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Eddie Byrne, the CEO of Irish Residential Properties REIT

I-RES REIT says rent caps choking supply of properties

Irish Residential Properties REIT, Ireland's largest private residential landlord, has reported higher like for like revenues and earnings for 2024 and said its portfolio by the end of the year had a total value of €1.232 billion.

Business • 20 Feb

Eddie Byrne was appointed as CEO of Irish Residential Properties REIT in May

I-RES REIT to offload 8% of its portfolio after review

A strategic review by Irish Residential Properties REIT has concluded that the sale of the company was highly unlikely to deliver value and it instead should pursue growth opportunities while selling some less efficient units.

Business • 08 Aug 24

In February, shareholders at Ireland's largest private residential landlord, I-RES REIT rejected proposals from Vision Capital to remove five directors from the board

Vision Capital wants I-RES to fund its activism costs

Vision Capital is seeking to have I-RES shareholders fund the costs of its campaign against I-RES of up to €425,000.

Business • 05 Apr 24

Eddie Byrne, CEO Designate at I-RES REIT

I-RES REIT appoints former Quintain boss as CEO Designate

Ireland's largest private landlord, I-RES REIT, has appointed former Quintain boss, Eddie Byrne, as its CEO Designate.

Business • 13 Mar 24

Irish Residential Properties REIT has today reported 99.4% occupancy levels in its properties

Irish Residential Properties REIT's 2023 revenues up 3.5%

Irish Residential Properties REIT, Ireland's largest private residential landlord, has reported "strong" revenue growth of 3.5% for the year to the end of December, on the back of 99.4% occupancy levels in its properties.

Business • 23 Feb 24

I-RES is a huge landlord in the Dublin area

Vision fails in attempt to remove I-RES REIT directors

Shareholders at Ireland's largest private residential landlord, I-RES REIT, have rejected proposals from Vision Capital to remove five directors from the board and to pursue a strategic review that could have led to the sale of the company or some of its assets.

Business • 23 Feb 24

Explainer: The battle for control of I-RES REIT

For the second time in less than a year, the directors of Ireland's largest private landlord are under intense pressure.

Business • 16 Feb 24

Some votes cast ahead of I-RES EGM cancelled due to error

Ireland's largest private landlord has told shareholders who have submitted votes for an upcoming crunch EGM through third party platform, Broadridge Financial Solutions, that their votes have been cancelled.

Business • 14 Feb 24

Shareholder advisory firm ISS backs I-RES ahead of EGM

The board of Ireland's largest private landlord, I-RES REIT, has been backed by an influential shareholder advisory firm ahead of a crunch extraordinary general meeting later this month.

Business • 02 Feb 24

I-RES is Ireland's largest private landlord

I-RES shares steady despite Capreit backing Vision

Shares in Ireland's largest landlord, I-RES Reit, were broadly unmoved today by the overnight news that its largest shareholder is backing proposals from another activist shareholder that could result in the breaking up and sale of the business.

Business • 26 Jan 24

I-RES REIT owns 4,000 apartments and other residential units

Ireland's largest private landlord facing AGM showdown

Ahead of Thursday's AGM showdown, Will Goodbody explores what has some shareholders of Ireland's largest private residential landlord firm, I-RES REIT, so unhappy.

Business • 30 Apr 23

Irish Residential Properties REIT is the State's largest private residential landlord

I-RES says sale not in best interest of shareholders

The board of the State's largest private residential landlord has said it does not believe a formal sales process would be in the best interest of its shareholders at this time.

Business • 17 Apr 23

This latest acquisition brings the total number of residential units in its portfolio to 4,067.

I-RES completes acquisition of Tara View, Merrion Road

The State's largest property owner, Irish Residential Properties REIT has completed the acquisition of 69 new residential homes at Tara View, Merrion Road, Dublin 4.

Business • 15 Aug 22

The 'XVI Portfolio' is made up of 815 residential units across 16 high-quality developments

I-RES REIT buys portfolio of 815 homes for €285m

Irish Residential Properties REIT, the country's largest private landlord, has bought a property portfolio owned by US-based Marathon Asset Management for €285m.

Business • 13 Jun 19

Last year, just 4% of the company's properties were rented to State-funded tenants

Increase in State-funded social tenancies at I-RES REIT

Ìreland's largest private landlord, I-RES REIT, has almost trebled the number of State-funded social tenancies on its books.

Housing • 09 Aug 18

I-RES REIT said that net rental income from its properties in Dublin increased to €36.3m from €30.6m last year

I-RES REIT builds up revenue growth in 2017

Ireland's biggest private residential landlord, I-RES REIT, has said that revenue from its investment properties rose to €44.7m for the year to the end of December, up from €38.8m the previous year.

Business • 22 Feb 18

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