Leitrim found to have highest residential vacancy rates in the country
Over 1 in 10 houses in Leitrim are vacant despite an overall fall in the national vacancy rate. Geodirectory says the number of vacant residential properties across the country stands at 81,449, 0.1 per cent lower than it was in 2022. The highest residential vacancy rates continue to be found…
Councillor says vacancy report shows the need for continued investment in towns
A Sligo councillor and businessman says a report on commercial vacancy rates highlights the need to continue to invest in towns. West Sligo Independent Councillor Joe Queenan says the challenge for businesses is now being made greater by the Covid-19 restrictions, particularly for places like Enniscrone where he is based…
Sligo has highest commercial vacancy rate in Ireland
Between 15% and 17% of commercial buildings in the north west are vacant. County Sligo still has the highest commercial vacancy rate in the country while both Donegal’s and Leitrim’s vacancy rates are rising. These figures, released today, come from GeoDirectory, which was jointly established by An Post and Ordnance…
Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal among counties with highest commercial vacancy rates in the country
County Sligo has the highest commercial vacancy rate in the country. It’s at almost 19%, compared to a national rate of just over 13%, . Leitrim is next to Sligo with a rate of 16.4% while Donegal is sixth on 15.6%. The figures are for the last quarter of 2018.…
Vacancy rates: Sligo Chamber says High Street area and rates need to be looked at
As County Sligo continues to top the list nationally for the number of vacant shops and offices in the country, the acting president of Sligo Chamber of Commerce says the High Street area is one in the town that needs special attention. The latest GeoDirectory analysis of commercial vacancy rates…
Sligo again tops list of commercial vacancy rates in the country
County Sligo has again emerged as the county with the highest rate of empty shops and offices in the country. And when it comes to towns in the country, Ballybofey in County Donegal tops the vacancy rate. The latest GeoDirectory analysis of commercial vacancy rates for the second quarter of…