Exhibit 23.1
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INDEPENDENT  AUDITORS'  CONSENT We consent to the  incorporation by reference in
Registration Statement No. 333-98775, No. 333-81216 and No. 333-106909 of Equity
One,  Inc. on Forms S-3 and in  Registration  Statement No.  333-103368  and No.
333-99597 of Equity One,  Inc. on Forms S-8 of our reports  dated March 10, 2004
relating to the  financial  statements  of IRT Partners  L.P. as of December 31,
2003 and 2002 and for each of three years in the period ended  December 31, 2003
and appearing in this Current  Report on Form 8-K of Equity One,  Inc.  filed on
March 22, 2004.

DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

Miami, Florida
March 22, 2004