Latest property news from Knight Frank Ireland
The role of Fixed Charge Receiver (FCR) is a new concept in the context of property in Ireland. It is a form of receivership commonly used in the UK for nearly a century and codified by legal statute in that jurisdiction since 1925. This has not been the case in Ireland and, in fact, ‘Fixed Charge Receiver’ is a relatively unfamiliar term here.
The retail sector has been the hardest hit since the recession began ands there has been extensive coverage of the difficulties that both retailers and landlords have had to endure over the past 4 years.
Before we review the offices sector, it is worth mentioning the following which has a strong bearing on business sentiment and in turn investment. Unemployment is dropping and the economy is growing. In a myriad of bad news, sometimes good news is overlooked and the above points are very much good news for both Ireland and in this case, specifically the office market.
The Dublin investment market has spent the past three years at a virtual standstill which has made it very difficult for agents and investors alike.
Knight Frank is committed to being an environmentally responsible firm and has an international Sustainability Consultancy team to drive innovation and value to clients.
As part of Knight Frank’s environmental policies, we advocate the re-use of computers as a better choice for the environment and work with Camara to achieve our objectives.
Independent global property consultants Knight Frank Ireland have issued a statement in response to today’s Budget 2012 speech by the Minister for Finance Michael Noonan TD.
STRONG TAKE-UP OF SPACE IN DUBLIN OFFICE MARKET – Finds Knight Frank’s Latest Global Real Estate Markets Review
The latest global figures for real estate, covering commercial property and the office market, have been published in Knight Frank’s Global Real Estate Markets Annual Review & Outlook 2011
LONDON CALLING RETAILERS
According to Ciara Horgan, Senior Investment Surveyor with Knight Frank Ireland London has remained remarkably resilient during the downturn and its economy is set to outperform the rest of the UK in the short to medium term.
KNIGHT FRANK SETS UP PAN-EUROPEAN PROPERTY ASSET MANAGEMENT SERVICE
A pan-European property asset management service for investor clients has been introduced by Knight Frank. A conference and workshop was held in London in May to launch the new service for property asset management representatives from Knight Frank offices across Europe.
REGULATION CHANGES TO GIVE RISE TO MORE SHORT-TERM LEASES AND OWNER-OCCUPATION, says expert, Andrew Watt of Knight Frank
Changes arising from pending new regulations concerning accounting for commercial property leases will give rise to more short-term leases and owner-occupation, according to a leading property valuation consultant.
CHANGES TO ACCOUNTING COULD HAVE DRAMATIC EFFECTS 0N PROPERTY LEASES, says BDO audit expert
John O’Callaghan, an audit partner with BDO, today warned tenants and landlords of commercial property that proposed changes to accounting for property leases could have dramatic effects.
KNIGHT FRANK SPONSORS THE POWER AND SPEED EVENT AT THE DISCOVER IRELAND DUBLIN HORSESHOW Knight Frank are again proud sponsors of the Power and Speed event at this year’s Discover Ireland Horseshow on the 4th August 2011.
ROCKWELL COLLEGE PAST PUPILS UNION
MULTI-UNIT DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR HELD BY IPFMA
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Paddy Power Plc secure headquarters at Belfield Office Campus advised by Knight Frank Ireland
In one of the biggest and most prestigious acquisitions in the Dublin office market in the last 2 years, Paddy Power Plc has chosen one of Dublin’s most successful office developments, the Belfield Office Campus, for the relocation of their HQ... more »
Two attractive investment properties for sale together
Two attractive investment properties with a good return in counties Cork and Limerick have been put on the market for sale by independent global property consultancy Knight Frank Ireland... more »
4th floor at Junction House successfully let by Knight Frank Ireland
The letting of the 4th floor in an impressive office building, ideally suited as a corporation headquarters location, in Tallaght, Dublin... more »
The globally-wealthy pick Mumbai, Shanghai and Sao Paolo as the world's future cities
The 2011 Wealth Report - Global wealth growth and increasing geopolitical turmoil boosts international demand for luxury property in key locations ... more »
Retail Rents Seminar - Knight Frank/ Lemans Solicitors
The importance of the role played by banks in facilitating renegotiated retail rents was emphasised by Keiron Diamond, director of retail property Knight Frank Ireland... more »
Global house price recovery loses steam; over half of all countries see negative growth in Q3 2010
Liam Bailey, head of residential research, Knight Frank, comments: “There is a positive story to take from the latest results of the Knight Frank Global House Price Index. For the first time since lat... more »
Major European investment property deal achieved with successful forward planned sale
Independent global property consultants Knight Frank Ireland has successfully completed a major deal in the European investment market with the realisation of a forward planned sale of a French invest... more »
Farmland prices have now stabilised - finds Knight Frank in new national survey, August 2010
The price of Irish farmland now seems to have stabilised, and if anything, is showing a very marginal increase in some parts of the country, reports independent global property consultants Knight Frank Ireland... more »
Knight Frank Property Search now available on the App Store
Knight Frank, the leading independent global property consultancy, today announced that its Knight Frank Property Search App is now available from the App Store. ... more »
A Practical Approach to Rental Agreements is Needed
The news from the Central Bank that Ireland will move from recession to recovery by the end of the year is obviously very welcome. However, retailers have suffered serious damage to their business ove... more »
Knight Frank secures UK retailer Jack Wills for Dublin property
Knight Frank Dublin have completed a deal with UK fashion retailer Jack Wills to occupy the former Berry Bros. & Rudd property located just off Grafton Street in Dublin city centre.... more »
Downturn provides real office opportunities
The property downturn has created significant opportunities for tenants seeking office accommodation, particularly those who do not have the encumbrance of an existing lease commitment, or where a l... more »
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