Noella Pio Kivlehan

  • But what will go in its place?

    Redevelopment The infamous Tricorn Centre is finally being demolished, but agents are getting anxious about its replacement. Noella Pio Kivlehan reports.

  • Automatic for the people

    Advances Huge distribution centres need automated equipment to find the products and to speed up delivery. By Noella Pio Kivlehan. Advances in technology affect all industries and distribution is no…

  • Back on the road

    On spec Developers are exploiting the confident demand for space by increasing development across the UK. By Noella Pio Kivlehan. The good times are rolling in the distribution market.

  • High rollers gamble on gaming laws

    Deregulation The long-awaited modernisation of the gaming legislation is set to cause a goldrush of casino development. Noella Pio Kivlehan reports.

  • Can the buy-to-let boom be sustained?

    City-centre living Investors in the residential market have helped drive a major boom. But agents are now divided over how long the market will continue to expand.By Noella Pio Kivlehan.

  • Return of the silver screens

    Multiplex expansion Cinema operators are vacating aging multiplexes and opening new ones. But agents are anxious about the effect on existing centres.

  • City sees no eastern promise

    Beyond the core Faced with local opposition to schemes and financial risk, developers continue to steer clear of eastward expansion of the City.

  • Where Benjys offers breakfast at Tiffany’s

    Pick ‘n’ mix Peter Rees wants to attract luxury brands to the City but many say there should be a broader mix.

  • Positive despite some caution

    Despite the downturn from the US hindering its growth, Northern Ireland has the fastest-growing economy of UK regions. Firms are attracted by its young, educated workforce and low employee turnover.

  • Policy vs prosperity

    Waterfront schemes Regeneration could be shelved unless the latest flood risk guidelines are revised. By Noella Pio Kivlehan. Over the past decade, waterfront schemes have become increasingly important to the…

  • High hopes for a Lyons share

    Future growth Agents are split over those who hope the Lyons report will mean more offices and those who fear being left out.

  • Agents place hopes on the private sector

    Unique market Healthy public sector take-up last year has fallen. Noella Pio Kivlehan asks if the private sector will fill the gap.