Far away hills really are greener for property investment

The Irish market is performing strongly, but is more volatile than real estate elsewhere. Investors might want a more global perspective

Fleming Court in Dublin 4: Ardstone Capital bought it for €9.75 million in 2013, refurbished it and sold it for €17.75 million in 2015

Real estate markets are performing well, but it’s always good to re-evaluate the focus.

Real estate in Ireland has had a great run, and signs suggest healthy returns will continue in the medium term. However, it is always a good idea to be prepared for the unexpected and to consider your allocations carefully.

According to commercial property performance data from IPD/MSCI, over the last five years investors in Irish commercial real estate would ...