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Rent cap regime played a vital role at a time of crisis, but its continued application in current form was now undermining the very goals it was...
Amid US trade tariffs and rising geopolitical tensions, maintaining vibrant domestic stock exchanges is essential to economic resilience
Amid US trade tariffs and rising geopolitical tensions, maintaining vibrant domestic stock exchanges is essential to economic resilience
Irish authorities have a lot to learn from their UK counterparts when it comes to preserving the visual character of our cities
The Irish delegation’s attendance at Mipim in Cannes showed the clear benefits of engaging with institutional investors
A significant Irish delegation is travelling to Cannes this year for the event
A significant Irish delegation is travelling to Cannes this year for the event
A number of significant developments have boosted the sector over the last fortnight but without further changes that progress will go to waste
Without decisive action the country risks perpetuating its current cycle of housing unaffordability and underinvestment
Now is the time to be bold in reforming Ireland’s housing sector
Belated acknowledgement of need of private sector marks a crucial pivot in bid to end shortage of homes across the country
Belated acknowledgement of need of private sector marks a crucial pivot in bid to end shortage of homes across the country
Risk remains in the sector, but retail assets are certainly rebounding, with a number of large deals recently bolstering confidence
Our commercial property expert runs the rules over where Ireland’s market stands
Restrictive regulations, excessive building specifications and rent caps have created barriers
The recently published funds review was a prime opportunity to breathe new life into property investment, instead it side-stepped the issue
The ‘build it and they will come’ mantra should be ringing in the ears of property funds given global trends
Moves to hike stamp duty will do little to deter the bulk purchase of homes and alleviate the chronic supply of new housing for first-time buyers
The Dundrum Town Centre owner has been revitalised under its chief executive and Ireland is set to be a focus of its growth drive
If the government really wants to tackle the bulk purchasing of housing, it should start by levelling the playing field on tax
The final quarter of 2024 could be an opportune time for investors, but they should still exercise caution
A number of government policy moves, regardless of how well-intentioned, have created further problems that could hamper accommodation supply
The broad outlook for the Irish data centre property market remains cautiously optimistic, weighed by political and planning concerns
Occupancy rates are starting to plateau but the right metrics are growing in key markets including Ireland
A number of Reits posted results in recent days. Colm Lauder takes a look at what insight we can derive from their performance in the opening half...
Ireland’s ageing population means that there is a growing number of opportunities in the health care sector
The new Labour government in Britain has said it will overturn controversial planning changes introduced last year by its predecessor