The Irish Times: Five large fixer-uppers on detached sites outside Bray to auction online from €395,000

Teach Donn is a six-bedroom detached dormer home measuring 249sq m (2,680sq ft)

The detached houses on large gardens are all in need of considerable refurbishment Finding a spacious house in turnkey condition at good value can be a big ask for house-hunters, which is why many people looking for new homes would not rule out a fixer-upper. Picking up a house in need of refurbishment at the right price

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The Irish Times: Latest phase of new homes in Kilternan come to market, from €500,000

Total of 30 homes including two-bed apartments and three-, four- and five-bed houses now available at south Dublin scheme Hooke & MacDonald is launching a new phase of three-, four- and five-bedroom houses and two-bedroom apartments at Grange Oaks in south Dublin, nestling in the foothills of the Dublin mountains between Kilternan, Stepaside and Carrickmines. This well-designed

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The Irish Times: New homes with views of the Sugar Loaf outside Enniskerry from €775,000

Three-, four- and five-bedroom detached and semidetached homes available at Silver Vale scheme Silver Vale is a development of 84 A-rated houses on the Cookstown Road, just outside the charming village of Enniskerry in Co Wicklow, and around the corner from the beautiful Powerscourt Estate. Since it was launched in May, the scheme has proven popular with buyers looking

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Business Post: Retail unit with resi conversion potential in Blackrock, Co Dublin

Hooke & MacDonald has launched a well-located commercial property at 47 Main Street, Blackrock, Co Dublin, guiding €360,000 to market. The two-storey building, offered with vacant possession, presents a rare opportunity for both investors and owner-occupiers. Extending to approximately 68 square metres, the ground floor features a glazed frontage to Main Street and was most

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One Piece of the Puzzle: How Croí Cónaithe Could Unlock Stalled City Developments

Stalled city developments may finally move, if Croí Cónaithe is used well. By Conor Steen, Hooke & MacDonald Across Ireland’s cities, many fully permitted apartment schemes remain inactive. Not because of planning delays or weak demand, but because the numbers no longer add up. These are not fringe or speculative proposals. Most are well-designed, well-located,

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Dual-planning site in Sandyford offers development flexibility at €7.5m

Two substantial detached residences in Sandyford, Dublin 18, Karuna and Glenina, set on a combined 0.9-hectare (2.24-acre) site, have been brought to market with a €7.5 million guide price through agent Hooke & MacDonald’s commercial arm. What sets this prime residential offering apart is its distinctive development potential: the site benefits from two full planning

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The Numbers Don’t Lie: Ireland’s Housing Market Reality Check

The following is an extract from an opinion piece by Ken Macdonald, Managing Director of Hooke and MacDonald, originally published in The Irish Times. The Numbers Don’t Lie: Ireland’s Housing Market Reality Check Recent data reveals dramatic shifts in who’s buying Irish new homes: Institutional Funders & Investors: Have withdrawn from funding new supply in the

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DEVELOPERS: Don’t Miss This Opportunity!

The Croí Cónaithe (Cities) Scheme is currently accepting expressions of interest – with the application window closing soon!  Deadline: 5pm on 15th August 2025 This government-backed initiative, managed by the Housing Agency, is designed to bridge the viability gap between apartment construction costs and market sale prices. It’s a game-changer for developers looking to build

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