Almost half of architects expect work to drop off during 2012
Despite nearly half of architects expecting the amount of work to decrease further, a small majority forecast work levels will increase or remain the same…
Month: January 2012
Household deposits up in December but lending falls
Figures from the Central Bank show an increase in households' deposits with banks during December. Lending to consumers continued to fall, however, while lending to…
A kitchen can sell a home
It’s extremely rare that you find a house without one and yet it can be one of the most important factors for people when they’re…
Energy research projects approved for commercial buildings
Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Pat Rabbitte TD, has announced the approval of the first two projects as part of the government-supported International…
€11 million savings for State on rental costs
The Minister of State has announced details of savings made by the Office of Public Works (OPW) on expenditure on State property and outlined plans…
7pm to 10pm the peak time for criminal activity
New figures have revealed that the busiest time for criminal activity at business premises around the country is between 7pm and 10pm. The information was…
Your home can make you money without the need to sell
Wouldn’t it be great if your home could make money for you without you having to sell it? Now it can. Thousands of Irish homeowners…
Sartini Court offered for sale for €3.75 million
Three retail units and 27 apartments developed and lease in Dublin’s north inner city by Wexford TD Mick Wallace are to be offered for sale…
Couple win stay on €5.1 million judgement
A couple who claimed a bank breached the Central Bank’s code of conduct on mortgage arrears in pursuing €5.1 million judgment orders against them with…
A New Year and time for Garden Resolutions
Gardens appeal to the senses through a pleasing structural layout – whether formal or natural – and the effective use of colour, scent and features. However,…