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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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