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Property experts specialised in high income city centre assets 

Spire Capital is an independent, real estate investment asset manager and entrepreneur. We are based in the heart of Dublin city, Ireland with over 20 years’ experience investing in high income real estate portfolios. Spire Capital has a long track record in complex real estate investment projects across Europe.

We are passionate about property investments and we work very hard to bring our clients the most accurate and up to date information on each project we offer.

  •  Data Driven Market Analysis
  • Cash Flow & Investment Planning
  • Due Diligence & Acquisition
  • Investment Asset Management
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SERVICES

Investment Management services

Spire Capital assists investors with all of the administrative, financial, capital and operations of an assigned portfolio. Our network of Property management partners are focused more on the day to day operational activities such as physical maintenance, repairs and renovations, rent collection, payment of expenses. ​

Asset management is centred on financial matters; maximizing the return on investment and value of property.  We are adept at streamlining operations and repositioning a property to reduce costs and increase income.

  •  Property Search & Acquisition
  • Investment planning & Tax structures
  • Property management & Lettings
  • Maintenance & Renovations
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PORTFOLIO

Specialists in PRS Residential

Multi-Family Home investments

Multi-family real estate is suitable to high net worth investors who wish to build a relatively large portfolio of rental units. These homes allow you to generate more income in the least amount of work and stress.

Many successful investors who have pursued investing in multifamily properties will tell you that it is one of the most powerful investment strategies in the market today. Acquiring a 10-20 unit apartment building is a lot easier and much more time efficient than purchasing 20 different single-family homes.

If you’re considering investing in Multi Family Homes, then it is important to commit yourself to producing high quality, fully compliant accommodation that attracts professional tenants who enjoy living in your properties. Most Multi Family Homes are made up of micro sized apartments which are mostly suited to young professionals, students, singles & couples.

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Irish News, Blogs and Market Reports

  • Expert Advice

    “Why is a multi-family home a better buy to let investment than a single-family home”

    “Why is a multi-family home a better buy to let investment than a single-family home” If you're looking to actively invest in residential property, most investors will consider two types: single-family home or multi-family home. With single-family, you'd be buying traditional homes built for one family or household. On the multi-family side, you’d be buying apartment buildings. Both are very attractive and popular but investors need to consider there are significant differences in terms of cashflow, risks, maintenance and returns on investment. We have explored some of these points below.   In single-family homes there is not a strong cash flow (unless you own several properties). Fewer units means less cash. You're only getting a handful of rent payments per month, and a large chunk of those are going toward your mortgage, maintenance costs, and admin fees. However in multi-family homes you have a better cash flow and a bigger financial cushion. The extra cash that comes with multi-family real estate can help safeguard you from loss. There's more room for error, and you may have more capital to further grow your investing business if you do it right.   “Buying a multi-family home means an instant real estate portfolio”   If you’re looking to build a big real estate portfolio single-family homes are not the way to go. A portfolio of 10 units would mean 10 negotiations, 10 mortgage applications, and 10 closings, and it would take much more time compared to multi-family properties which let you scale up with just one purchase. Buying a multi-family home means an instant real estate portfolio. You'll have at least several units on your hands, and having the cash flow and profits that come with it isn’t such a bad thing either!   “If a tenant moves out of a single-family rental, it is 100% vacant”   Yes single-family homes are a lot easier to acquire but when it comes to growth this would be slower than the multi-family homes. Also one of the disadvantages of a single-family homes is that if the property is vacant you would have zero income until the management company replaces the tenants whereas with a multi-family home they can lose a tenant but can still produce an income with the other occupied units. It is rare to see a multi-family home totally vacant. Multi-family rental owners are also far less likely to have zero rental income. If a tenant moves out of a single-family rental, it is 100% vacant. On the other hand, if a multi-family rental owner loses a tenant, its only 10% vacant. Even after that reduction in cash flow, you’ll still have 90% of your regular monthly rental income to cover the property’s mortgage and operating costs. In single-family homes, if you want to make repairs or improvements to the building it only increases the value of that one property as opposed to many in a multi-family property. Financing the purchase of multi-family homes is much easier than of single-family investment properties. The return on investment received by investing in single-family rentals tends to be higher than from other rental types; however, banks are more easily persuaded to give a mortgage to real estate investors for multi-family properties due to the risks being lower.   When you base it on a per-unit basis, the cost of constructing a multifamily property is more affordable than other types of real estate properties. It is, therefore, a more cost-efficient investment and relatively risk-free for first-time investors. If you choose to apply for a mortgage loan to build or purchase this type of property, you can expect lower mortgage financing rates.   The foreclosure rate on apartment buildings or other types of multifamily properties is lower as compared to a single-family unit. This explains why mortgage lenders can offer competitive rates for investors of this type of property. This reduces operating costs which will bring more revenue in the long run.   If you are thinking of investing in property as a source of alternative income, ​ why not contact us today to discuss your requirements in more detail?​ ​ Phone: +353 86 325 0048 I Email:info@spirecapital.ie Author: Deirbhile Finn-Healy
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  • Brexit

    Dublin Property Impact: The Benefit of Brexit

    Dublin Property Impact: The Benefit of Brexit There’s no doubt that there will be a big impact of Brexit throughout the EU’s economy with the UK being predicated by many as the biggest loser. But who will be the biggest winner? In this piece of analysis I will outline why I believe Dublin city centre and particularly the IFSC micro-economy will benefit, and how this will impact on the property market in this area. Global companies choose Dublin for access to European Financial Markets According to EY, Dublin is the preferred location in Europe for both global companies looking to grow by access the European markets, and also by UK companies looking to maintain access to this market. But why Dublin?   Post-Brexit, Ireland will be the only country in the EU which will have English as its primary language which makes it a priority location for US, UK and Asian companies whose corporate language is English. Add into the mix the young, highly-educated multi-lingual workforce available in Dublin, its attractive corporate tax status, pro-business financial regulation and it’s easy to see why Dublin is a very compelling argument for international banks and insurance companies to have their EU HQ there.   By setting up in Dublin, financial services companies can passport their products and services throughout the EU without the need for governmental regulation in each separate country. So if an Asian or American fund wants to enter the European financial services, they would just set up a European HQ or “hub”, and then distribute throughout the other jurisdictions. Similarly the UK, which has pre-Brexit access to these markets, but after Brexit these rights will be removed, irrespective of Deal or No Deal.   This is why Dublin is the no.1 location for UK financial services companies looking to move more assets and staff to Dublin to maintain access to the important European markets.   It’s no secret that companies like Barclays, JP Morgan, Bank of America have invested heavily in Dublin for the long-term. They have moved billions of euro in capital, and have also entered long term office leases as they transfer their highly paid UK workers to Dublin and hire additional local staff. For example, in 2019 Barclays Bank moved €190bn worth of assets to Ireland, with UK-based workers to follow.   The IFSC isn’t a short term fad, but is a long term government backed strategy to provide simplified and stable access to European financial services markets. From humble beginnings back in the early 1990s, Dublin’s International Financial Service’s Centre (IFSC) has now over €5 trillion worth of asset under administration. The global bank Citibank have a presence in Dublin for over 50 years and which now employers over 9,000 at its European hub. Their competitors also have a large presence in Dublin including J.P. Morgan (c.1,000 employees), State Street (c. 2,500), BNY Mellon (c.1,700).     IFSC Fun Facts and Figures 500+ banks, insurers, finance and fund service companies Over 1,000 different fund managers Average salary of €60,100 (c. €3,500 net per month) Total Direct Employment of over 38,000 Comprises 5% of all EU 27 cross-border financial services activity All the global advisers: KPMG, EY, Grant Thornton, Deloitte, PwC All the global legal firm: Dentons, Walkers, DLA Piper Brexit Impact on Dublin Property Market As more companies are attracted to Dublin because of Brexit, this will increase the demand for both local talent and the demand for local rental housing. This will mean that salaries will and rent will both rise.   The influx of overseas workers has exacerbated Dublin’s already chronic housing shortage and has led to very high demand for rental accommodation. As property prices are growing slower than the rate of the rents, the result is that Dublin has now the highest rental yields in any major European capital city.   The average cost of a 1 bed apartment in Dublin 1 (which includes IFSC) is €250,000 and generates an average rent of c. €1,605 resulting in a 7.7% yield. This monthly rent is still less than 50% of an average IFSC workers net income which is affordable considering the high quality, close proximity to their place of work and is often shared with a partner. With new insurers and banks companies coming to Dublin to access the European markets, this is leading to further increases in demand and upward pressure on rent, which is only compounded by the higher than average salaries in the IFSC. So whilst IFSC rents are higher than other parts of the Dublin, the average salaries are higher and increasing at a higher rate than the rents. The result is long queues for newly vacant apartments which I predict will last long after Brexit.   Contact me at colin@spirecapital.ie to see how Spire Capital can help you capitalise on IFSC property market.   Sources: www.spirecapital.ie www.daft.ie www.ifsc.ie www.irishfunds.ie
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    Author: Colin O'Regan
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  • Investment Management

    Property management and Investment management in Ireland are two very different professions

    Property management and Investment management in Ireland are two very different professions   Spire Capital assists investors with all of the administrative, financial, capital and operations of an assigned portfolio. Our network of Property management partners are focused more on the day to day operational activities such as physical maintenance, repairs and renovations, rent collection, payment of expenses.   Foreign clients often ask: “Why do I need an asset manager? ” or “Why do I need to use a company structure to invest?”, the short answer is “"asset managers are better positioned and more experienced at making investments grow than their clients”.   Property management and Investment management are two very different professions.   Property management concentrates on the day-to-day operations of a property.  People who work at specific properties are typically fulfilling property management responsibilities.  A property manager maintains the value of a property.  Property management includes, but is not limited to:   Maintenance of the property and facilities Renting dwellings, sites, rooms, etc. Collecting rent and other charges Working with staff and contractors Dealing with resident, tenant and guest issues Enforcing rules, regulations, covenants, guidelines Risk management Investment management is centred on financial matters; maximizing the return on investment and value of property.  They are adept at streamlining operations and repositioning a property to reduce costs and increase income. Investment managers understand real estate as an investment.  Investment management tasks include:   Prepare long term financial forecasts and perform cash flow analysis and compute internal rate of return in order to determine a property’s financial performance. Perform due diligence for acquisition or disposition of property and provide recommendations. Determine value of a property and what can be done to increase the value. Find and work with lenders. Negotiate on behalf of the owner Market an asset to increase revenue.   Frequently asked Questions to Investment Managers   1. Why do I need an Irish company to invest through? there are many equally important reasons/benefits for using a company which include:   Tax optimisation Access to mortgages Legally protection for owner Investor Privacy/Confidentiality Estate planning Investment management   Spire Capital establishes and manages investment companies (Propco’s) in Ireland on behalf of its foreign based investors.   2.How can I control the bank account of the company? Investors have 24/7 online viewing access to the company’s bank account to check the rental income and expenses. As managing directors of the PropCo, Spire Capital will be restricted to only manage the monthly cashflows and banking activities on behalf of the investors as per the pre-agreed Investment management agreement.   3.How often should I come to Ireland? When Investors initially come to Ireland, Spire capital will assist them to set-up a company and open a company bank account. During this initial visit, Spire Capital will arrange some investment opportunities for review. Once a property has been acquired, Investors will receive regular updates and depending on the size of their investment they would typically visit Ireland once per year for the initial couple of years and once they are satisfied that the investment is meeting their expectations they will usually visit less frequently.   Spire Capital prides itself on a rigorous process of due diligence before selecting an investment into one of our portfolios. This allows us to make successful investment decisions about the ongoing management, rental, and resale of investments If you are thinking of investing in property as a source of alternative income, ​ why not contact us today to discuss your requirements in more detail?​ ​ Phone: +353 86 325 0048 I Email: info@spirecapital.ie
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