Can offices form part of the solution to Dublin’s housing shortage?
The Government has been grappling with a housing shortage for several years. As the demand for housing continues to outstrip supply, creative solutions are needed to address this pressing issue. One potential solution that is gaining traction is the conversion of office spaces to residential units. This has come to the fore over the last […]
The importance of an Estates Management Team for user experience
Commercial property management is a dynamic and fast-paced environment. The presence of an estates management team is critical to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of a large portfolio of managed assets. Estates managers perform a wide range of roles across a portfolio and constantly face new challenges daily. The primary responsibility of the Bannon […]
At a Glance: Dublin Office Market Q2 2023
Following a subdued Q1, Dublin office take up for the second quarter of the year reached 440,000 sq.ft. across 57 transactions. This brings the year to date figure to 724,500 sq.ft. Whilst Q2 take up is 53% ahead of Q1 figures, it reflects a H1 decrease of 28% versus the same period last year. Dublin continues […]
Investment Pulse Q2 2023
This quarter proved to be a challenging period for the Irish Capital Markets sector, with a total value of only €333m. Q2 marks one of the worst performing quarters in the last six years. On a positive note, after years in purgatory, the retail sector has emerged as the star performer for the period, accounting […]
Bannon Retail Pulse – June 2023
Bannon’s latest monthly Retail Pulse has now gone live. In this publication we look at retail occupier activity on Henry Street & O’Connell Street and Neil Bannon discusses the juxtaposition of the vacancies created by Debenhams failure in Ireland and the UK. To view the full report, please click here.
Irish Consumer Sentiment Hits 15-Month High
Irish Consumer confidence improved again in June reflecting a 10.4% y-o-y increase. Tentative signs that food and energy price inflation might have peaked seem to have encouraged a slight easing in concerns around household finances. The exceptionally good weather may have also boosted the mood of many consumers, but the modest monthly gain suggests financial […]
