Industrial M50 hinterland likely to switch from sheds to beds

Intense demand for rental accommodation is driving interest in the possible rezoning of factories and warehouses into residential real estate

‘Before Covid-19 and Brexit, it was thought that it was only a matter of time before creeping gentrification might spread out the “residentialisation” of rezoned properties’

With strong demand for rental accommodation in both the industrial and residential sectors and investors chasing opportunities in both sectors, owners and tenants will be looking forward to Dublin City Council’s next draft development plan due in November which is expected to outline which industrial properties in the city it proposes to rezone to residential use.

Adding zest to the pot are some of the proposals in the Housing for All plan which indicate that ...