Property developer who blazed a trail in pursuit of excellence in housing
Joe Cosgrave: an appreciation
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Shifting sands of housing policy make it hard to build solid future
Cairn’s Mariavilla in Maynooth, a new development of family houses where Hooke & MacDonald reported strong sales to first-time buyers since the scheme launched in August. In spite of a rise in house completions, stock still fell far short of demand. Picture: Ken Walsh Donald McDonald With demand continuing to outstrip supply, the state must
What property experts say: Price growth likely to moderate in 2022
Strong housing demand expected to push high prices as supply issues keep biting After a subdued start due to the pandemic, the housing market took off with a bang in 2021, leading to double-digit price growth. A mix of soaring demand, restricted supply, historically low interest rates – and an increased focus on lifestyle, thanks
Dublin’s private rented sector proves to be investors’ choice
The largest deal in a single location saw Ballymore secure €200m from the forward-funded sale of 435 apartments at 8th Lock, Royal Canal Park, Dublin 15 Ken MacDonald National and local government interference undermining efforts to deliver more housing The multi-family/private rented sector (PRS) market is now the most active property investment class in Ireland.
The Phoenix Park Racecourse Investment, Dublin 15
Hooke & MacDonald transacted the forward sale of 146 residential units at the Phoenix Park Racecourse, Castleknock, Dublin 15 on behalf of long established developers, Flynn & O’Flaherty. The Phoenix Park Racecourse Investment is a mix of newly built and existing homes comprising of apartments, duplexes, houses and penthouses located throughout the superb Phoenix Park
Blackwood Square, Northwood, Santry Demesne, Dublin 9
Hooke & Macdonald successfully completed the sale of 297 apartments at Blackwood Square, Santry on behalf of Cosgrave Property Group. Blackwood Square is comprised of four eight storey buildings incorporating 297 apartments over a basement car park. The scheme comprises a mix of 4 one-bedroom, 243 two-bedroom and 25 three-bedroom apartments along with 2 one-bedroom
The Plaza, Tyrrelstown, Dublin 15
Hooke & MacDonald launched and sold high yielding commercial investment in Dublin 15. The Plaza comprised the district retail centre of the established residential suburb of Tyrrelstown, which is located approximately 2.8 km north of the Blanchardstown Centre and 12 km northwest of Dublin City Centre. The Investment comprised a mix of national and local
Bridgefield, Northwood, Santry Demesne, Dublin 9
Hooke & MacDonald advised on and successfully sold Bridgefield apartments on behalf of Cosgrave Property Group. Bridgefield is comprised of three six-storey buildings incorporating 216 apartments built around a central landscaped courtyard. The buildings incorporate 3 no. one-bedroom, 161 no. two-bedroom and 15 no. three-bedroom apartments, along with 34 no. two-bedroom penthouses and 3 no.
The Quarter at Citywest
Hooke & MacDonald completed the forward sale of Citywest Quarter, a purpose-built PRS development undertaken by Cairn plc, in a targeted low-key sales campaign. The Citywest Quarter investment comprised 282 residential units laid out over six 6 storey buildings over basement car-parkin. The units comprise 30 no. studios, 84 no. 1 bed apartments, 162 no.