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Autumn will test strength of activity
10-Sep-2010
Dublin homes are taking an average of 15 weeks to sell.
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Report of the Working Group on Transparency in Commercial Rent Reviews
17-Aug-2010
The Minister for Justice and Law Reform, Dermot Ahern TD, has today published the Report of the Working Group on Transparency in Commercial Rent Reviews.
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Simon Ensor of IAVI on RTE News speaking about the Property Database
12-Aug-2010
IAVI Residential Panel Council members Simon Ensor on RTE News
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New plan to publicise real house prices to aid buyers - Evening Herald
11-Aug-2010
Report on the property price database
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Ed Carey on Q102 speaking about the announcement of a Property Price Database
11-Aug-2010
Interview about the property price database announcement
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Database to be established to monitor house prices and market trends
11-Aug-2010
A NEW database to monitor market trends and house prices is to be established under legislation announced yesterday.
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New database will reveal real sale price of properties
11-Aug-2010
HOUSE hunters will be able to find out the real prices of properties nationally for the first time on a government database -- so they will no longer have to rely on information from 'cowboy' auctioneers and estate agents.
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Ahern Announces New Property Price Database
10-Aug-2010
Minister Aherne has announced the introduction of a Property Price Database.
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Ed Carey on Q102 fm Scott Williams Show speaking about the Property Market
29-Jul-2010
The IAVI Survey reported increases in activity levels and Ed Carey, former IAVI President speaks about the market.
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Property sales in Connacht increase during last quarter
29-Jul-2010
There has been an increase in the number of properties for sale and closed sales in the property market in Connacht/Donegal
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More homes being sold as prices fall- IAVI (Irish Times)
22-Jul-2010
IAVI Quarter 2 survey results
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IAVI Members Report Activity and Sales Increases in Q2
22-Jul-2010
The Irish Auctioneers & Valuers Institute (IAVI) quarter two residential survey shows an increase in activity levels and sales transactions nationwide. IAVI Members reported an increase in the net balance* of enquiries (+39%), viewings (+38%), offers (+34%) and sales agreed (+32%) although these were at a more moderate pace than the traditionally busier first quarter (see below).
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Ireland as a place to do business
20-Jul-2010
IBEC's report on Ireland as a place to do business
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The Value of Property Tax
16-Jul-2010
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Emergency Legislation on CPO's
12-Jul-2010
The President has signed into law the Compulsory Purchase Orders (Extension of Time Limits) Act 2010.
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IAVI Property News 12.07.10
05-Jul-2010
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Households facing new property tax in Budget - Irish Independent
23-Jun-2010
A SELF-ASSESSED property tax is being seriously considered for December's Budget.
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CREATION OF SOCIETY OF CHARTERED SURVEYORS IRELAND
02-Jun-2010
A LANDMARK DEVELOPMENT FOR PROPERTY & CONSTRUCTION SECTOR
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NAMA Planning Advisory Committee Submission
27-May-2010
IAVI NAMA Planning Advisory Committee Submission
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Business Profile: IAVI President Kersten Mehl
20-May-2010
The Limerick Post profiles Kersten Mehl
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Amendments to Property Services (Regulation) Bill
19-May-2010
You can download the amendments to the Property Services (Regulation) Bill made at committee stage
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IAVI Property News 17.05.10
17-May-2010
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Increase In Property Activity in First Quarter
12-May-2010
The Q1 IAVI Residential Survey results.
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Ridiculous wait for Bill has agents hopping mad
06-May-2010
AT THE recent AGM of the Irish Auctioneers and Valuers Institute (IAVI) in Dublin, the institute’s new president Kersten Mehl hit out at delays in establishing the National Property Services Regulatory Authority (NPSRA) and urged the Government to take fewer holidays.
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Increase in Residential Property activity levels in Q1 2010
04-May-2010
Modest decline in values of between 2.6-5% in Q1 Nationwide
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NEW IAVI PRESIDENT SEEKS REGULATORY CHANGES & SUPPORTS PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX
22-Apr-2010
Today, at the Annual General Meeting of the Irish Auctioneers and Valuers Institute (IAVI) in Dublin, the Institute’s newly appointed President, Mr Kersten Mehl expressed his dissatisfaction at delays in establishing the Property Services Regulatory Authority (PSRA).
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Media coverage of the IAVI Retail Rent Regotiations Survey
12-Apr-2010
Recent coverage of the IAVI Retail Rent Renegotations Survey
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IAVI Survey Shows Flexibility in Retail Rent Renegotiations
12-Apr-2010
95% of respondents said landlords showed flexibility over past twelve months.
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Media Coverage of proposed IAVI /SCS Merger
29-Mar-2010
Coverage of the proposed IAVI / SCS Merger
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IAVI National Council Endorses Merger Proposal
26-Mar-2010
Today, the National Council of the Irish Auctioneers & Valuers Institute (IAVI) gave its backing to the proposal to merge its Institute with the Society of Chartered Surveyors (SCS), creating a united body representing these property and construction professions.
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Lots to chew over at Lunch
25-Mar-2010
IAVI President Aine Myler at the Irish Property & Facilities Management Lunch
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National House Price Register to be set up
11-Mar-2010
The Government has established an expert group to look at the development of a National House Price Register
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Sellers & Buyers Value their Auctioneers - Kildare Nationalist
10-Mar-2010
An article in the Kildare Nationalist
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Photos of recent IAVI / DIT Graduates
10-Mar-2010
Photos of recent graduates of the IAVI / DIT Property Studies Courses
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New Opportunities Ahead IAVI Believes
06-Mar-2010
Article in the West Meath Independent
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Meath Property Studies Graduate
05-Mar-2010
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Donegal Graduate from IAVI / DIT Property Studies Course
01-Mar-2010
Emmet Buchanan from Muff was awarded a BSc (Hons) in Property Studies at the Irish Auctioneers and Valuers Institute (IAVI) and Dublin Institute of Technology property conferring ceremony at St Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin on Saturday 20th February
Read the full article from the Donegal Demovrat
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Property as a Career: IAVI recruit the next generation
11-Feb-2010
When filling out your CAO form, a career in the property sector may not be the first option that would come to mind.
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IAVI Annual Conference & President's Lunch Speaker Videos
05-Feb-2010
Videos of the IAVI Conference & President's lunch which took place on January 22nd are now available to download in the members' area of the website.
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IAVI / Irish Examiner Student Awards at Limerick Institute of Technology
03-Feb-2010
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IAVI Council Member Ed Carey on TV3's Business Matters
31-Jan-2010
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Niall Quinn a winner with agents at Burlo bash
28-Jan-2010
To view the Irish Times article about the IAVI Annual Conference & President's lunch
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Property Investor
28-Jan-2010
To view the Irish Times article on the PRTB
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Land values drop further
19-Jan-2010
AGRICULTURAL land values continued to decline at an accelerated rate last year, with Leinster and Connacht taking a bigger hit than Munster.
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Land values drop further here
National Competitiveness Council Report
18-Jan-2010
The National Competitiveness Council Report contains some useful information in relation to competitiveness in the Irish Property Market.
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IAVI President Aine Myler on TV3
14-Jan-2010
This morning, IAVI President Aine Myler was interviewed on TV3 commenting on the IAVI Survey
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Property Values Decline by 20% in 2009 but Signs of Activity Return to the Market
12-Jan-2010
IAVI Firms in Dublin show increases in activity levels in final quarter of 2009
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2010 BUDGET WILL HAVE MINIMAL IMPACT ON PROPERTY SECTOR
19-Dec-2009
Responding to the measures announced in today’s Budget, the Irish Auctioneers & Valuers Institute (IAVI) President, Ms Aine Myler, said today’s Budget will have no major impact for the property sector.
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Banning of Upward-Only Rent Reviews a Retrograde Step by Minister
01-Dec-2009
01.12.09 The IAVI has described the banning of upward-only rent reviews in business leases by the Minister for Justice as a retrograde step and one that is not conducive to recovery in the property sector. In fact, following on from the ridiculous 80% windfall tax in the NAMA legislation, this Government seems intent on further undermining any recovery in the property market.
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Rate of Decline in Residential Property Values Slows Significantly in Q3
13-Oct-2009
IAVI member survey shows 5.8% decline nationally
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IAVI Multi Unit Development Bill 2009 Submission
09-Oct-2009
The IAVI's submission relating to the Multi Unit Development Bill 2009
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IAVI Calls for Independent Tenancy Deposit Protection Scheme
23-Sep-2009
Today, the Irish Auctioneers & Valuers Institute (IAVI) has called for the establishment of a Tenancy Deposit Protection Scheme, similar to those available in the UK, and voiced its concern over recent proposals to require the payment of deposits on tenancies to the Private Residential Tenancies Board (PRTB).
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IAVI Calls for Decisiveness to Avoid Market Distortion
16-Sep-2009
RESPONSE TO GOVERNMENT’S NAMA PROPOSAL
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IAVI Calls for Careful Analysis of Windfall Tax Provision in revised NAMA Bill
08-Sep-2009
With regard to the publishing of the NAMA bill, the Irish Auctioneers & Valuers Institute (IAVI) sounds a note of welcome to recent changes to the NAMA bill and support any measures which serve to protect taxpayers and improve the flow of credit in the economy.
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IAVI SEEKS CLARITY ON GOVERNMENT POSITION ON PROPERTY TAX
07-Sep-2009
In response to the report by the Commission on Taxation, the Irish Auctioneers & Valuers Institute (IAVI) welcomes the abolition of stamp duty for principle private residences but said that the Minister for Finance must clarify the position with regard to this recommendation. Otherwise, the already limited number of transactions will grind to a halt; further diminishing tax returns to the Exchequer.
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IAVI Voices Concerns over ‘An Bord Snip Nua’ Property Recommendations
22-Jul-2009
Today, the Irish Auctioneers & Valuers Institute (IAVI) has raised concerns over certain recommendations published in the Report of Special Group on Public Service Numbers and Expenditure Programmes, impacting directly on the Irish property market.
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Auctioneers report 9.2% fall in house values for Q2 2009
15-Jul-2009
A member survey by the IAVI has confirmed that value of houses has dropped by an average of 9.2% nationwide in the second quarter of the year.
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Review of the PRTB - IAVI Preliminary Submission
10-Jul-2009
The submission by the IAVI on the Review of the PRTB by the Department of Environment, Heritage & Local Goverment.
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IAVI Calls for Two Amendments to Proposed Rent Review Legislation
30-Jun-2009
Tuesday 30th June 2009: The Irish Auctioneers & Valuers Institute has described the amendments proposed by Minister for Justice Dermot Ahern to the Land and Conveyance Law Reform Bill 2006 as yet another severe blow for the main banks, NAMA and, by extension, the taxpayer.
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Still Interest in Property Courses
23-Jun-2009
Dr Paul Kelly, the Academic Director of the Irish Auctioneers and Valuers Institute, (IAVI) says "Despite the lack of sales activity, other work carries on."
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IAVI Residential & Development Land Market Update
10-Jun-2009
According to the IAVI, affordability levels for residential property have returned to 1996 levels at 15% of people’s income, down from 40% at the peak of the market.
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IAVI Office, Retail & Industrial Property Market Briefing
25-May-2009
At a recent briefing held in Dublin, IAVI members discussed the current state of the office, retail and industrial property markets.
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IAVI IN RESPONSE TO THE PROPERTY SERVICES REGULATORY AUTHORITY BILL
13-May-2009
In response to the publication of the long-awaited Bill to establish the Property Services Regulatory Authority Bill, Ms. Aine Myler, President of the Irish Auctioneers and Valuers Institute (IAVI), said the IAVI welcomes the publication of the Bill.
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PROPERTY SERVICES (REGULATION) BILL 2009
12-May-2009
The Property Services (Regulation) Bill 2009 is available by
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Auctioneers report 9% fall in house values for Q1 2009
05-May-2009
5th May 2009 – A member survey by the Irish Auctioneers & Valuers Institute (IAVI) has confirmed that value of residential property has dropped by an average of 8.7% nationwide in the first three months of the year.
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New IAVI President Raises Concerns Regarding Taxation & NAMA
21-Apr-2009
Today, at the Annual General Meeting of the Irish Auctioneers and Valuers Institute (IAVI), the Institute’s newly appointed President, Ms Aine Myler raised concerns in relation to the National Asset Management Agency and called for Government action in relation to property taxes, stamp duty and the establishment of the Property Services Regulatory Authority (PSRA).
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Hassett Estate Agents
17-Apr-2009
The Irish Auctioneers & Valuers Institute (IAVI) has learned with regret of the closure of Hassett Estate Agents with offices in Enniskerry and Greystones, Co. Wicklow
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MISSED OPPORTUNITY TO SPUR ACTIVITY IN THE PROPERTY MARKET
07-Apr-2009
IAVI Reaction to Budget April 7 2009
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IAVI Calls for Action in 7 April Budget 2009
01-Apr-2009
Mr Edward Carey, President of the IAVI said, “IAVI members agree that strong measures to reinvigorate the economy are urgently required in order to to stimulate trade and business. We call on the government to urgently find a mechanism to take account of the toxic assets of banks. Until the banking sector comes forward and declares its hand and honestly sets out those of its debts that are recoverable and those that are not, the economy will remain in a stranglehold.
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Building Energy Rating (BER) System - IAVI call for NCA to examine
16-Feb-2009
GOVERNMENT FORCES CONSUMERS TO SPEND HUNDREDS OF EURO ON SUSPECT SERVICES
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IAVI Annual Conference
23-Jan-2009
IAVI Annual Conference 23rd Jan 2009
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IAVI Annual Property Survey 2008
13-Jan-2009
Reversal of Fortune : The Perfect Storm
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President's Lunch
24-Oct-2008
Budget over but need to stimulate economy remains
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Key property measures in Budget welcomed by IAVI
15-Oct-2008
Three IAVI targets delivered
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IAVI President's Lunch
08-Oct-2008
Speaking ahead of the lunch, Edward Carey, IAVI President,said....
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IAVI Response to Budget 2009 Announcement
05-Sep-2008
..strong measures to reinvigorate the economy are required.
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IAVI Response to Reports of Collusion between Mortgage Brokers and Estate Agents
20-Aug-2008
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IAVI Statement in response to NESC Report
18-Jul-2008
IAVI respond to National Economic and Social Council(NESC)Report and Proposals
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IAVI calls for change in Data Protection Legislation
09-Jun-2008
The IAVI held a meeting to discuss the current crisis
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IAVI Leads call for a National Database of House Prices
08-Jun-2008
On Monday 9 June, the IAVI is chairing a meeting
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IAVI calls for an informed property market
01-May-2008
The IAVI has reached agreement with the NCA
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IAVI calls for National Register of Property Sale Prices
29-Apr-2008
Following its meeting on Tuesday 29 April 2008
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Mr. Edward Carey FIAVI, inaugurated IAVI President
22-Apr-2008
Property remains a sound long term investment says IAVI President.
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IAVI Mandatory CPD Enforced with a 97% Compliance Rate
19-Mar-2008
The IAVI has completed a full audit of its members compliance...
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IAVI calls on Government to Fast Track Auctioneering Bill
18-Feb-2008
Government should "bite the bullet on regulation"
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IAVI Property Survey 2007
22-Jan-2008
IAVI Annual Property survey shows dramatic price falls in residential market “Worst is over” – Ganly.
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