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Strong hotel and pub sales show flexibility of hospitality sector

In spite of a pummelling during the pandemic, the two linchpins of the hospitality industry are likely to move real estate worth a combined €600 million this year

High-spec show house including contents in Delgany for €1.1m

A2 building energy rated efficiency and 21st century style are on offer in this four-bedroom detached dormer bungalow in a small development

Charming Georgian residence on the Wexford coast for €600,000

This six-bed period home just outside Fethard-on-Sea has much to offer those in search of country comfort

New housing needs to be viable, sustainable and affordable

Achievable targets and planning reform will open the door to housing delivery, but funding from all possible stakeholders and cooperation between the public and private sectors are also essential

Rate of residential price rises continues to moderate

Prices will have risen by 5 per cent on average by the end of year, while second-hand homes have sold well all year and the market is expected to remain robust in 2023

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A year of skittish investors and strong returns for cash buyers

Continued inflation and rising interest rates mean pricing expectations will need to adjust across most real estate sectors next year, writes Conor Whelan of QRE. However, once this is accepted, the market is in a position to function well

Second-hand houses fetched well above asking price in 2022

Post-pandemic, the new home development pipeline was back in full swing in Dublin while sales of good quality properties in good condition achieved top prices

High-spec show house including contents in Delgany for €1.1m

A2 building energy rated efficiency and 21st century style are on offer in this four-bedroom detached dormer bungalow in a small development

Charming Georgian residence on the Wexford coast for €600,000

This six-bed period home just outside Fethard-on-Sea has much to offer those in search of country comfort

New housing needs to be viable, sustainable and affordable

Achievable targets and planning reform will open the door to housing delivery, but funding from all possible stakeholders and cooperation between the public and private sectors are also essential

Commercial Property

Ireland needs new measures and a new mindset to build on

Demand for housing remains exceptionally strong and largely unsatisfied, but uncertainty is hampering investment and construction delivery viability remains to be properly addressed

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It was summer when market felt impact of Ukraine war and interest rate hikes

In the investment sector, there was a disconnect between vendors’ price expectations and what purchasers were willing to pay, but it is still likely that the market will achieve close to €6 billion in sales this year

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A resilient year for property investment despite headwinds

With Ireland possibly the only country in Europe to avoid going into recession, there remains a good level of demand in the Irish property investment market from a variety of investor types and nationalities

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Being sustainable doesn’t end with choosing a green building

To ensure optimum efficiency in a modern office structure, building systems must be operated and adequately maintained by qualified and experienced experts

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International investor activity showed confidence in Ireland

Deals of scale were completed in 2022 with the reopening of the economy and a resurgence of activity, while investor interest in residential assets has been particularly strong

Residential market settles after post-pandemic frenzy

International economic shocks, inflation and rising interest rates have slowed activity, writes Catherine O’Connor of Colliers. However, demand remains solid, particularly at the upper end of the market

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Strong hotel and pub sales show flexibility of hospitality sector

In spite of a pummelling during the pandemic, the two linchpins of the hospitality industry are likely to move real estate worth a combined €600 million this year

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Industrial and logistics sector should weather market turbulence

Investors still favour this asset class due to its strong fundamentals, but they want a higher return

Prime example of the modern Foxrock home, with sheltered and private south-facing rear garden

This detached four-bedroom house, guiding €925,000, is one of just eight built by Park Developments in 1992 in a highly desirable location

Elegant Edwardian redbrick in Ballsbridge for €1.975 million

No 25 Ailesbury Park, a period family residence retaining many original features, is tucked away in a traffic-free cul de sac

Refurbished terraced home in Dundrum guiding €675,000

This well-located, three-bed Castle View property has been modernised throughout and is in turnkey condition

Emmett Scanlon appointed Irish Architecture Foundation director

Scanlon to take over from outgoing IAF director Nathalie Weadick next May

Detached Dingle three-bed with scenic coastal views for €820,000

The 130 square metre residence is set on an elevated site of 0.35 acres giving unobstructed scenic views from the front of the property

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Building back better after Covid

Property markets will adjust to the normalising of interest rates. But vendors’ and investors’ expectations will take time to align and market activity will moderate accordingly, writes Dr John McCartney