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The Big Movers

Plans for 136 new Dublin office buildings under way

There are 136 new office buildings planned for Dublin over the next five years, according to a report by property consultants Savills Ireland. These will provide over 12 million square feet of office space and accommodate 100,000 employees.

Government wants houses on vacant sites in Dublin

Housing Minister Simon Coveney announced plans to fast-track homes in major urban centres. He has said he is putting attractive packages in place to ensure the construction of affordable homes and has identified a number of key sites around the city for development.

Under Construction

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• There are 11,550 houses under construction in Ireland according to a report in the Irish Times this week. The value of these projects rose 34% to €1.3 billion, with €800 million worth of the development taking place in Dublin.
• The Daft Report was released this week and said that soaring rents are having a “disastrous effect” on the country’s competitiveness due to the rising costs of housing.
• CBRE are quoting a price of €2.2 million for a modern office scheme located not far from Cabinteely according to an article in the Irish Independent. The scheme comprises a four-storey block with 19 office suites and 100 underground and surface car parking spaces.

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