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Check Recent data reveals dramatic shifts in who’s buying Irish new homes: Institutional Funders & Investors: Have withdrawn from funding new supply in the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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The Irish Times: The institutional investors we need have withdrawn from the Irish housing market

In today’s The Irish Times Commercial Property supplement, Ken MacDonald, Managing Director of Hooke & MacDonald , provides his outlook and latest analysis in The Irish Times and reveals a stark reality: institutional funders have pulled back from the Irish housing industry over the last 3 years, just when funding is most urgent First-time buyers and the State are buying

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Elsmore Creche, Naas, Co. Kildare

Hooke & MacDonald have recently completed the sale of the Elsmore creche on behalf of Cairn Homes. The Elsmore Crèche is located in a landmark premium development in Naas which was developed by Cairn Homes and comprises of over 500 high quality houses and apartments. The creche extends to approximately 684.4 sq.m (7,367 sq.ft) and

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