Galway buyers urged to be prepared as competition remains high

Thu, Mar 26, 2026

First-time buyers in Galway are being urged to be fully prepared, financially disciplined and flexible as competition for homes remains intense, while sellers are warned that pricing and preparation are key to securing a successful sale.

Galway commercial market resilient as office demand grows

Thu, Mar 26, 2026

Galway’s commercial property market is showing resilience heading into 2026, with strong demand for office space, particularly in high-quality and out-of-town locations, while the retail sector faces more mixed conditions.

According to estate agents and auctioneers from across the city and county, the recent trends point to a market increasingly shaped by changing workplace patterns, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) standards, and a growing preference for accessibility over traditional city-centre locations.

Superb Highfield Park residence on the market with John Quinn

Thu, Mar 26, 2026

John Quinn is currently offering for sale a magnificent three bedroom semidetached home situated in the highly popular residential development of Highfield Park.

No 12 Beechmount Road is within walking distance of every facility, university, schools, hospital, shopping centres, church, and within easy reach of the city centre. The property has oil fired central heating, is fully double glazed, and has a very spacious side entrance. It has an attractive rear garden which lends the property to further extension if desired.

Galway property report Q1 2026

Thu, Mar 26, 2026

The first quarter of 2026 has brought little relief for Galway property buyers. If anything, it has confirmed something more important: the underlying pressures that defined 2025 are not easing, they are consolidating.

Essential tips for navigating the mortgage process

Thu, Mar 26, 2026

Purchasing a home is an exciting yet complex milestone, and the process of securing a mortgage can often feel overwhelming. Lenders assess a range of criteria, with one of the most important being your ability to consistently meet mortgage repayments. To demonstrate this, you typically need to show a strong savings record along with regular rent payments (if applicable). Ideally, this track record should cover at least 12 months, though 24 months is preferred, as it provides stronger evidence of financial stability and repayment capacity. It is also essential to keep your bank account in good order, with clear and responsible spending habits. Avoiding irregular transactions such as gambling or excessive discretionary spending helps present a stable financial profile and reassures lenders of your reliability. However, there is a wealth of support available to guide you through the process. To make the most of your mortgage journey, working with a financial adviser can offer valuable expert guidance - helping you navigate the process with confidence, avoid common pitfalls, and make informed decisions that support your long-term financial goals.

Living Over The Shop scheme can revitalise rural Ireland

Thu, Mar 26, 2026

The revival of Ireland’s towns and village centres has become one of the defining challenges of modern planning, as communities grapple with vacancy, dereliction, and a shortage of accessible housing. The enhanced “Living Over the Shop” initiative—delivered through the expanded Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant—offers a practical and imaginative response to these intertwined issues. Welcomed by Séamus McGrath, housing spokesperson for Fianna Fáil, the scheme reflects a growing recognition that the answers to Ireland’s housing crisis and town centre decline may lie, quite literally, above our heads.

Private second-hand market 2026

Thu, Mar 26, 2026

Since the beginning of 2026, the residential property market in Galway has continued to reflect a familiar trend seen across much of the country: robust demand set against a limited supply of homes. Galway’s leading estate agents, DNG Leonard & Heaslip, report that buyer activity has remained strong in the early months of the year, particularly from first-time buyers and families seeking to settle within the city’s established residential areas.

Seeing potential in your new property

Thu, Mar 26, 2026

Seeing potential in a new property is part instinct, part imagination, and part careful analysis. When it comes to extensions, almost every house – and even some apartments – holds untapped possibilities. The challenge is not in spotting that potential, but in shaping it into something that genuinely improves how the home works and feels. The difference between a transformative extension and a disappointing one often lies in the thinking that happens before any drawings are made or walls are opened.

How to be a good landlord

Thu, Mar 26, 2026

Being a good landlord in Ireland entails more than simply owning property and collecting rent, even though that may be the perception that is widely spread. Being a landlord requires a commitment to providing safe, comfortable, and well-maintained accommodation while also fostering positive relationships with tenants. Here are some key aspects to consider:

Legal compliance: Familiarize yourself with the Residential Tenancies Act and other relevant legislation to ensure you understand your rights and responsibilities as a landlord. This includes adhering to regulations regarding rent caps, notice periods, and deposit protection.

Collective sale of two detached office blocks offer prime investment opportunity

Thu, Mar 26, 2026

Units 4 and 9, Ballybrit Business Park
Both units are for sale by live online auction which will take place on March 27, at 12 noon. Boasting a passing rent of €267,000 per annum with a vacant ground floor unit, the properties have a gross yield of 13.6 per cent.

Beautiful four-bed semi is in a sought-after location

Thu, Mar 26, 2026

No 66 An Fiodán is a beautiful four-bedroom semi-detached home perfectly located in a well-maintained development overlooking communal green to the front.

Detached beautiful bungalow in Oranmore village

Thu, Mar 26, 2026

Sherry FitzGerald has just listed on the market a wonderful detached four-bedroom bungalow-style residence within walking distance of Oranmore village. On a private, west-facing position in an established area, the property is located in Beech Grove, which is one of Oranmore's most highly regarded addresses, as it is a quiet, low-density development located off the Maree Road with excellent services a short stroll away.

A guide to supports for first-time buyers

Thu, Mar 26, 2026

Buying your first home is a big deal. The Help to Buy Scheme (HTB) and the First Home Scheme (FHS) are the government's two main support schemes for first-time buyers in Ireland. These schemes are making a huge difference in giving more people the boost they need to get their dream home.

In order to qualify as a first-time buyer and receive any kind of grant aid, you must not have had a mortgage in your name before, either in Ireland or abroad. Inherited properties or a house purchased outright are not included in the list of qualifiers. If you are buying or self-building the property with somebody else, they must also be a first-time buyer.

Spacious home is situated in popular Fort Lorenzo development

Thu, Mar 26, 2026

O'Donnellan and Joyce Auctioneers are delighted to offer for sale an attractive four-bed semi-detached in the sought-after development of Bru Na Mara at Fort Lorenzo, Galway.

Prime mixed-use opportunity in the heart of Clifden

Thu, Mar 26, 2026

A landmark mixed-use property on Main Street in Clifden has been brought to the market by Matt O'Sullivan Estate Agent, Auctioneer and Valuer, offering a compelling opportunity to acquire a well-established restaurant alongside two self-contained residential units in one of Ireland’s most vibrant coastal towns.

A coastal masterpiece hits the market with Colleran Auctioneers

Thu, Mar 26, 2026

Colleran Auctioneers presents a rare opportunity to own one of Galway’s most prestigious residences. Nestled within an exclusive enclave of just 14 homes along the scenic Coast Road, 4 Béal Taoide, Curragreen, Oranmore, offers the perfect fusion of contemporary design, coastal charm, and modern comfort.

Exceptional Victorian coastal home comes with acres of private grounds

Thu, Mar 19, 2026

For sale by international online auction in conjunction with Bright Auctions in The Netherlands, O’Donnellan & Joyce Auctioneers, are privileged to present Carraig Mór House, an exceptional Victorian coastal residence of rare distinction set along the Wild Atlantic Way.

City centre living at its most convenient

Thu, Mar 19, 2026

Colleran Auctioneers are delighted to bring to market 41 The Elms, Forster Street, Galway, a well-located city residence that offers buyers the opportunity to enjoy the convenience and vibrancy of living in the very heart of Galway.

International investment could accelerate housing delivery, but it must work for Ireland

Thu, Mar 19, 2026

Property Insights by Johnny Gannon, Fair Deal Property Estate Agents and Auctioneers, Galway

Ireland’s housing shortage has now reached a scale where solving it will require enormous levels of investment. In recent months, the Government has been actively promoting Ireland internationally as a destination for housing investment, seeking to attract global capital that could help accelerate the delivery of new homes.

Athenry home boasts excellent local amenities

Thu, Mar 19, 2026

Sherry FitzGerald has brought to market a three-bedroom semi-detached home in Ard Esker, Athenry, an established and attractive development with excellent local amenities, just a 10-minute walk from the train station and Athenry's town centre.

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