has provided 29 residential bridging loans totalling €10.3m in 20 Irish counties, with a lending target of €100m by 2022 https://amp.independent.ie/business/irish/uk-fintech-founders-back-bridging-loan-startup-onates-100m-target-40218018.html
- How Dusty Robotics is Automating Construction Sites https://irishtechnews.ie/construction-site-automation/amp/
- Drone LiDAR and Surveyor Reality Series, Down to Earth, Returns with New Construction Episodes – MarketScale https://marketscale.com/industries/engineering-and-construction/drone-lidar-and-surveyor-reality-series-down-to-earth-returns-with-new-construction-episodes/
- New mortgage platform for estate agents https://propertyindustryeye.com/new-mortgage-product-for-estate-agents/
- Purplebricks goes local – more emphasis on Local Property Experts in future https://www.estateagenttoday.co.uk/breaking-news/2021/3/purplebricks-to-move-towards-increasingly-local-marketing
- Five examples of Proptech innovation – Information Age https://www.information-age.com/five-examples-of-proptech-innovation-123494299/
- Proptech pioneer slams industry’s property data initiative as too ‘old school’ https://thenegotiator.co.uk/tech-pioneer-slams-baspi-property-data-initiative-as-too-old-school/
- How Proptech Is Changing Multifamily For The Better https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesrealestatecouncil/2021/03/15/how-proptech-is-changing-multifamily-for-the-better/?sh=4776c6377ecb
- Co-living platform struggling as tenants stay away from London https://thenegotiator.co.uk/tenants-returned-to-landlords-by-lyvly/
- What Property Managers Need To Know About Proptech [in 2021] https://www.swiftlane.com/blog/the-future-of-proptech/
- PropTech needed for agents to cope with soaring transactions – claim https://www.estateagenttoday.co.uk/breaking-news/2021/3/proptech-needed-for-agents-to-cope-with-soaring-transactions–claim?source=newsticker
- Italian proptech startup Casavo lands €200 million to change the way people sell, live and buy homes in Europe | EU-Startups https://www.eu-startups.com/2021/03/italian-proptech-startup-casavo-lands-e200-million-to-change-the-way-people-sell-live-and-buy-homes-in-europe/
- European VCs are still wary of joining the SPAC goldrush | Sifted https://sifted.eu/articles/spac-candidates-vcs-europe/
- Why Proptech Is Such a High-Growth Industry | The Motley Fool https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/03/17/why-proptech-is-such-a-high-growth-industry/
- MetaProp Global PropTech Confidence Index: What You Need to Know | Millionacres https://www.fool.com/millionacres/real-estate-investing/articles/metaprop-global-proptech-confidence-index-what-you-need-to-know/
- SafeGraph raises $45M for its ‘rigorous’ location data – TechCrunch https://techcrunch.com/2021/03/16/safegraph-series-b/
- Backed by Institutional and Real Estate Investors, Greensoil PropTech Ventures Announces Initial Closing of its $100 million Fund II https://bostonrealestatetimes.com/backed-by-institutional-and-real-estate-investors-greensoil-proptech-ventures-announces-initial-closing-of-its-100-million-fund-ii/
- ICON builds 3D-printed houses from disaster-proof concrete in Texas https://www.dezeen.com/2021/03/16/icon-3d-printed-houses-austin-texas/
RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY NEWS (including PRS)
- Residential mortgage arrears fall in last three months of year https://www.irishtimes.com/business/personal-finance/residential-mortgage-arrears-fall-in-last-three-months-of-year-1.4513783?mode=amp
- But… Mortgage arrears – the calm before another storm? https://amp.rte.ie/amp/1205194/
- Auctioneers seeing unprecedented demand but lack of supply of housing is problematic https://www.leinsterexpress.ie/news/business/617986/auctioneers-seeing-unprecedented-demand-but-lack-of-supply-problematic.html
- Estate agents well placed to advise on market https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/letters/estate-agents-well-placed-to-advise-on-market-1.4512184?mode=amp
- Average property prices up 6% across the West – Galway Bay FM https://galwaybayfm.ie/galway-bay-fm-news-desk/average-property-prices-up-6-across-the-west/
- Rental scams: People warned to be on lookout for ‘viewing fee’ requests | Newstalk https://www.newstalk.com/news/people-warned-to-be-on-the-lookout-for-potential-viewing-fee-rental-scam-1167490
- Covid restrictions will result in 5,000 fewer homes this year https://www.irishtimes.com/business/construction/covid-restrictions-will-result-in-5-000-fewer-homes-this-year-1.4510827?mode=amp
- Atticus: Michael D Higgins homes in on property tax breaks https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/atticus-michael-d-higgins-property-tax-breaks-bz3gn6mmt
- Broker says lenders are using wage subsidy scheme to refuse mortgages https://amp.independent.ie/business/personal-finance/property-mortgages/broker-says-lenders-are-using-wage-subsidy-scheme-to-refuse-mortgages-40196093.html
- South Dublin tenants to be evicted after ‘reaching end of line’ https://www.irishtimes.com/news/social-affairs/south-dublin-tenants-to-be-evicted-after-reaching-end-of-line-1.4510090?mode=amp
- Counterpoint to above article – Where is the protection for landlords https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/letters/where-is-the-protection-for-landlords-1.4511057?mode=amp
- South Dublin residential rental investment guiding at €6.9m https://www.irishtimes.com/business/commercial-property/south-dublin-residential-rental-investment-guiding-at-6-9m-1.4507852?mode=amp
- Property Focus: Urban renewal lures buyers back to Cork city https://www-irishexaminer-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.irishexaminer.com/property/residential/arid-40241753.html?type=amp
- Inheriting brother’s property could cost you your pension https://www.irishtimes.com/business/personal-finance/inheriting-brother-s-property-could-cost-you-your-pension-1.4506311?mode=amp
- Home of the Year judges say this restored house is ‘hard to beat’ https://www.irishexaminer.com/property/homeandoutdoors/arid-40245791.html
- Beach house bling in Bettystown: This imposing property towers over the nearby Co Meath strand and includes large and luxurious interiors plus over half an acre of garden https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/beach-house-bling-in-bettystown-5mq2sn8hg
- Rent The House In Smother For Your Next Trip On The Wild Atlantic Way https://evoke.ie/2021/03/18/life-style/property/carls-house-smother
COMMERCIAL PROPERTY NEWS
- Retail focused Hammerson reports loss of £1.7 billion: Group capital return of -20.9%: UK flagships -35.8%, France flagships -15.3%, Ireland flagships -17.5%, retail parks -23.3%, Value Retail –6.2%. https://propertywheel.co.za/2021/03/retail-focused-hammerson-reports-loss-of-1-7-billion/
- TikTok narrows Dublin office search to three locations https://www.irishtimes.com/business/commercial-property/tiktok-narrows-dublin-office-search-to-three-locations-1.4512146?mode=amp
- UMB Bank chooses Dublin as location for first European office: US company agrees 10-year lease at €40 per sq ft at Newmount House in Dublin 2 https://www.irishtimes.com/business/commercial-property/umb-bank-chooses-dublin-as-location-for-first-european-office-1.4508759?mode=amp
- George’s St owner says charging tenants rent would be ‘immoral’: Gwen Layden says waiving charge during lockdown has cost family up to €500,000 https://www.irishtimes.com/business/retail-and-services/george-s-st-owner-says-charging-tenants-rent-would-be-immoral-1.4513022?mode=amp
- Shopping centres owner takes action against Claire’s Accessories over rent arrears | Business Post https://www.businesspost.ie/legal/shopping-centres-owner-takes-action-against-claires-accessories-over-rent-arrears-0f442533
- The HSE has purchased The Blarney Hotel & Golf Resort in Co. Cork and intends to transform it into a public residential care facility for older people https://www.hospitalityireland.com/amp/hotel/hse-purchases-blarney-hotel-125751
- Shannon’s cargo hub set for 2022 as it tries to lure Amazon https://amp.independent.ie/business/irish/shannons-cargo-hub-set-for-2022-as-it-tries-to-lure-amazon-40213995.html
- Land Report: everything you need to know on buying or selling land – There are plenty of decisions to be made when buying or selling land. Agri solicitor Aisling Meehan outlines everything you need to know to ensure the process is as smooth as possible. https://www.farmersjournal.ie/land-report-everything-you-need-to-know-on-buying-or-selling-land-601614
- Property industry veteran Noble joins TWM as director – The chartered surveyor, formerly of Aramark, has more than three decades of experience in the commercial property market https://www.businesspost.ie/commercial/property-industry-veteran-noble-joins-twm-as-director-5ae70e4f
INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY NEWS
- BBA based an ‘inaccurate’ certificate of Kingspan insulation on tests to other products https://www.insidehousing.co.uk/news/news/bba-based-an-inaccurate-certificate-of-kingspan-insulation-on-tests-to-other-products-70017
- National Retrofit Strategy needed to underpin CITB Skills Challenge, says FMB https://www.fmb.org.uk/resource/national-retrofit-strategy-needed-to-underpin-citb-skills-challenge.html
- Company bans for price fixing McCanns https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/company-bans-for-price-fixing-mccanns?amp=1
- Builders told to remove ‘unfair’ ground rent terms https://www.bbc.com/news/business-56453678
- Gloucestershire University buys Debenhams store to use as lecture halls: Redundant shop in Gloucester to be converted for healthcare tuition and community cultural events https://www.theguardian.com/business/2021/mar/17/gloucester-university-buys-debenhams-store-to-use-as-lecture-halls
- The Modern Ground Lease’s Proliferation Amid COVID-19 https://commercialobserver.com/2021/03/ground-lease-safehold-eyzenberg-haven-capital-montgomery-street-kawa-capital-ares-regis/
FACEBOOK GROUP FOR IRISH PROPERTY BUYERS & INVESTORS
Crowd-sourcing answers topical property questions:
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.
Join the Facebook Group here to contribute: https://www.facebook.com/groups/IrishPropertyBuyers