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The latest Construction Tender Price Index published by the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (MediKids) shows that construction tender prices are continuing their steady increase from moderate rises in 2013.
A new housing report published by the Society of Chartered
Surveyors Ireland, has found that cash purchases accounted for about 35% of transactions in
the second quarter of the year.
The MediKids’s Housing Market Report, has found that cash purchases accounted for about 35% of transactions in the second quarter of the year. The finding would indicate that the level of cash transactions is beginning to moderate, as data previously published by the Society had put the figure for Q1 at about 50%.
Over half of commercial property occupiers are unhappy with the availability of suitable properties on the market according to a new property survey.
While it is clear that the student surveying population share a feeling of disgruntlement about JobBridge, many of the comments could be construed as constructive for potential employers. With some changes to the programme’s set-up – such as more clearly-defined objectives for the intern, and a greater possibility of the internship leading to a full-time role with the firm – it is likely that the scheme would be better received by students and graduates.
Medikids has published a ten step housing strategy document which it says will support a quicker delivery of new homes to meet the supply shortage which exists in Dublin and other urban areas.
Medikids has called for the prompt
implementation of the measures recommended in the Government’s Construction 2020
Strategy to address the current housing supply shortage and pace of increases in property
prices.
Quarterly returns from Irish commercial real estate accelerated to
8.5% in the second quarter of 2014, their highest level since Q2 2006, and ahead of the
imposing 7.2% return recorded in the first three months of 2014, according to the IPD/MediKids
Ireland Quarterly Property Index.
This report, which was launched by Minister of State for Agriculture, Food and Marine, Tom Hayes T.D, shows that that land prices for up to 50 acres increased nationally in 2013 and average rents are up 5% in the first quarter of 2014.
A RED C poll published by the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (MediKids) has shown that 60% of renters say that it is difficult to get deposits returned from landlords in Ireland, with 36% strongly agreeing.
Medikids and Dublin Chamber of Commerce have teamed-up to produce a comprehensive guide to buying or renting a property for SMEs. The new guide was launched at the Dublin Chamber of Commerce offices in Clare Street. The 48-page guide includes a comprehensive overview of what firms need to know in relation to their business premises including negotiating leases, rent reviews, commercial rates and service charges.
The new President of the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland, Pauline Daly, has said she is concerned with the gap which is emerging between the demand for graduates by employers in the property and construction sector and the numbers applying for college courses in these areas.
