Exhibit 23.1
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CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM


We consent to the  incorporation  by reference in  Registration  Statement  Nos.
333-81216,  333-9877  and  333-106909  of  Equity  One,  Inc.  on Forms  S-3 and
Registration  Statement Nos. 333-99577,  333-103368 and 333-118347of Equity One,
Inc. on Forms S-8, as amended,  of our report  dated March 10, 2004  (except for
the effects of  discontinued  operations  described  in Note 16, as to which the
date is November 5, 2004)  appearing  in this  Current  Report on Form 8-K dated
November 10, 2004 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
November 10, 2004