Strategic policy-making and planning would support sustainable, thriving cities and ‘gentle density’, increasing housing supply. Our MD Peter Horgan shares his opinion on the 15-minute city in the context of the urgent need to increase supply of all types of accommodation and a climate crisis. Changes made to planning regulations in recent years, have moved us away from the 15-minute city concept and the benefits this could bring. Our transport policy is informed by the concept with the aim of lowering the volume of transport as part of efforts to reduce CO2 emissions, however, housing policy ..read more

The need for an all-encompassing strategic approach to housing policy is clearly evident in the continued accommodation supply crisis.  The Irish government is actively taking steps to tackle this concern with important policies such as ‘Housing for All’ aiming to promote home ownership. While this is a positive step in the right direction, it’s also vital that we look at the rental sector, and how the sector has a role in helping to alleviate the current lack of available housing.   Peter Horgan, Managing Director of Grayling Properties, shares his insights on how in order to d ..read more

Vacant buildings all over Ireland are being left to slowly decay, while supply of accommodation struggles to meet demand, with an acute need for quality housing.  According to the Geodirectory residential building report published in 2022, there are over 29,000 vacant commercial units across Ireland and when combined with over 90,000 vacant residential units, this suggests that there are almost 120,000 vacant buildings, a good proportion of which could potentially be returned to commercial, community or residential uses on the streets of towns and cities across the country (Geodirectory 2 ..read more

Dublin’s distinct communities, urban villages, and Georgian core are intrinsic to the city’s unique feel and atmosphere. There is a great opportunity to introduce ambitious and progressive planning to put Dublin on the map as a smart and sustainable city, enhancing the city’s unique feel and atmosphere. As policymakers grapple with how to adapt urban centres to the post-pandemic economy and reduce emissions in the face of climate change, one solution is capturing people’s imagination: the 15-minute city. In this article, our Managing Director, Peter Horgan shares his opinions and advocacy for ..read more

Managing Director of Grayling Properties, Peter Horgan outlines and highlights the opportunities for more purpose-built accommodation within the Irish market as recent Daft.ie report records “historic lows” of available rental properties. Over time, international investors have displayed an increased level of interest in trying to identify different investment channels within the real estate landscape, as they look to expand existing portfolios. Moving away from the familiar retail and office spaces, there has been significant interest and demand for investment in more niche areas of the real ..read more

This article first appeared in The Irish Times. Total of 378 bed spaces to be delivered at city scheme approved prior to December 2020 ban A joint venture between Irish developer Grayling Properties and European private equity investor Crossroads Real Estate has paid €27.5 million for a site in Dublin city centre with full planning permission for a major co-living scheme. While the figure represents a premium of 10 per cent on the €25 million joint agents Colliers and Cushman & Wakefield had been seeking when they offered the site for sale last September, the combination of its location on ..read more

Private rental accommodation across Ireland has fallen to an all-time low. According to a recent rental price report for Q3 2021 from Daft.ie, due to our economic and demographic growth, we have entered a return to the pre-Covid-19 housing situation — weak supply in the face of very strong demand. This eternal battle between supply and demand is particularly hitting cities like Dublin and Cork. Recently, Trinity College Economist, Ronan Lyons told the Business Post that Ireland needs 400,000 to 500,000 apartments to be built to address the shortage of homes. He also outlined in the Daft report ..read more

The consequences of the pandemic have spread far and wide, disrupting every aspect of the Irish economy. The rental market was no exception. However, the rebound in the private rental market is underway and Tim Cahill, Managing Director of Grayling Properties, discusses what is actually hastening its recovery.  Despite experiencing a substantial drop in April 2020 as the first lockdown commenced, the private rental market (PRM) has begun making great strides on the road to recovery. The continued roll out of the Government’s vaccine programme, combined with the re-opening of our ..read more

Technology is rapidly transforming the way in which the property industry operates, and the enhancement of the tenant experience is quickly becoming the most important aspect. Aoife Gaffney, Managing Director of Grayling Property Management discusses how the application of innovative technologies can enhance the tenant experience, increasing retention rates for property management clients.    Since the pandemic hit, the increased adoption of new technologies has accelerated change across many organisations, with the property industry market being no different. This can be seen with t ..read more

Artificial intelligence, machine learning and data analytics are just a few of the innovative technologies that have been rapidly changing the way in which industries operate. Predictive analytics is no exception. However, a recent KPMG survey suggests only 5% of real estate firms have pushed efforts in this field. Our Investment Analyst discusses predictive analytics and what this transformative technology will bring to the property industry. Many businesses across different fields have begun to implement the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning to add value or gain a competiti ..read more