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Renovation
fromIndependent
1 day ago

My favourite room: 'The thought of being chosen for Home of the Year went from being a joke to being a great motivator' - Inside Finbarr Collins' Stoneybatter remodel

Finbarr Collins transformed his neglected Dublin home into a contender for Home of the Year after initially tagging the show on Instagram.
Renovation
fromIndependent
1 day ago

My favourite room: 'The thought of being chosen for Home of the Year went from being a joke to being a great motivator' - Inside Finbarr Collins' Stoneybatter remodel

Finbarr Collins transformed his neglected Dublin home into a contender for Home of the Year after initially tagging the show on Instagram.
UK politics
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Metrolink officials rushed to reassure investors as project director Sean Sweeney headed for early exit

Ireland is serious about building a metro for Dublin, but faces challenges in gaining firm support.
Real estate
fromIndependent
2 days ago

Your money questions - 'How long will it take to sell our house and get a new mortgage so we can move?'

Consult an estate agent for your property's value and a mortgage broker for approval before selling and buying.
NYC politics
fromtherealdeal.com
5 days ago

The Daily Dirt: The real estate highlights of Mamdani's first 100 days

Mayor Zohran Mamdani has taken initial steps to address tenant issues while moderating some housing campaign promises during his first 100 days in office.
#michael-flatley
fromIndependent
1 week ago
LA real estate

Michael Flatley's new board to probe alleged purchase of Daniel Kinahan's mansion seized by CAB

fromIndependent
1 week ago
LA real estate

Michaek Flatley's new board to probe alleged purchase of Daniel Kinahan's mansion seized by CAB

fromIndependent
1 week ago
LA real estate

Michael Flatley's new board to probe alleged purchase of Daniel Kinahan's mansion seized by CAB

fromIndependent
1 week ago
LA real estate

Michaek Flatley's new board to probe alleged purchase of Daniel Kinahan's mansion seized by CAB

UK politics
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Here's the modular home you can put in your back garden - for 130,000, as providers see 400pc spike in calls

Relaxation of rent rules has led to a significant increase in inquiries for modular homes.
Real estate
fromRobb Report
1 day ago

Manhattan's $10 Million Condos Are Flying Off the Market-Even as Sales Slow Elsewhere

Manhattan's luxury real estate market is thriving, particularly for homes priced above $10 million, despite overall market sluggishness.
Renovation
fromIndependent
3 days ago

Hotel review: 'It lacks some in-house facilities, but is still one of my all-time favourites in Dublin - if not Ireland'

Haddington House Hotel in Dún Laoghaire has undergone a €4.5m renovation, adding luxurious roll-top tubs to enhance guest experience.
fromIndependent
1 week ago

The 50m question: From lidos to late buses and a boating lake in Phoenix Park, how to spend Dublin's tourist tax windfall

Dublin City Council has proposed a tax of between €2 and €5 per person per night, depending on the standard and price of accommodation.
Europe news
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Modular home providers see 400pc rise in calls as Government moves to relax law

A modular home provider has seen an increase of over 400pc in enquiries since it was revealed the Government intends to further relax restrictions around their use.
UK politics
#demolition
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
Boston real estate

'It broke my heart to see it': what Meath locals think about the demolition of Murray home

fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
Boston real estate

'It broke my heart to see it': what Meath locals think about the demolition of Murray home

Europe politics
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Mark Keenan: Ten reasons other countries tell us that big fund housing splurges are risky

The Irish Government encourages big funds to invest in housing, unlike many other countries.
fromIrish Independent
6 days ago

New design drawn up for facade of Stephen's Green Shopping Centre

"The revised proposals introduce a more defined and cohesive architectural expression that enhances the building's presence at St Stephen's Green and Grafton Street."
Renovation
Real estate
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Shane Ross: Property predators are swooping for prey as I look to sell my country pile

The property market is experiencing a seasonal resurgence as activity increases with the arrival of spring.
UK politics
fromIndependent
4 days ago

New derelict property tax will affect up to 19,000 sites in bid to boost housing supply

Revenue will collect a new 7% tax on up to 19,000 derelict properties to boost housing supply.
Fundraising
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

John Kerry Keane, who sold the 'Kilkenny People' for over 35m, dies after a long illness

Kerry Keane transformed the Kilkenny People into a major publishing group over four decades, which sold for IR£28.2m in 1999, setting a valuation benchmark that inflated provincial newspaper prices across Ireland.
Paris food
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Chasing big money by the beach: What happened when the Housing Minister went to Cannes

French civil servants and ministers attended an event in Cannes to attract foreign property investors to France.
#dublin-real-estate
#planning-permission-violation
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
London politics

'We're being treated worse than the Kinahans' - couple at centre of Meath planning row hit out as demolition due to get underway

fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
London politics

'We're being treated worse than the Kinahans' - couple at centre of Meath planning row hit out after council seize home

fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
London politics

'We're being treated worse than the Kinahans' - couple at centre of Meath planning row hit out as demolition due to get underway

fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
London politics

'We're being treated worse than the Kinahans' - couple at centre of Meath planning row hit out after council seize home

fromIndependent
1 week ago

Homeowners to be offered 14k tax break on newly-built modular homes in back gardens

Homeowners will be able to earn €14,000 tax-free by renting out newly-built modular units in their back gardens under new changes being examined by the Government.
Renovation
Boston food
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Plans for Donald Trump's 'spectacular' Doonbeg ballroom appealed - 'Please refuse this nonsense'

Planning permission for a new ballroom at Trump International Golf Links in Doonbeg, Co Clare has been appealed to An Coimisiún Pleanála by a Longford environmental scientist.
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Thinking of buying a holiday home in Ireland? Here's why it's a bad investment

With the ripple effects of the US-Israeli war on Iran causing the biggest disruption to global travel since the pandemic, staycations are looking like a safer bet for some households.
Europe news
Boston real estate
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

High rate of property inflation is 'pricing young people out of the towns and villages they grew up in'

Irish home prices increased by 7% annually to January, with median dwelling prices reaching €389,986, up €30,000 year-over-year, with regional variations from 6.1% in Dublin to 15% in the Midlands.
UK politics
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

New student beds built by private developers on state land will have no dedicated rent controls

42,000 new student accommodation beds will be built by 2035, with 10,000 from the Rent-a-Room scheme.
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

MetroLink property deals could be kept secret as State negotiates to buy land along route

MetroLink is in negotiations with landowners to buy up land along the proposed route for the underground railway, with individual deals expected to be subject to non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) so prices paid for land will be kept secret.
Europe news
Renovation
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Amy Molloy: How a massive dream home in rural Co Meath ended up as 'a costly pile of rubble'

A planning dispute led to the demolition of a house intended for a family in Co Meath.
Real estate
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Michael Houghton: 'We became accidental landlords six years ago. The whole system has started to make less sense, but our strategy remains simple'

Property investment success requires understanding financial fundamentals, market knowledge, and maintaining a long-term perspective despite inherent complexities.
Travel
fromIndependent
1 month ago

I've visited hundreds of hotels - here are six simple ways Irish stays can make guests go 'ooh'

Small, thoughtful details in hotels create more memorable impressions than elaborate amenities or high-end service.
SF politics
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Dail to vote on designating building projects as 'critical' before they are fast tracked through planning process

The Dáil will vote on designating building projects as 'critical' before the Government fast-tracks them through the planning process.
#luxury-real-estate
Renovation
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Bigger extensions and bike sheds in the frame as planning rules set to be ripped up for home renovations

A comprehensive planning system review will soon propose exempting numerous home improvements and new dwelling types from planning permission requirements to address housing shortages.
Podcast
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Money Talks: Heir Hunting - Maeve Mullin of Finders International Ireland on her unique and rewarding career

Professional heir hunters trace deceased persons' lineages to locate beneficiaries entitled to unclaimed estates, combining genealogy expertise with investigative work.
Real estate
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Energy efficient former show house in Harold's Cross transformed into a family friendly space

Show houses offer design templates and quality finishes that provide value even when buyers decline the furnished package, reducing renovation uncertainty and providing move-in ready homes.
UK politics
fromIndependent
4 weeks ago

Rules for building one-off rural homes will be relaxed by summer, says Housing Minister James Browne

The government will liberalize planning rules by summer to enable more one-off home construction on private land in rural areas, making guidelines mandatory for all local authorities.
#housing
fromIndependent
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

Minister threatens to override councils on land rezoning in bid to speed up delivery of housing

fromIndependent
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

Minister threatens to override councils on land rezoning in bid to speed up delivery of housing

fromIndependent
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

'We're ready to go' - inside the old Central Mental Hospital site set to become almost 1,000 homes

fromIndependent
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

Minister threatens to override councils on land rezoning in bid to speed up delivery of housing

fromIndependent
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

Minister threatens to override councils on land rezoning in bid to speed up delivery of housing

fromIndependent
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

'We're ready to go' - inside the old Central Mental Hospital site set to become almost 1,000 homes

fromIndependent
1 month ago

Kerry TD Michael Healy-Rae remains the largest landlord in the Dail

The latest Register of Interests of Members of Dáil Éireann shows that the Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine owns 28 properties and pieces of land. Of these properties, 17 were some type of accommodation for rent.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Manhattan luxury market stable under Mamdani

I have not had a single person tell me that they're going to leave New York City, and I am transacting at a level that is significantly higher than before (Mamdani) was mayor, or before we knew he was going to become mayor, Elevated Team at Compass co-founder Zeve Salman told HousingWire. I have not felt a quantitative slowdown on what's going on in the market. It's been quite the opposite.
New York City
#dublin-ca-real-estate
Renovation
fromArchitectural Digest
1 month ago

Can an Upgraded Bachelor Mansion Help Renovate the Franchise?

Bachelor Mansion undergoes renovation led by former contestants to create a more welcoming environment and address past toxicity concerns.
Law
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

The Indo Daily: Proper No Twelve, Paddy Cosgrave's return and Manhattan Peanuts vs The Luas - what 2026 has in store for the courts

High-profile legal cases, including long-running disputes, returning defendants, and new trials, will capture public attention in the months ahead.
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Eoin McGee answers: 'I have 9,000 in savings and earn 700 per week. Should I buy a house as an investment property?'

I am 25 years old and I have little to no overheads as I use public transport and live at home with my parents
Digital life
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

This McDonald's In Ireland Is In One Of The Most Unique Locations In The World - Tasting Table

McDonald's locations in the United States tend to be pretty staid and uniform in design, but head abroad and things start to change. While there are a few American McDonald's that don't feature the traditional golden arches aesthetic, in historic international cities, you'll frequently find the burger chain housed in beautiful old stone and masonry buildings - with only a small McDonald's sign offering any hint of what's inside.
Food & drink
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Dereliction, litter and anti-social behaviour: How we can change the fortunes of Dublin's north inner city

Years of neglect have tarnished what should be a jewel in the crown of the Irish capital - and a no-go zone for many. Local stakeholders discuss the progress made so far and what more can be done to make the area a vibrant hub For 30 years, Irish Business Against Litter has been waging a war on rubbish. Its latest survey, undertaken by An Taisce and published this week, puts Sligo town at the top and shows that the country is getting cleaner,
Environment
Soccer (FIFA)
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Dublin football team buys pitches from developer after discovering council's claim of ownership was mistaken

Broadford Rovers purchased a near eight-acre site in Dublin 16 containing pitches the council previously claimed to own.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

From schoolmaster's house to bachelor pad to dream home for long lost lovers in Kildare

When Desmond Courtney bought The Schoolmaster's House in Ireland's horse heartland in 2002, he turned it into a "bachelor pad". The civil engineer did most of the restoration of the property himself, with some help from friends. After nearly two decades of living there alone, a random reunification with his long-lost love Monica (née Barron) transformed his life and his Kildare home.
Remodel
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Centuries old Kerry hotel sold to American investment company

Valentia Island's sole hotel was sold to an American investor as owners frequently engaged with the local community, boosting the island's UNESCO bid.
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

'I just couldn't live in one of those bland houses - I simply love colour' - A home full of character in Phibsborough

I just couldn't live in one of those bland houses, but I didn't have a plan for the interior design here. I simply love colour and I wanted to make the house feel warm and vibrant. The trend for grey and black, or beige and white interiors, has led to a plethora of samey-themed rooms that can look dreary, lack personality, and are unlikely to age well.
Renovation
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Hotel review: 'We're a golf hotel', I'm told - but don't let that put you off this new coastal bolthole

Portrush has gone up a gear with several new hotels, including this from Marine & Lawn
Travel
Real estate
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Property prices predicted to cool after some homes rise by almost 100,000 in a year

Landlord exits supply up to 60% of housing in some areas; Dublin saw €100,000 price rises, but growth is expected to cool below 5%.
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
2 months ago

I dream of a Trump Tower in Dublin, says Eric Trump as he criticises Irish planning rules

Donald Trump will attend the Irish Open; the Trump family wanted a Dublin Trump Tower but were deterred by Ireland's sluggish planning system.
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Fresh MetroLink row erupts after 30m property deal revealed by director Sean Sweeney

MetroLink director Seán Sweeney is accused of revealing a confidential pre-Christmas deal to buy Dartmouth Square properties for more than €30 million on national radio.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Detached house sells in Dublin for $1 million

A 1,618-square-foot condominium built in 2019 has changed hands. The property in the 5800 block of Midnight Place in Dublin was sold on Nov. 6, 2025 for $1,045,000 which works out to $646 per square foot. This condo has three bedrooms and two bathrooms. In addition, the condo is equipped with two parking spots, offering designated areas for parking two vehicles.
Real estate
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

MetroLink boss says cost of buying 10 south Dublin homes 'will be more than 30m'

In December, 19 residents of Dartmouth Square in Ranelagh withdrew judicial review proceedings after Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) agreed to purchase 10 properties. While no sale price has been agreed, Mr Sweeney says each of the residents have agreed to the process. Mr Sweeney confirmed that they have also offered to buy another five properties in the area after people raised concerns about the impact of construction. The houses involved will back on to the proposed station at Charlemont.
Miscellaneous
fromElite Traveler
1 month ago

Property Experts Weigh In on the Evolution of Billionaires' Rows

The street's ultra-luxury towers - from the first generation of supertalls west of Sixth Avenue that shaped the skyline, to mixed-use developments eastward 'driving the next phase of growth' - offer a dense concentration of cultural and lifestyle capital, paired with direct access to Central Park.
Real estate
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Emma Nolan: The Hoxton has misjudged Dubliners' anger over the proliferation of hotels and the loss of nightlife

The hotel is at the centre of a row with beloved night club Yamamori Izakaya over noise complaints
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
2 months ago

'I know it was a mistake, but I just want a home to retire in', says man (70) who built house after planning refusals

In September 2005, the course of Declan Dunlea's life was altered forever. At the height of the Celtic Tiger, he ran a successful oil and fuel distribution business called Core Fuels. He lived with his family in a beautiful five-bedroom period home overlooking Monkstown Bay in Co Cork, and spent his spare time renovating vintage cars. "After I left school, I started my own business as a coal merchant and did that for 15 years," he said.
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Doctor and influencer wife's luxury Ailesbury Road home goes sale agreed

One of the most expensive properties in Dublin 4 has gone sale agreed, after being placed on the market by a high-profile doctor and his wife for nearly €7m. Dr Hugh O'Connor (62) and his wife Fiona Healy (59) are well-known in influential Dublin circles given their prominence on social media for promoting their lavish lifestyles, and leading The Hoc medical clinic, which prides itself on pioneering "a new era in women's health".
Real estate
fromIndependent
2 months ago

'Taking Room to Improve off the air isn't going to solve Ireland's housing crisis' - Dermot Bannon hits back at criticism of the show

After 17 years on RTÉ's flagship home renovation show, and narrowly escaping a heart attack, the architect says he no longer 'loses any sleep' over critics
Renovation
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Views overlooking Phoenix Park - but charity's 2m apartment block lies empty amid homelessness crisis

Depaul Housing blames remedial works for delays activating housing units; Ivy View is a six-apartment block beside Phoenix Park and Hole in the Wall pub.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Developer puts 1m price tag on three-bed Dublin apartment for social housing

Ardstone subsidiary, Sandford Living Ltd is making a renewed bid to secure planning permission for a €356m apartment scheme at the corner of Sandford Road and Milltown Road in Dublin 6. As part of its Part V social housing requirements, Sandford Living is proposing to sell 56 of the planned 562 apartments to the City Council for social housing and has put a price tag of €1.03m on the largest three-bedroom apartment.
Real estate
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
2 months ago

2.5bn scheme to fix defective Celtic Tiger apartments to be brought before Dail within months

A €2.5bn redress scheme will compensate up to 100,000 owners of defective Celtic Tiger apartments while developers face 'zero consequences'.
#social-housing
fromIndependent
2 months ago
Real estate

'Significant' delays mean up to 35m worth of apartments bought by taxpayer lie idle, as some families have offers rescinded

fromIndependent
2 months ago
Real estate

Families left to wait a year for new homes in paperwork row as up to 35m worth of apartments lie idle

fromIndependent
2 months ago
Real estate

'Significant' delays mean up to 35m worth of apartments bought by taxpayer lie idle, as some families have offers rescinded

fromIndependent
2 months ago
Real estate

Families left to wait a year for new homes in paperwork row as up to 35m worth of apartments lie idle

Renovation
fromRemodelista
1 month ago

5 Best Boutique Real Estate Agencies in Europe

European boutique real estate listings present curated, personalized interiors and inventive kitchens that contrast sharply with generic, cookie-cutter property listings.
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Revenue raises less than 50m in opening year of land-hoarding tax

Revenue completed 291,600 audits with 204 convictions; RZLT raised €49.2m amid low filings, deferrals, exemptions and enforcement measures.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Cycle lanes, a new harbour and College Green goes bus-free - the big changes happening in Dublin this year

The next phase of the council's wide-ranging transport plan for the city centre is due to come into effect over the course of the year. A major focus will be on cycling infrastructure, with Dublin City Council (DCC) planning to begin construction on 13 new active travel projects by the end of the year. These include the final section of the Dodder Greenway from Milltown Road to Dundrum Road, on which works will begin in the summer,
Miscellaneous
Real estate
fromIndependent
2 months ago

High Court order could pave the way for John Magnier's rival to buy estate at centre of row

High Court dismissed John Magnier's challenge, vacated the lis pendens, clearing the way for sale of the 751-acre Barne Estate to Maurice Regan.
Real estate
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

This Castleknock family home comes with a blessed legacy - an Aga that may have fed Pope John Paul II in 1979

Five-bedroom 1980s detached Castleknock home with generous entertaining spaces, a storied Aga cooker linked to Pope John Paul II, asking price €2.495m.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Energy-efficient homes worth almost 100,000 more on second-hand market, new report reveals

There is a premium of close to €100,000 for a home with a high energy rating compared with one which is less efficient to heat. The average sale price for all types of homes was €390,000 in the last three months of last year. This was up €20,000 on the same period in 2024, according to the data obtained from the State's property price register by Dublin-based data and home valuation company Geowox.
Real estate
Real estate
fromIndependent
2 months ago

'If you buy an old boat for 40,000 and think that you're going to get a permanent home... that's just not possible'

Living on a houseboat lowers monthly bills but requires substantial upfront investment, ongoing maintenance, and can produce unexpected expenses and hard work.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Tim Reilly on twelve years of SFR: Building the infrastructure behind institutional housing

Single-family rentals became a professional institutional asset class addressing housing supply and affordability, shaped by capital shifts, independent valuation, discipline, transparency, and technology.
Real estate
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Banker who paid record 15m for waterfront mansion to build even bigger home on site

The Independent seeks donations to fund journalism and highlights investor Michael Dennis demolishing a Poole Harbour mansion to build a larger luxury home.
Real estate
fromIndependent
1 month ago

'My uncle sold me a site and now he's padlocked the only way in'

A planned purchase of a one-acre site is threatened by the seller uncle's refusal to acknowledge a right of way after forming a new relationship.
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