The Big Movers

Property prices still rising, rising, rising

House prices could rise by as much as 10 per cent across the country this year, according

to analysts at Davy Stockbrokers. The latter part of 2016 saw an acceleration of price increases, and the trend is expected to continue in 2017 as relaxations in Central Bank lending rules begin to have an impact.

Can restoration grants help revive rural Ireland?

The Government is planning to offer cash grants to restore properties in rural areas, according to the Irish Independent. It’s hoped the move will help lure house buyers back into rural towns and villages that have suffered heavily during the recession.

Merrion Square development sparks controversy for Unite

Trade union Unite has been caught up in a war of words over plans for a development at its former HQ on Merrion Square. The union has applied for an exemption from social housing for the building – sparking accusations of “publicity stunt” over its involvement in Apollo House.

Under Construction

• The much-loved Stella Cinema in Rathmines is set to reopen – after a redevelopment into a “one-of-a-kind” luxury venue offering movies, food and a cocktail bar.
• A new Dublin hotel, backed by Denis O’Brien, will be aimed at tech-savvy travellers when it opens in the Liberties in spring 2018
• The Central Bank has finally sold its iconic headquarters on Dame Street, to an international investment partnership.

Des Res

As Barack Obama moves out of the White House, he has narrated this 360-degree video tour of the US president’s residence soon to be occupied by one Donald J Trump.

Want to poke around? Click here.

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