Andy Brainin, Director at South Hill Capital, offers his thoughts on Dublin’s future.   Brexit discussions are moving on to the next stage and much of the chatter in Ireland surrounds the plan for the border and the practical challenges that it will bring. This has, unsurprisingly, led to a fair amount of negativity around […]

Business World reports on the potential boost to the Dublin property market surrounding areas of the new Luas Blue Line.   The opening of the new Luas Blue line has led to a surge in property prices in some parts of Dublin 1 and Dublin 7, with asking prices up over 20% on sold prices […]

Andy Brainin, Director at South Hill Capital, gives his perspective on the evolving property market in Dublin.   Dublin’s current commercial property supply is failing to entice medium and small businesses to the city’s business districts. While the quantity of good quality secondary stock is increasing, as previously neglected buildings are renovated, the challenge that […]

Shane Fahy, of McCann FitzGerald comments on the evolution of commercial property and the newly developing subscription economy. Read the article below;   What is the Subscription economy?   This is a new model that sees customers not as one-off purchasers of products or services, but as users who pay a recurring fee in return for […]

Andy Brainin, director at South Hill Capital, comments on the latest housing announcement and whether Dublin needs to think more carefully about its modern-day housing plans.   The 2018 budget announcement made the Irish Government’s position on housing clear; they are working to get the market moving and in every way needed. Bold steps are being taken […]

Following comment from CBRE, The Times reports that Dublin can expect a bumber fourth quarter due to the already vast amount of space reserved.   Read the article below;   Prime office rents in Dublin city centre are to hit €65 per sq ft by the end of the year as strong demand continues across […]

The Irish Times covers real estate investment manager PMM Group’s decision to open a Dublin-based office.   Specialist UK real estate investment manager PMM Group has opened an office in Dublin and plans to deploy more than €500 million in loans in Ireland and Britain over the next three years. The non-bank lender told The […]

Philip Brainin, director at South Hill Capital, has his say in Property Week’s Insight section this week.  In this edition of Property Week (15/09/17), Philip’s response to a previous article proposing that “Brexit will not benefit Ireland as a whole” is included in the ‘Insight’ section of the magazine.      

Andy Brainin, director at South Hill Capital, comments on what Dublin stands to gain from increasing rent prices.   Dublin’s economy is, for the first time in many years, showing signs of long-term growth. With economic prosperity building momentum, the property market is reaping the benefits of the increasing interest shown by large firms towards Dublin. […]