Exhibit 23.1
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT


We consent to the  incorporation  by reference in  Registration  Statement  Nos.
333-81216,  333-98775  and  333-106909  of  Equity  One,  Inc.  on Forms S-3 and
Registration  Statement No. 333-99577 and 333-103368 of Equity One, Inc. on Form
S-8, as amended,  of our report dated  February 17, 2003 (except for Note 14, as
to which the date is  September  12, 2003)  appearing in this Current  Report on
Form 8-K dated September 19, 2003 of Equity One, Inc.

We also  consent to the  reference to us under the heading  "Selected  Financial
Data" in such Form 8-K.

Deloitte & Touche LLP


Miami, Florida
September 19, 2003