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Office Market Update Q3 2011 - 13th October 2011
Take-up already in excess of total take-up for 2010. Supply in Dublin 2 and 4 is becoming restricted . Rents stabilising

Retail Market Update Q3 2011 - 13th October 2011
Single price retailers making up large proportion of market activity. Ireland has 356.7 sqm of shopping centre space per 1,000 of population.

Investment Market Update Q3 2011 - 13th October 2011
There was one investment transaction of note this quarter. Interest levels encouraging and signifies wide recognition that there is now value in Irish property but rent review ban single biggest investment issue this generation.

Residential Market Update Q3 2011 - 13th October 2011
There is a general increase in activity levels. Apartments values are declining rapidly. Lisney Residential Value Index down 61.5%.

Industrial Market Update Q3 2011 - 13th October 2011
Take-up remains steady at approximately 38,000sqm whilst availability increased for the first time in three quarters. Demand is beginning to expand across the size brackets

Retail Market Update Summer 2011 - 1st July 2011
Lack of finance and continued low customer sentiment combine for difficult trading environment. Number of international retailers hoping to strengthen presence in Ireland with favourable lease terms. Discount retailers making considerable moves in the market. City Centre vacancy levels continue to drop

Office Market Update Summer 2011 - 1st July 2011
Take-up for first half of year surges 84% ahead of same time period for 2010, underpinned by two sizable deals. Grade A space in Dublin 2 & 4 reducing while obsolete accommodation can be secured on very competitive rates.

Investment Market Update Summer 2011 - 1st July 2011
Rent review issue casting considerable shadow over investment market with early year activity stalling. With weak supply of new product and continued credit difficulties, overseas investors continue to be strong players in the market.

Industrial Market Update Summer 2011 - 1st July 2011
Decline in vacancy continued for the third consecutive quarter. Take-up down on Q1 but still ahead of Q2 figures for 2010. Potential property sales will increase but still at relatively low levels with low pricing.

Investment Market Update Spring 2011 - 1st April 2011
Google acquisition on Barrow Street was the largest transaction since 2007. Supply of new opportunities to the market remains very limited. Lack of recent activity is creating significant uncertainty on pricing.