What's happening in the world of commercial agency surveying? Read a selection of the latest news and view any upcoming events.
SCSI & IPAV are delighted to announce the launch of the first MLS (Multiple Listing System). in Ireland. This Software will be provided by ReSale-Online (www.resales-online.ie). We invite members to be involved in the creation of the first online network of Irish Estate Agents.
Unrealistic price expectations are blocking house sales, according to our new report. National house prices to increase by 4% in 2019, down from an average of 8% last year.
While the majority of property market professionals expect house prices to continue to increase nationally – albeit at a slower pace – the number who expect prices to remain steady or decline over the next 12 months has increased.
Banks need to change the way they implement the Central Bank’s mortgage lending rules, current policy is fuelling activity and prices at the start of the year and stopping transactions at the end
New report by Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland indicates vast majority of apartment complexes have not set aside sufficient funds for long-term maintenance and refurbishment
There is sufficient funding in Budget 2019 to make a major improvement in the housing crisis, but going from allocated funds to built homes will require the government to overcome a number of barriers, according to the Society of Charted Surveyors of Ireland (SCSI).
Construction Tender Prices rise 3.95% in first half of 2018, increases are symptoms of high levels of activity and limited resources.
Five construction industry bodies have asked the Ministers for Finance, Housing and Climate Action to take a more holistic approach to energy renovation.
88% say professional qualifications are important in inspiring trust and confidence when recruiting staff in Ireland
Activity and growth continues across all commercial property types in 2017 and its particularly encouraging to see that activity is also being experienced outside of Dublin. This is very welcome when one considers that the country is emerging from the worst recession in its history. Unemployment now stands at just 6% - down from over 16% - which is at or close to full employment and which illustrates the dramatic progress which has been made in recent years.
Our 2018 Residential Property Review and Outlook Report published today, 24th January 2018, provides national and regional sales price results from 2017 and expectations for 2018.
The latest Tender Price Index published by the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland shows that construction tender prices rise 6.2% in 2017 with 7% increase predicted for 2018
