BNP Paribas Real Estate

Construction sector continued to struggle amid a sharper contraction in activity, report by BNP Paribas shows

Decline will be seen as a blow to Government efforts to get to grips with housing crisis.

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Arguing between 27,000 and 30,000 housing completions may seem like splitting hairs but it has important policy and political implications

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‘Green shoots’ enjoyed by the sector strengthened further in February, report by BNP Paribas Real Estate Ireland finds

Rate of increase declined from 7.5% to 4% in second half of 2022 due to falling energy prices

The sector is dealing with a double whammy of an economic downturn and changes in working patterns

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Less stringent mortgage rules and aid for renters boosts optimism as companies resume hiring

Hybrid working has led to much quieter office districts and the suburbs are exerting a greater pull

When you buy a new home, the builder retains 86.5% of the purchase price and remits 13.5% to Government as VAT

But investors and vendors are having to adjust expectations as ‘mood music’ changes.

Market has entered into a period of ‘price discovery’ as era of ultra-loose interest rates comes to an end

Not-for-profit fertility clinic agrees rent of €41.58 per sq ft as it expands office operations on Lower Mount Street

Corum Asset Management acquired office block from O’Callaghan Properties for €60m in 2021

With several big brands closing their doors, the street’s return to former glory days looks some way off

Co-working sector set for continued growth despite current challenges facing WeWork

Dutch company with 500-plus stores worldwide will pay €450,000 for 81 Grafton Street

Multinational to lease 3,600sq m of space in six-storey office block under construction

UK retailer will rent 170sq m of space at Henry Street’s 1 GPO Building for €170,000

Unnamed new owner’s investment will show a 5.7% yield after rent rises

Central Plaza will provide 12,500sq m of fashion, food and office facilities

Corum eyeing net yield of 5.7% for Talbot Street office and retail centre

Hines-owned office block near St Stephen’s Green will gain extra 27,000sq ft

State Street Global Advisers snaps up top HQ logistics site in D22 business park

Law firm expands practice into three floors of redeveloped property for €300,000 a year

Total lot going for €2.62m or individually ranging from €600,000 to €1.41m