City living at its finest from Lynch Auctioneers

Thu, Mar 27, 2025

Lynch Auctioneers is delighted to present this excellent family home in Sceilg Ard, located just off the Headford Road, close to Terryland Retail Park, University of Galway, and Galway city. This south-facing, three-bedroom property combines elegance and modern living with attention to detail throughout.

Spacious five-bedroom home with granny flat in Galway

Thu, Mar 27, 2025

Lynch Auctioneers is delighted to present this exceptional five-bedroom, four-bathroom family home with an integral granny flat/self-contained unit, located at 24 Sandyview Drive, Riverside Estate, Tuam Road, Galway. This spacious residence offers flexibility for various living arrangements and has undergone significant upgrades, including a contemporary kitchen and dining area and a renovated bathroom.

The home features a bright sunroom/porch, a main living room with a fireplace and wooden flooring, and a second living area that can also function as a fifth bedroom. At the rear, the modern kitchen is equipped with shaker-style units and black granite countertops, with a playroom or additional living area adjacent. A convenient shower room is located off the dining area. A standout feature is the self-contained granny flat, offering an open-plan living area, utility space, and private bathroom, accessible from both the main house and a separate rear entrance. Upstairs, there are four generously sized bedrooms, including three double rooms with built-in wardrobes, one with an ensuite, and a single room at the front. A family bathroom completes the upper floor.

The PTSB Ideal Home Show is back

Thu, Mar 27, 2025

The PTSB Ideal Home Show returns to the RDS Simmonscourt on Friday, April 11 to Sunday, April 13, bringing the best of Ireland’s home improvement professionals and suppliers under one roof to showcase the latest innovations in home build and renovations. There will be more than 230 exhibitors ready to help homeowners implement their perfect home renovation, energy upgrade or new build.

How to avoid being stung by the hidden costs as a first-time homeowner

Thu, Mar 27, 2025

If you are planning to take the leap into home ownership in Ireland, make sure you avoid being stung by the hidden add-on costs like conveyancing fees and stamp duty.

There is a common misconception amongst first time buyers that once you have handed over the asking price for your home, that that's that and you are now free to use your remaining hard-earned cash to furnish your new abode. While picking out your dream couch may seem like the next step, there are a multitude of 'hidden' costs which can derail any future plans if not accounted for.

Now is the 'time to secure a mortgage', says financial expert

Thu, Mar 27, 2025

With interest rates on the decline and competition heating up in Ireland’s lending market, now is an opportune moment to secure a mortgage, according to Margaret Barrett, Managing Director at Mortgage Navigators.

For many small business owners, the COVID-19 pandemic necessitated significant financial reinvestment into their enterprises. However, with the economy now on firmer ground, homeownership is back on the agenda. But before embarking on the house-hunting journey, securing mortgage approval is essential.

Sea views from sought-after Ocean Towers apartment

Thu, Mar 27, 2025

Located in the heart of Salthill, No 12 Ocean Towers presents a rare opportunity to own a piece of Galway's coastal charm. This two bedroom, two bathroom first-floor apartment, spanning 80 square metres, is now on the market for €450,000, listed by James Heaslip of DNG Maxwell Heaslip & Leonard.

Galway city home comes to market with Rooney Auctioneers

Thu, Mar 27, 2025

New to market with Rooney Auctioneers, is a four bedroom semi-detached home, conveniently located on the immediate western outskirts of Galway city. Beautifully positioned overlooking a green area and with a coveted south facing rear aspect, it exudes potential. The spacious private rear garden is not over-looked and is the perfect area for outdoor dining, gardening, relaxation or for children to play. Off-street parking to the front provides a secure and convenient private parking space. With a regular bus service at the entrance, it allows for an easy commute to the city centre or beyond.

Predictions for the rental market 2025

Thu, Mar 27, 2025

The rental market demand in Galway is growing considerably as families, students and couples are looking to move into the city. Galway is a cultural hotspot and with two universities, it has become challenging to find both affordable and available properties to rent.

Delightful bungalow with impressive front garden in Mervue

Thu, Mar 27, 2025

O'Donnellan & Joyce auctioneers is offering the opportunity to purchase a bungalow with an impressive front garden in the long established and popular Mervue suburb.

Tips to ensure a quick house sale

Thu, Mar 27, 2025

There are multiple reasons why a transition from ‘sale agreed’ to ‘sold’ takes time, however, many of the delays can be prevented if vendors go through a simple checklist before they bring a house to the property market. MyPropertySurvey.ie, a service of My Engineer Ltd., are property and engineering surveyors covering Galway and Mayo who have created the perfect guide to ensuring you are able to achieve a quick house sale.

A beautiful modern home in Kinvara

Thu, Mar 27, 2025

Sherry FitzGerald has recently brought a superb, modern home to market in Kinvara. The property is full of natural light with magnificent finishes and set on private grounds of approximately three acres – half of which is a native Irish woodland. Constructed circa 2004, it is located just over 1km from Kinvara which is a charming harbour and seaside village on Ireland’s west coast.

Fabulous Doughiska house on the market with John Quinn

Thu, Mar 27, 2025

John Quinn has just brought to the market No 61 Fearann Rí, Doughiska, which he describes as a four bedroom semidetached residence in tip top condition.

The property is close to all facilities including schools, church, supermarkets, Galway Clinic, sports facilities, and is only a very short distance from Parkmore Business Park and a short drive from the city centre.

Apartment building on brownfield sites needs momentum says Taoiseach

Thu, Mar 27, 2025

As Galway continues to grow, so too does the demand for housing. With rising property prices and an acute shortage of available homes, attention is turning to apartment living as a sustainable and efficient solution.

End student accommodation worries with Home4home

Thu, Mar 27, 2025

Home4home is excited to introduce a game-changing opportunity for families with students: the ability to exchange student rooms, allowing your child to live rent-free while attending college or university.

Turning empty spaces into new homes

Thu, Mar 27, 2025

The Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant provides funding so you can refurbish vacant and derelict homes. It can also be used to renovate vacant and derelict properties that have not been used as residential properties before where correct planning permission is available.

Did your mortgage interest on your home loan increase in 2024? You may be entitled to the mortgage interest tax credit

Thu, Mar 27, 2025

The Mortgage Interest Tax Credit is available for taxpayers who made payments on a qualifying loan for their principal private residence, their former or separated spouse’s primary residence, or their dependent relative’s primary residence.

Salthill townhouse offers stunning sea views

Thu, Mar 27, 2025

No 101 Dun na Carraige is a beautifully appointed elevated townhouse located in one of Galway’s most sought-after developments and enjoying superb sea views.

Advice for those seeking a mortgage

Thu, Mar 27, 2025

By Ruth Hennelly, certified financial planner professional and Managing Director of Hennelly Finance

A review of the 2024 Galway office market

Thu, Mar 27, 2025

By Sean Coyne, Divisional Director, Cushman & Wakefield Galway

How can we solve the problems caused by the shortage of supply of housing

Thu, Mar 27, 2025

'Housing affordability' has become the dominant topic of Irish political discourse over the last number of years. Regularly featuring in opinion polls as the most important issue facing people, our political leaders have struggled to outline a clear path to solving this housing crisis. With residential property prices having more than doubled over the last decade, we asked some of our local Galway property experts what advice they would have for the government in handling this issue.

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