You may have come across recent news articles in the national media about an exciting announcement from Lotus Investment Group that could support your housing projects. We are proud to announce the launch of our new housing fund, with a target loan deployment of €250 million, aimed at assisting the delivery of large-scale housing projects…

It has been another interesting week for the Irish property market. While most media attention was focused on our national broadcaster, the attention of the business community has been firmly focused on persistent housing challenges. Firstly, the BBC highlighted how the housing crisis here is a “significant concern”, affecting the country’s competitiveness and ability to…

As the Irish economy faces a slight slowdown in GDP growth, there are both positive and negative indicators for the real estate market.  Firstly, the ESRI has downgraded its GDP growth outlook for the Irish economy. Despite this, the institute believes the underlying position of the economy remains strong. The downgrade is primarily attributed to…

“A broken model calls for innovative solutions” As a non-bank real estate and development funder, we have early sight of the trends and dynamics shaping the residential investment landscape locally, and more data is always welcome. The recently released Hooke & MacDonald Residential Investment Bulletin for the Greater Dublin Area provides some valuable insights into…

The proposition of establishing a national home-building agency in Ireland has garnered attention in recent weeks and days from housing commentators, who argue that such an agency could address Ireland’s escalating housing crisis. However, we must exercise caution and learn from the past before embarking on this path.  The experience of the National Building Agency…

The Irish Times has published a series of thought-provoking articles this week about the state of commercial real estate, in Ireland and beyond, that are well worth catching up on. One takes us back to 2008, explaining how the global financial crisis was predominantly fueled by overpriced residential property values, which had a cascading effect…

As the discussion around tenants’ rights and housing regulations intensifies, the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) has recently put forward a series of recommendations aimed at addressing the issue of illegal evictions. While these recommendations have been hailed as essential protections for tenants, it is crucial to examine them from a reasonable perspective, taking into account…

As Ireland’s original alternative real estate funder, we see first-hand the dynamics of the Irish housing market play out, and one glaring issue that continues to hinder progress is the interplay between a severe shortage of houses for buyers, and developers grappling with planning challenges. These are not opposing issues, addressing one will allow us…

The Irish property market continues to experience significant growth, with house prices rising by 8.9% in the first quarter of 2023 compared to the same period last year. This data comes from a recent report by proptech start-up Geowox, which provides insights based on sales prices rather than asking prices, offering a more accurate representation…