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Dublin City Council Housing Delivery Action Plan (2022 – 2026): KBD Overview
Explore the ambitious roadmap laid out by the Dublin City Council for 2022-2026, aiming to deliver over 10,000 social and affordable housing units through innovative construction, partnerships, and regeneration projects, addressing Dublin’s housing crisis.
Irish Investment Property Market Faced Unprecedented Challenges in 2023 – BNP Paribas report
There are profound challenges and sectors showing resilience in Ireland’s investment property market through 2023, as detailed by John McCartney of BNP Paribas Real Estate. This article delves into the significant downturn, the shift towards logistics and retail investments, and optimistic outlook for recovery, offering valuable insights for investors and stakeholders.
Kelly Bradshaw Dalton Research: The Building Life Cycle Report
The Building Life Cycle Report, as mandated by Section 6.13 of the Sustainable Urban Housing: Design Standards for New Apartments
KBD MUD Act Series: Enhancing Debt Collection for Service Charges in Owner Management Companies
Owner Management Companies can improve service charge debt collection with legal reforms, regulatory oversight, and standardized financial management. KBD explores suggested solutions like fast-track court systems and the establishment of a statutory body for OMC oversight to ensure sustainable communal living spaces management.
Selling your apartment: MUD Act Queries i.e Precedent Pre-Contract Enquiries and possible solicitors undertakings
KBD explores the essential role of solicitors, management companies, and the MUD Act in managing solicitor undertakings, common areas, and Precedent Pre-Contract Enquiries in property transactions within managed developments. Gain insights into ensuring compliant and smooth property transfers.
Multi-Unit Developments Act 2011: A quick summary for Owners and Developers
Summary on the Multi-Unit Developments Act 2011, detailing the obligations of developers and owners, the function of management companies, financial requirements, and dispute resolution in multi-unit properties in Ireland.
Kelly Bradshaw Dalton writes on Sinking Funds in Multi Unit Developments: Requirements of The MUD Act, 2011
Explore the critical role of Sinking Funds under the Multi-Unit Developments Act 2011 (MUD Act) in Ireland. Learn how these funds ensure the sustainable management and maintenance of communal living spaces, the legal obligations for Owners’ Management Companies, best practices for financial planning, and strategies for overcoming common challenges in maintaining Multi-Unit Developments.
Kelly Bradshaw Dalton’s Guide to the Multi-Unit Developments Act 2011: Empowering Communities and Ensuring Fair Management
Explore the key features of the Multi-Unit Developments Act 2011, including establishment of Owners’ Management Companies (OMCs), developer obligations, voting rights, service charges, and dispute resolution. This comprehensive guide sheds light on the responsibilities and protections for communities in multi-unit properties, ensuring fair management and cohesive community living.
Residential Units above the shop: Implications for an investor of the Planning and Development Act (Exempted Development) Regulations 2022 – “Living above the shop” planning exemptions (now updated).
Kelly Bradshaw Dalton outlines key points regarding the exemptions available under the Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2018,
New ESRI Study Reveals Sitting Tenants Pay Significantly Less Than New Tenants
Discover key insights from the ESRI study highlighting the rent gap between sitting and new tenants. Explore how property types and regional differences influence these disparities in the Irish rental market.