Following the government’s transposition of IORP II, any new One Member Arrangements (OMA) will now be largely prevented from borrowing for their investments and be required to hold at least 50% of their investment in regulated markets e.g. listed shared and/or bonds. Commercial properties had been an attractive option for OMA pension funds which […]
The challenge of creating innovative housing solutions was on the agenda at the most recent meeting of the Donegal Dublin Business Network (DDBN) as Eoghan Murphy TD, Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government, addressed the organisation. A panel discussion on the subject of housing took place at the group’s April gathering in Iveagh House […]
In the year to February, residential property prices at national level increased by 13.0%. This compares with an increase of 12.0% in the year to January and an increase of 9.7% in the twelve months to February 2017. In Dublin, residential property prices increased by 12.7% in the year to February. Dublin house prices increased […]
In the year to November, residential property prices at national level increased by 11.6%. This compares with an increase of 11.8% in the year to October and an increase of 9.2% in the twelve months to November 2016. In Dublin, residential property prices increased by 11.3% in the year to November. Dublin house prices increased […]
In the year to June, residential property prices at national level increased by 11.6%. This compares with an increase of 11.1% in the year to May and an increase of 5.5% in the twelve months to June 2016. In Dublin, residential property prices increased by 11.1% in the year to June. Dublin house prices increased […]
The rental market has, for over five years now, shown increasing signs of distress, with stronger demand but weaker supply each year. Market rents in Dublin, for example, are now 66% higher than at their lowest point. Outside Dublin, rents have risen 41%. A key part of the political reaction has been the introduction of […]
More than 800 sites owned by local authorities and public bodies will be offered to the private market to help boost housing supply. Land banks totalling 2,000 hectares and controlled by city and county councils and other bodies including CIÉ, the IDA and HSE, are to be offered to private developers and housing associations in […]
In the year to February, residential property prices at national level increased by 10.7%. This compares with an increase of 8.1% in the year to January and an increase of 5.4% in the twelve months to February 2016. In Dublin, residential property prices increased by 8.3% in the year to February. Dublin house prices increased […]
MIPIM 2017 – Real estate industry has remained positive, recognising the long-term importance of globalisation, diversification and the key megatrends shaping society.
CSO has launched a new Residential Property Price Index (RPPI) for Ireland. The new RPPI incorporates significant methodological improvements over the original RPPI.
