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Gamma Labs has delved into the numbers to bring you key insights from Ireland’s 43 constituencies. From housing and income to childcare and climate, these profiles shed light on the issues shaping voter priorities and the challenges candidates must address.
Unveiling a path for a greener future, Gamma and AXA join hands to introduce the BERWOW calculator on AXA's new Go Green web platform. This innovative tool enables homeowners to identify and implement energy-efficient retrofit options effortlessly, playing a vital role in reducing CO2 emissions and fostering sustainable living.
InsTech's Matthew Grant was joined by Gamma Location Intelligence's Chief Commercial Officer, Richard Garry and CEO, Feargal O’Neill. The discussion includes the challenges of local address data in Ireland and the UK, measuring carbon emissions, creating complete crime data analytics from different sources and how they’re working with partners.
Unveiling key insights from a dynamic webinar on property intelligence and natural hazard management. This blog explores crucial takeaways on hazard data analytics, risk mitigation strategies, and the evolving catastrophe modelling market. Also, it underscores the power of collaborating with data providers who can adapt and evolve with changing needs, thereby enhancing decision-making capabilities.
The 2023 Sustainable Insurance Summit emphasised pragmatic sustainability action, focusing on long-term vision and forward-thinking. Transitioning from an annual renewal loop to a future-looking approach is challenging but essential. Despite the data-centric struggles, starting somewhere is crucial, keeping in line with upcoming regulatory compliance and nurturing growth. This blog delves into these insights from the Summit.
The 2022 Census data has revealed notable shifts in Ireland's property landscape. With 37% of homes now owned outright, an increase of 7.1% in private home ownership, and the dwindling prevalence of bedsits, the property market is mirroring the effects of a maturing population and increasing household numbers, thereby signifying a subtle yet impactful change in property preferences across the country.
The Census is an extremely valuable dataset for a very wide range of analytics. What does the first set of results from Census 2022 tell us?

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In this blog post, we discuss the growing trend of homeowners turning to renewable energy solutions, such as heat pumps and solar PV panels, in response to rising energy costs and environmental concerns. Learn how these technologies can significantly improve a home's energy efficiency and reduce its carbon footprint, and discover how the BERWOW tool can help assess your home's readiness for renewable energy upgrades.
Who can afford to buy their first home in the area where they currently live? How easy is it for couples to get on the ladder?

Gamma’s Location Labs have examined the affordability of Irish housing to the average household by area.
In January 2023, PwC Ireland and SustainabilityWorks Ireland published their Irish Climate Tech Opportunity report. This brief blog summarises the key takeaways from the report that features Gamma Location Intelligence – and our sister company BERWOW. Whilst the focus is on the Irish market, the key takeaways are applicable to us all – regardless of geography.