Interview: How the Canadians became the state’s biggest landlords

Marker Residences in Dublin, a 'trophy project' for Ires
David Ehrlich, the state’s biggest landlord. Pictures: Bryan Meade/John Banbury

A year before becoming the state’s biggest landlord, David Ehrlich didn’t know much about Ireland. By his own admission, his knowledge of the country stemmed from headlines about the economic collapse.

However, it also created an opportunity. When the chief executive of parent company Capreit was introduced ...