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:
- Leo Varadkar Announcement on Coronavirus Ireland:
The first phase of easing restrictions will begin on May 18, when open air workers, such as builders, landscapers and roofers, will return to work in two weeks time under new plans being discussed by the Cabinet.
https://amp.independent.ie/world-news/coronavirus/coronavirus-ireland-country-will-start-to-slowly-reopen-on-may-18-but-schools-wont-return-until-september-39173860.html
- The new home view: When will delayed property schemes be back on schedule?
…schemes earmarked for a late spring launch before the Covid-19 crisis will likely be delayed until later in the summer or in September.
Ken MacDonald of Hooke & MacDonald said: “We had a few launches planned for May and June, but it looks like these will now be held back until September.
The level of enquiries coming in is incredibly strong, which bodes well for the rest of the year despite the current sad happenings.”
https://amp.independent.ie/life/home-garden/homes/the-new-home-view-when-will-delayed-property-schemes-be-back-on-schedule-39171856.html
- Dublin’s private rented sector proving to be resilient in face of Covid-19: The “initial nervousness” of investors in relation to the impact of Covid-19 on the prospects for the private rented sector (PRS) market has begun to subside with strong demand for residential accommodation continuing to be seen even in the midst of the current crisis.
https://www.irishtimes.com/business/commercial-property/dublin-s-private-rented-sector-proving-to-be-resilient-in-face-of-covid-19-1.4238831?mode=amp
- Report says output of new homes could fall by 40%: “We expect that new completions in 2020 will be substantially down on the 21,241 units delivered last year, and the market could see a reduction of between 25 per cent to 40 per cent in output,” said Knight Frank new homes director Ray Palmer-Smith in the report.
https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/homes-and-property/report-says-output-of-new-homes-could-fall-by-40-1.4240292?mode=amp
- “100-year social housing leases are Bertienomics at its very worst”
Following on from the recent debate between Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin surrounding proposed 100-year leases for social housing, Sinn Féin’s spokesperson on housing Eoin Ó Broin publishes a full costing for the measure – and maintains that it would not deliver value.
https://www.thecurrency.news/articles/15949/100-year-social-housing-leases-are-bertienomics-at-its-very-worst?utm_source=The+Currency&utm_campaign=3c984acdbd-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_11_22_02_19_COPY_24&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_1b746aeee5-3c984acdbd-352325698
- Proposal revealed for Irish Sea rail tunnel link – New Civil Engineer: The potential Irish Sea link could take the form of a rail tunnel, according to a proposal released this month.
https://www.newcivilengineer.com/latest/proposal-revealed-for-irish-sea-rail-tunnel-link-30-04-2020/
- If more of us work from home after coronavirus we’ll need to rethink city planning https://theconversation.com/if-more-of-us-work-from-home-after-coronavirus-well-need-to-rethink-city-planning-136261
- International Noise Awareness Day 2020 took place on Wednesday. Because noise monitoring is becoming such a huge issue for developers, home builders and building contractors in Ireland, the following interview with Associate Professor at the University of Hartford, US (and proud KIldare man!) Dr . Eoin King, with Sonitus Systems might be of interest to the industry: http://www.sonitussystems.com/news/in-conversation-with-dr-eoin-king
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@caroltallon.com.
(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!)
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PLACEMAKING
PUBLIC CONSULTATION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
- North inner city flat complex given green light for €65 million regeneration https://www.dublinlive.ie/news/dublin-news/dorset-street-flat-complex-given-18178273
- ‘Frustrated, worried, stressed and anxious’: The worst places in Ireland to be a cyclist https://www.thejournal.ie/part-one-bicycle-blackspots-ireland-5081804-Apr2020/
- The tragic hubris of modern city planning – The Post https://unherd.com/thepost/the-hubris-of-modern-urban-planning/
- Clarity needed over how Green Party demands will affect Galway Ring Road – Galway Bay FM https://galwaybayfm.ie/galway-bay-fm-news-desk/clarity-needed-over-how-green-party-demands-will-affect-galway-ring-road/
- Would You Rather: A Placemaking Story https://medium.com/urban-minds/would-you-rather-a-placemaking-story-b42ac5121e0b
- Managing Public Space in the ‘New Normal’ – Gehl
A Public Space Public Life Survey to Understand COVID-19’s Impact on Public Spaces
https://gehlpeople.com/blog/managing-public-space-in-the-new-normal/
*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
- *Critical reading – The CIF Key Guidance Notes for the Construction Sector: https://cif.ie/2020/04/27/the-cif-key-guidance-notes-for-the-construction-sector/Irish
- Planning Conference 2020
http://cmgevents.ie/events/irish-planning-conference-2/
- Construction industry needs clear advice:
The unilateral move in relation to the reopening of only certain construction sites shows that important decisions affecting the public interest, are being made behind closed doors, and there is absolutely no justification for this.
By quietly allowing some projects to resume work, but not others, there is quite clearly a hushed acceptance on the part of Government that construction is a priority area which cannot be ignored for much longer.
But, simply put, there cannot be one rule for one and one for another.
A clear and transparent strategy in relation to the re-opening of the construction sector as a whole must be put in place now…
https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/letters/construction-industry-needs-clear-advice-1.4238315?mode=amp industry needs clear advice:
The unilateral move in relation to the reopening of only certain construction sites shows that important decisions affecting the public interest, are being made behind closed doors, and there is absolutely no justification for this.
By quietly allowing some projects to resume work, but not others, there is quite clearly a hushed acceptance on the part of Government that construction is a priority area which cannot be ignored for much longer.
But, simply put, there cannot be one rule for one and one for another.
A clear and transparent strategy in relation to the re-opening of the construction sector as a whole must be put in place now…
https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/letters/construction-industry-needs-clear-advice-1.4238315?mode=amp
- Bórd Pleanála seeks to bring appeal over court’s jurisdiction to analyse decisions: An Bord Pleanála has sought permission to bring an appeal concerning the extent of the High Court’s jurisdiction to analyse the board’s decisions.
https://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/courts/high-court/b%C3%B3rd-plean%C3%A1la-seeks-to-bring-appeal-over-court-s-jurisdiction-to-analyse-decisions-1.4243047?mode=amp
- In The Sunday Times today: Stalled payments to Finance Ireland Leasing and Capitalflow unearth plant machinery fraud:
Gardai say they are investigating a sophisticated fraud involving the theft of almost €750,000 from two leasing companies which provide finance to the construction industry.
Criminals based in Galway are suspected of organising the fraud, which targeted two companies, named as Finance Ireland Leasing and Capitalflow. They provided finance to “builders” who purchased various types of plant machinery from dealers using false identification, bank statements and documents over a three-month period in 2017. In some cases, the chassis numbers of the financed machinery was falsified, or cloned from other machines…
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/ireland/stalled-payments-to-finance-ireland-leasing-and-capitalflow-unearth-plant-machinery-fraud-jpvs8kg8j
- Council staff told to ‘immediately’ report intimidation incidents after protection payment court case:
DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL staff have been told to “immediately” report any incidents of intimidation or threatening behaviour after allegations that protection money was paid to known criminals last year.
It was alleged in October in the High Court that criminals extorted money from building firms – including one firm building houses for Dublin City Council – by offering protection from anti-social behaviour in return for thousands of euro per week.
https://www.thejournal.ie/council-staff-told-to-immediately-report-intimidation-incidents-after-protection-payment-court-case-5087047-May2020/?amp=1
- Kingspan hopeful of quick reopening of construction sites https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/business/kingspan-hopeful-of-quick-reopening-of-construction-sites-997014.html
- Johnny Ronan company seeks reversal of docklands development decision: A company of developer Johnny Ronan has urged the Court of Appeal (CoA) to overturn a High Court decision rejecting the firm’s position over building height guidelines.
The dispute centres on whether Dublin City Council was wrong in its interpretation of guidelines about what the maximum height of new Ronan group-built office and residential buildings in the Dublin docklands should be.
https://www.irishtimes.com/business/commercial-property/johnny-ronan-company-seeks-reversal-of-docklands-development-decision-1.4243004?mode=amp
- Coronavirus lockdown delays supply lines and new warehouses https://amp.independent.ie/business/commercial-property/lockdown-delays-supply-lines-and-new-warehouses-39158682.html
- Crisis brings hotel construction boom to abrupt halt – report https://www.irishtimes.com/business/construction/crisis-brings-hotel-construction-boom-to-abrupt-halt-report-1.4240842?mode=amp
- Housing alliance seeks permission to restart building https://www.rte.ie/amp/1135093/
- €65m Regeneration Of Dublin City Flat Complex Approved: The local authority says it will also explore the potential provision of the third phase as affordable or cost rental apartments.
https://www.98fm.com/news/e65m-regeneration-dublin-city-flat-complex-approved-1008141
- Appeal lodged with ABP over Coach House decision: DUBLIN City Council’s decision to refuse permission for the demolition of The Coach House on Park Lane in Chapelizod, to make way for the construction of a three-storey apartment block, has been appealed to An Bord Pleanála.
Mark Ellis of the Old Isolde Flooring Company lodged the plans for the development with Dublin City Council last December, seeking permission for the demolition of the existing two-storey building at the site, to make way for an apartment block.
http://www.echo.ie/show/article/appeal-lodged-with-abp-over-coach-house-decision
- Green light is given for €10m Mercantile Hotel revamp https://amp.independent.ie/business/irish/green-light-is-given-for-10m-mercantile-revamp-39166212.html
- Row over National Children’s Hospital contract admitted to Commercial Court https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/ireland/row-over-national-childrens-hospital-contract-admitted-to-commercial-court-996703.html
- Plans for 450-home Douglas development submitted to An Bord Pleanála https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/ireland/plans-for-450-home-douglas-development-submitted-to-an-bord-pleanala-996281.html
- Plan for 101 new homes in #Galway suburb of Ballybrit gets approval https://amp.independent.ie/business/irish/plan-for-101-new-galway-homes-gets-approval-39166199.html
- Plan lodged for co-working office development at Connacht Tribune Market Street base – Galway Bay FM https://galwaybayfm.ie/galway-bay-fm-news-desk/plan-lodged-for-co-working-office-development-at-connacht-tribune-market-street-base/
- LATEST: One of biggest housing projects in Kildare has been referred to the European Court of Justice: Last October developers Ardstone Homes Limited from Co Dublin were granted permission by An Bord Pleanála for the €80m housing scheme at Capdoo.
https://www.leinsterleader.ie/news/home/538355/latest-one-of-biggest-housing-projects-in-kildare-has-been-referred-to-the-european-court-of-justice.html
- Kildare Nationalist — Long-standing planning dispute settled by An Bord Pleanála | Kildare Nationalist
A 14-YEAR (not a typo!) disagreement between industrial and agricultural neighbours was finalised this month when An Bord Pleanala (ABP) overruled a 2019 decision by the Kildare Co Council to allow a trucking firm retain an extended truck park, and a selection of already built shot-blasting and painting sheds.
Farmer and local historian Seamus Tracey from Ballytracy near Donadea, was finally successful in his appeal to the national planning body against the 6.38m (21ft) high sheds and ancillary works.
https://kildare-nationalist.ie/2020/05/01/long-standing-planning-dispute-settled-by-an-bord-pleanala/#.XqvvOiUo-Ec
- Plans for 114 apartments at Connolly’s Field approved by An Bord Pleanála – Talk of the Town
Plans for 114 apartments at Connolly’s Field in Dundalk have been given the go ahead by An Bord Pleanála.
https://www.talkofthetown.ie/plans-for-114-apartments-at-connollys-field-approved-by-an-bord-pleanala/amp/
- Westmeath Independent – Work approved that could pave way for €6m sheltered housing scheme
‘Tuath’s proposal includes the demolition of existing school sport changing rooms, as well as various sheds, handball alleys and other secondary buildings.
A second road is to be constructed for school traffic and a clear boundary between the school land and the housing development is also to be created.
A total of 28 residential units are proposed for the existing building: seven each on the lower ground floor, upper ground floor, first floor and second floor. For the new buildings, the plans say it would be possible to construct up to 18 units in four three-storey blocks, each with two two-bed units per floor. However, they say a higher density could be agreed with Westmeath County Council.’
https://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2020/04/29/4189022-work-approved-that-could-pave-way-for-6m-sheltered-housing-scheme/
- New contractor ‘to be sought’ for Naas school: A new contractor is being sought for a major school project in Naas.
Work on the extension at the 600 pupil Mercy Convent Primary School at Sallins Road — effectively a new school — began some three years ago after planning permission was given in January 2014. It was estimated that the construction work would take two years to complete
https://www.leinsterleader.ie/news/home/538086/new-contractor-to-be-sought-for-school.html
- An Bord Pleanála REFUSE planning for massive TK Maxx and Homesense in Carlow after appeal – Carlow Live https://www.carlowlive.ie/news/home/539087/an-bord-pleanala-refuse-planning-for-massive-tk-maxx-and-homesense-in-carlow-after-appeal.html
- An Bord Pleanala gives permission for north Kerry electricity substation | Radio Kerry https://www.radiokerry.ie/bord-pleanala-gives-permission-north-kerry-electricity-substation/
- Kingspan’s Irish activity slumps over 80% in April: It also said that activity in Ireland was down by over 80% compared to the same time last year, which it called “a clear standout”.
UK activity is less than half what it was in April last year, but Kingspan added that the Americas has been robust so far as has Germany and parts of Central Europe.
https://www.rte.ie/amp/1135739/
- What Can We Do to Overcome (or Avoid) the Next Crisis in Architecture and Construction? https://www.archdaily.com/938534/what-can-we-do-to-overcome-or-avoid-the-next-crisis-in-architecture-and-construction
- Construction Information Services round-up in the Business Post: A summary of the biggest building projects and deals going on around the country – https://www.businesspost.ie/commercial/construction-information-services-round-up-7547f4f0
PROPTECH, MMC & CONSTRUCTION INNOVATION
- Proptech Ireland is updating the database of 2020 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 *
- **Webinar this Wednesday** How is technology driving real estate sales online in the current crisis? Understanding how, when and what your customers will be buying from you and how to keep up with your customer’s needs?
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- New CIF Construction 4.0 Report: Virtual Design & Construction http://www.bimireland.ie/2020/04/28/new-cif-construction-4-0-report-virtual-design-construction/
- High street stores given the power to fight back with new App
https://www-rte-ie.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.rte.ie/amp/1135596/
- Making It Work: VR headsets helping firms to get round coronavirus restrictions – Dublin start-up UtilityAR reports a jump in demand for its headsets from large-scale manufacturers
https://www.businesspost.ie/smes/making-it-work-vr-headsets-helping-firms-to-get-round-coronavirus-restrictions-a588889d
- Coordinate Across Software Lines with Open #BIM https://www.archdaily.com/937087/coordinate-across-software-lines-with-open-bim
- Council Post: The Transformation Of An Industry: Blockchain-Based Real Estate Assets https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesrealestatecouncil/2020/04/27/the-transformation-of-an-industry-blockchain-based-real-estate-assets/#35f58dbf2592
- Agents must have complete records to avoid Corona complaints: A leading PropTech expert has urged lettings agents to improve their administration and paperwork if they want to avoid what could be a surge in Coronavirus-inspired complaints.
https://www.lettingagenttoday.co.uk/breaking-news/2020/4/agents-must-have-complete-records-to-avoid-corona-complaints–claim
- Welcome back to the office. This ring will track your location and temperature: Some companies will be content to overhaul office layouts to maximize distance between co-workers, relying on low-tech options like plexiglass cubicles and mandatory face masks.
But for those who do invest in pandemic-driven building tech, the changes could also include more aggressive automation, replacing the overnight cleaning crew with robots
https://www.protocol.com/touchless-doors-biometric-rings-proptech-cornavirus
- Pandemic Not Slowing Proptech M&A Activity As Buyers Seek Distressed Deals https://www.bisnow.com/national/news/technology/pandemic-not-slowing-proptech-ma-activity-as-buyers-seek-discount-deals-104191#ath
- Starcity Raises $30 Million In A Post-WeWork, COVID Crisis To Scale Its Affordable Co-Living Spaces https://www.forbes.com/sites/berenicemagistretti/2020/04/27/starcity-raises-30-million-in-a-post-wework-covid-crisis-to-scale-its-affordable-co-living-spaces/#319b394248f7
OTHER PROPERTY NEWS
- Rent freeze and eviction ban to be extended, says Housing Minister
HOUSING MINISTER EOGHAN Murphy has said he foresees the rent freeze and the temporary ban on evictions being extended further following the publication of the roadmap to lifting certain restrictions last night.
Initially, a temporary ban on evictions and a pause on rent increases were introduced for a period of three months back in March, but the government warned at the time that it may be extended if deemed necessary.
https://www.thejournal.ie/rent-freeze-eviction-ban-extension-eoghan-murphy-5090247-May2020/
- Housing policy should focus on new homes, not retrofits – Sherry FitzGerald chairman https://www.irishtimes.com/business/economy/housing-policy-should-focus-on-new-homes-not-retrofits-sherry-fitzgerald-chairman-1.4241006?mode=amp
- Council investigated 400 short-term lets but won’t be tracking rental ads during Covid-19 https://www.thejournal.ie/dublin-city-council-short-term-lets-5087972-May2020/
- Househunters squeezed as banks tighten rules in Covid-19 crisis https://www.irishtimes.com/business/personal-finance/househunters-squeezed-as-banks-tighten-rules-in-covid-19-crisis-1.4240113
- Reports suggest PRS market is more resilient to effects of pandemic: Will the private rental sector be the least scathed by Covid-19? Demand from its diverse investor pool could aid a quick recovery
https://www.businesspost.ie/commercial/reports-suggest-prs-market-is-more-resilient-to-effects-of-pandemic-dd06a6b3
- Retail values fell in Q1, but offices stayed unchanged: The values of Irish retail properties fell 2.8pc in the first three months of this year, bringing their 12-month decline to 5.5pc.
In contrast, values for Dublin industrial properties have increased and those for offices remained unchanged.
https://m.independent.ie/business/commercial-property/retail-values-fell-in-q1-but-offices-stayed-unchanged-39169029.html
- Government urged to help businesses pay rent https://www.irishtimes.com/business/commercial-property/government-urged-to-help-businesses-pay-rent-1.4239339?mode=amp
- In the Business Post : Aramark warns Nutgrove tenants they must pay rents and service costs – Retailers have been told they could face ‘enforcement action’ despite the effects of Covid-19 on business
https://www.businesspost.ie/coronavirus/aramark-warns-nutgrove-tenants-they-must-pay-rents-and-service-costs-1466fa1c
- Commercial rates waiver and €10k restart grants: Government outlines supports to try help businesses recover
The measures to support business include a three-month commercial rates waiver for impacted businesses.
https://www.thejournal.ie/governmnent-business-5090201-May2020/
- Angela Keegan: How the property market can adapt to the new reality | Business Post
“There is much we can learn from other countries, and other crises, about how to keep the property sector open for business…”
https://www.businesspost.ie/property-insight/angela-keegan-how-the-property-market-can-adapt-to-the-new-reality-d54f11f7
- Opening the estate agent’s door to remote working:
Sharing hub space with other agents provides an opportunity for entrepreneurial estate agents to go it alone – interesting perspective shared by Liz O’Kane in the Business Post
https://www.businesspost.ie/property-insight/opening-the-estate-agents-door-to-remote-working-de8ee92e
- Unravelling tax bill on a property bought in stages https://www.irishtimes.com/business/personal-finance/unravelling-tax-bill-on-a-property-bought-in-stages-1.4238818?mode=amp
- European investor pays €18m for Dublin 6 apartment portfolio: The European property firm, LRC Group, has increased the size of its Irish residential portfolio to nearly 1,900 properties, following the acquisition for €18 million of the Rathgar Road Collection.
https://www.irishtimes.com/business/commercial-property/european-investor-pays-18m-for-dublin-6-apartment-portfolio-1.4238874?mode=amp
- Commercial property sector ‘expected to rebound’ after Covid-19 – CBRE
According to CBRE, take-up in the Dublin office market reached almost 100,000sq m in the first quarter – 50 per cent higher than the five-year average.
Looking at the current state of play in the office leasing market, CBRE says transactions have been put on hold “indefinitely as occupiers put off decision-making and adopt a ‘wait and see’ approach”.
Notwithstanding this, some 6,000sq m of office space has been leased in the capital since the Covid-19 lockdown commenced. In a further encouraging sign, CBRE says that investor demand for Irish assets remains strong.
https://www.irishtimes.com/business/commercial-property/commercial-property-sector-expected-to-rebound-after-covid-19-cbre-1.4242139?mode=amp
- French investor closes in on €170m purchase of Fitzwilliam 28: Amundi to acquire newly-developed Dublin 2 office block fully let to Slack Technologies
https://www.irishtimes.com/business/commercial-property/french-investor-closes-in-on-170m-purchase-of-fitzwilliam-28-1.4242950?mode=amp
- Glenveagh’s €250m pre-fund apartment deal with Round Hill ‘on hold’
Glenveagh has been in exclusive talks with Round Hill Capital, an international property group, about a so-called pre-fund deal for almost 450 apartments that will be built on East Road in Dublin. The talks have been paused, however, amid shutdown of construction sites and the complications of an effective ban on international travel for London-based Round Hill.
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/glenveaghs-250m-pre-fund-apartment-deal-with-round-hill-on-hold-xzmflqvnh
- Aoife Brennan, writing in the Business Post today: Industrial sector weathers the pressure of the crisis – The Q1 2020 property results reveal that some sectors are withstanding the impact of the coronavirus more effectively than others
https://www.businesspost.ie/commercial/aoife-brennan-industrial-sector-weathers-the-pressure-of-the-crisis-b6bf7f55
- CBRE merges residential and commercial capital markets teams https://www.irishtimes.com/business/commercial-property/cbre-merges-residential-and-commercial-capital-markets-teams-1.4238845?mode=amp
- Declan Sexton to join Savills division as associate director – New hire was asset manager for Dunnes Stores’ property department
https://www.businesspost.ie/commercial/sexton-to-join-savills-division-as-associate-director-1b1e1b2d
INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY NEWS
- Mystery May: Landlords Armed With April Data Still Unsure What May Will Bring https://www.bisnow.com/national/news/commercial-real-estate/mystery-may-landlords-armed-with-april-data-still-unsure-what-may-will-bring-104165
- Here Are The Top 5 Predictions For Real Estate Once The Pandemic Subsides https://www.forbes.com/sites/lisachamoff/2020/04/27/here-are-the-top-5-predictions-for-real-estate-once-the-pandemic-subsides/#3ddf95ee14b1
- Disputes flare between subbies and smaller house builders https://www.constructionenquirer.com/2020/04/28/disputes-flare-between-specialists-and-smaller-house-builders/
- Offices could be half empty for a year, says CBRE tech boss | EG News https://www.egi.co.uk/news/offices-will-be-half-empty-after-lockdown-says-cbre-tech-boss/
- Cityscape 2020 to be held at Dubai World Trade Centre from November 15 to 17: https://m.khaleejtimes.com/uae/dubai/cityscape-2020-to-be-held-at-dubai-world-trade-centre-from-november-15-to-17
- Covid-19: Airbnb hosts start to add the phrase ‘thoroughly disinfected’ to their listings https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/travel/covid-19-airbnb-hosts-start-to-add-the-phrase-thoroughly-disinfected-to-their-listings-1.4238881?mode=amp