RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY STABILISATION – PRICES TO INCREASE BY 2% IN 2020 – A period of high price inflation appears to be drawing to a close and the property market looks set for a period of price stabilisation as we head into a new decade, according to the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland. SCSI members believe…
The construction sector is under Celtic Tiger levels of pressure and is in danger of overheating, according to a new report from construction consultants Mitchell McDermott. The report says 30,000 additional construction workers are required if housing targets are to be met. It says construction output grew by 12% last year, but the number of…
An Bord Pleanála has granted full planning permission for a new strategic housing development at Farrankelly, Delgany, Co. Wicklow. To be built by Cairn, this new development provides for 426 new homes comprising 245 houses, 93 apartments and 88 duplex units within an overall site of 52 acres. For this development, an emphasis has been…
DESIGNER GROUP ARE STEPPING UP TO THE CHALLENGE FOR DREAMS COME TRUE Designer Group are heading to the Arctic from 2nd-7th February. Eleven brave team members will be facing the elements to raise money for Dreams Come True children’s charity. Dreams Come True are a UK national charity that fulfils dreams for children and young…
ROADS INVESTMENT The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Shane Ross TD, has announced details of a €525 million investment programme for 2020 for regional and local roads. Minister Ross said: “Roads funding will increase by over 8% this year. The funding package will allow approximately 2,700kms of roads to be maintained and 2,300kms to…