Competitive housing market for 2022

Thu, Jan 13, 2022

According to the latest residential market review and outlook from leading property advisors DNG, house prices are set to continue rising this year, following the strong growth in values recorded in 2021. At a national level (excluding Dublin) the DNG National Price Gauge (NPG) recorded an increase in the average price of a second hand home of 13.6 per cent last year, a marked acceleration in the rate of inflation compared to 2020 when prices rose by 1.4 per cent. At the national level (including Dublin) the overall rate of price increase last year stood at 12.0 per cent. The NPG, which tracks house prices across the country on a half yearly basis, recorded growth of 5.3 per cent in the six months to December 2021, compared to an increase of 7.9 per cent in the first six months of last year.

Sherry FitzGerald presents a stunning home in prime location

Thu, Jan 13, 2022

No 16 Barr na Carraige is a newly modernised, four bed semidetached family home with private rear garden and overlooking a large central green area to the front. Located in the popular Fort Lorenzo development, Bar na Carraige is close to all amenities including the Gateway Shopping Park, NUIG, UHG, and a short stroll down Threadneedle Road will bring you to Salthill Promenade.

Stunning ground floor apartment in idyllic Barna Demesne

Thu, Jan 13, 2022

O'Donnellan & Joyce auctioneers is offering to the market for sale this exceptional apartment in the exclusive development of Barna Demesne. No 14 Seabury is a stunning ground floor apartment offering ample living and reception space throughout, extending to approximately 104.5sq m.

Luxury detached home in Knocknacarra

Thu, Jan 13, 2022

This is a superb opportunity to acquire a luxury four bed detached home in the popular family development of Radharc na Farriage, just off the upper Ballymoneen Road, Knocknacarra. Ideally located and close to a number of schools, the Gateway Retail Park, and Sheridan’s Bar & Restaurant, this estate has all that one would require at its doorstep.

Superb St Mary’s Road home offers huge potential

Thu, Jan 13, 2022

John Quinn welcomes to the market No 43 St Mary’s Road, Galway. This lovely terraced property is within walking distance of NUIG, hospital, schools, church, shops, and the city centre.

According to John Quinn this is a spacious terraced home with enormous potential for somebody to put their own stamp on it and create a modern family home. Features include a superb living room, spacious bedrooms, and a lovely rear patio. No 43 St Mary’s Road has oil fired central heating and is fully double glazed.

West Coast Property Management can manage your rental property for you

Thu, Jan 13, 2022

Let West Coast Property Management take the hassle out of managing your rental property and do the heavy lifting for you. West Coast Property Management is a family-owned and operated business with years of experience in the housing and apartment rental market in Galway city and county.

Beautifully restored home on fifty six acres in Loughrea

Thu, Jan 06, 2022

Rayconor Farm is a unique period property perfectly positioned on its 56-acre estate in Galway’s lush countryside. It commands spectacular views from its elevated site position.

Charming bungalow in Renmore

Thu, Jan 06, 2022

John Quinn has received instructions to offer for sale No 69 Renmore Road, a three bedroom detached bungalow situated on an extensive site with enormous possibility for further extension and expansion if desired. The property is located on one of Galway’s most desirable roads, Renmore Road.

Sherry FitzGerald presents top quality two bed apartment on Taylor’s Hill

Thu, Dec 30, 2021

No 3 Cuan na Coille is an own door ground floor two bed apartment which has a private patio with uninterrupted views of Galway Bay. This home has been recently upgraded to a very high standard with new bespoke kitchen, shelving, storage, new bathrooms, heating system, and is in immaculate condition.

Four bed semi with large garden in Roscam

Thu, Dec 30, 2021

No 3 Ros Caoin is a spacious four bedroom semidetached home with a large rear garden located in a popular, quality, development in Roscam just 10 minutes from Galway city centre.

An exceptional home Carnmore West

Thu, Dec 30, 2021

O'Donnellan & Joyce auctioneers is offering to the market this exceptional detached residence situated in the Carnmore West area of Galway.

Spacious end terrace home in Rosan Glas

Thu, Dec 30, 2021

No 146 Rosan Glas is a quality four bed end-of-terrace home which is presented in excellent decorative order. It offers generous accommodation over three levels with bright and well-proportioned rooms throughout. Built in 2004 by O’Malley Construction, it is located in a well serviced development with a local shop and well maintained large green space.

Spacious one bed apartment in Salthill

Thu, Dec 30, 2021

John Quinn is offering for sale a ground floor one bedroom apartment situated at Aran Court, on the junction of Knocknacarra Road and Salthill road.

The property, which has just come on the market, has one bedroom, a bathroom with shower, wc, and whb, and a fabulous kitchen/living room – the kitchen is extremely well fitted and incorporates a breakfast counter, a hob and oven, and fridge. The apartment has a very sunny aspect and is close to all facilities in Salthill. John Quinn says it is an ideal property as a starter home or indeed for anyone looking for a base in Galway, and enjoys easy access to all facilities, in particular those in Salthill.

Spacious four bed on the Headford Road

Thu, Dec 30, 2021

John Quinn has just been instructed to offer for sale No 14 Caireal Mor, an outstanding four bedroom property situated at Caireal Mor, Headford Road.

Superb four bed in Doughiska

Thu, Dec 30, 2021

John Quinn is currently offering for sale No 39 Fearann Ri, Doughiska, a four bedroom semidetached residence in excellent condition and presented with a host of extra features within.

Historic year for O’Donnellan and Joyce auction department

Thu, Dec 30, 2021

The year 2021 started with offices closed and Ireland in lockdown. O’Donnellan & Joyce continued to stream its auctions live online by David Brandt Studios and used video tours of all its auction properties which enabled people to purchase homes without physically viewing them. Despite bidders not being able to attend auctions in person, this did not dampen their enthusiasm to buy and they continued to bid online and by phone to secure the property of their dreams.

O’Donnellan & Joyce’s live stream online bidding platform attracted international bidders as well as national and local bidders who could now bid and view the auction from the comfort of their own homes, leading to a dramatic expansion of audiences across the world. With properties for sale throughout the year dominated by Galway city and county but also throughout the entire country from Donegal down to Cork and Mayo to Wexford, sales were reported from all four provinces. Colm O’Donnellan, auctioneer and senior partner at O’Donnellan & Joyce, commented: “Our formula works because bidders enjoy the tremendous excitement of a live auction while still being able to bid from the comfort of their own homes and offices.”

Dramatic increase in second hand sales in 2021

Thu, Dec 30, 2021

This proved to be one of the busiest years in recent times for private treaty sales for leading estate agents O’Donnellan & Joyce auctioneers. The results come after a successful year in 2020 despite continuous restrictions and the company's private treaty department aimed to exceed that with close to 250 residential properties sold in the year to date.

Shortage of new homes in 2021

Thu, Dec 30, 2021

O’Donnellan & Joyce is the leading new homes agent in Galway and has finalised the sale of seven housing estates in the city and county with some 185 new homes and apartments sold in 2021. The demand for new and BER ‘A’ rated houses are at their highest levels, with first time buyers benefiting from the help to buy scheme and the lack of supply of second hand homes. The ability to work from home has seen a large number of people and families relocate to Galway city and county which seems to be a popular trend due to the easier pace of life that Galway has to offer.

Commercial value rebound in 2021

Thu, Dec 30, 2021

The commercial market throughout Galway city and the west of Ireland has proven to be resilient throughout 2021. After the initial shock of the pandemic, confidence began to increase in both the investment and commercial market in Q4 of 2020 which followed throughout to Q1 2021. This trend has remained consistent throughout 2021 with strong activity throughout the commercial market as a whole.

Government restrictions major influence on the rental market

Thu, Dec 30, 2021

O’Donnellan and Joyce witnessed a lot of inquiries for every property brought to the rental market. This of course varied on price range but rents overall were stronger than 2020. By Q2 2021 the market was back in full swing with a huge demand for properties and high prices being achievable. Where no restrictions applied, the rents exceeded previous prices achievable. This shows the pent up demand there was and the need for accommodation.

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