Property News
In a Post-Brexit World, Will Ireland's Real-Estate Rush Fizzle?
Wall Street Journal - 6 Jul 2016 05:30
Ireland's commercial-property market is suddenly looking more subdued after Brexit. Some of the negative impact will likely be felt by NAMA, the so-called bad bank formed to manage troubled real-estate assets.
Foreign buyers flood US real estate, but buy cheaper homes
CNBC - 6 Jul 2016 16:00
The appetite for U.S. real estate continues to flourish, but foreign buyers are shifting from luxury to less-pricey properties.
South Americans top search rankings for property in south Florida
Property Wire - 6 Jul 2016 15:00
Property in south Florida continues to be popular with buyers from South America topping the list for people from overseas searching for real estate, the latest research shows. Colombia has been the top country of origin...
Bridging lending makes positive start to 2016 in UK
Property Wire - 6 Jul 2016 12:23
Gross annual bridging lending in the UK increased to £3.6 billion in February, up from £3.5 billion at the end of 2015 according to the latest sector index to be published. However, this expansion represents a modest 3...
More money to be released to support lending for UK homes and business
Property Wire - 6 Jul 2016 09:53
The property lending industry has welcomed an announcement from the Chancellor of the Exchequer and leaders of the UK’s main lenders that extra capital is to be made available to support business and households due to ...
Falling asking prices in Spain could encourage British buyers despite Brexit
Property Wire - 6 Jul 2016 09:10
There are signs that British buyers are still keen on buying property in Spain but those selling are likely to be more successful if they lower their asking price. Agents are reporting continued interest in the Spanish p...
More over 50s now renting a home in the UK, research shows
Property Wire - 6 Jul 2016 08:52
The number of people over 50 living in rented accommodation in the UK has been on the rise over the last five years with a third now renting, new research has found. A third of people aged 50 and over currently live in r...
A Silver Lining for Irish Office Sector Post-Brexit?
Wall Street Journal - 6 Jul 2016 04:34
The U.K.'s surprise vote last month to leave the EU will likely create a short-term slowdown in deal activity in Ireland's office market, but analysts say that landlords and investors actually may benefit in the long ter...
Ireland's Thriving Retail Landlords Face Threat From Brexit
Wall Street Journal - 6 Jul 2016 04:32
Ireland's market for retail properties has been strong, with store sales and rents climbing amid a healthy economy, but the U.K.'s decision to leave the EU could hurt the sector.