High standards and low prices in first time buyers’ market

Thu, Feb 26, 2009

It is evident in the current market that standards are higher in new developments and there is a great deal of original extras being completed as standard together with what seems really good value even in today’s market, according to sale agent Shelagh McGann at Keane Mahony Smith

A new home in the country

Thu, Feb 26, 2009

There are great deals to be enjoyed for buyers at the present time, including this new detached four bedroom bungalow available through Smith auctioneers. This home offers more than meets the eye. The accommodation has been laid out with some thought; this can be seen with the wide, inviting, hallway which has been designed to allow a full staircase up into the first floor attic level that is ready for immediate conversion. The hard work has already been done in the attic with three Velux windows already in place. This is a huge bonus and the attic offers the potential of a further 88.5sq m (952sq ft), an area as big as some townhouses. This additional potential space would be ideal to create further bedrooms, an area to work from home, or as a games room suitable for the typically busy family.

Best value in town goes under the hammer

Thu, Feb 26, 2009

Nestled away in a superb cul de sac of similar detached home lies number 108 Liosmore, a gem of a property that has it all in terms of location and interior layout. Behind its low maintenance brick façade lies a family home that is both cosy and spacious and suitable for a variety of needs.

Country living on the edge of the city

Thu, Feb 19, 2009

Orchard House, Stradbally North, Clarinbridge, is a magnificent executive style detached residence of c2,800sq ft and standing on c0.5 acre of landscaped gardens.

Open viewings this weekend

Thu, Feb 19, 2009

Sherry FitzGerald Kavanagh has reported strong turnouts for Saturday open viewings so far this month around the city, and this weekend should prove to be no different. This Saturday Sherry FitzGerald Kavanagh has some quality properties on view, new to the market and sure to generate good interest.

An Leac Lian, Barna, open viewing 12.30pm to 1.30pm: These superb four bed three-storey new mid terrace and end terraced homes are fitted to a very high standard in a small development. An Leac Lian comprises traditional concrete built homes with hollowcore floors between ground and first floors, part stone and rendered front exteriors, and slate roofs. Internal finishes include timber floors, quality architraves and skirting, tiled bathrooms and toilets, and fitted kitchens with granite worktops. Heating is pressurised gas central heating underfloor on ground floor and radiators on first and second floors. The development is located in the village of Barna close to the Twelve Hotel, Barna Pier, and the local national school. Barna is a very popular residential location as it is a picturesque, well serviced, and developed village. Galway city centre is approximately six miles away. These properties offer high quality and represent superb value for money. An Leac Lian is well worth a visit and has an asking price of €380,000 for the mid terrace and €390,000 for the end terrace.

A fine family home in Merlin Park

Thu, Feb 19, 2009

No 8 Merlin Lane is a stunning detached house set on a large site in a picturesque wooded lane with entrance into Merlin Park Hospital. The house contains five double bedrooms, all of very attractive proportions, and there are wonderful views over the open lane at the front of the house.

AIB reduces interest rate for first time buyers

Thu, Feb 19, 2009

AIB today announces it is reducing its one year fixed interest rate for first time buyer owner occupiers to a market leading interest rate of 2.49 per cent.

This rate will be available to first time buyer owner occupiers from this week on all mortgages sanctioned by March 31 and drawn down by June 30.

City centre living at an affordable price

Thu, Feb 19, 2009

O’Donnellan & Joyce auctioneers has brought to the market this attractive and convenient two bedroom ground floor apartment in the heart of the Claddagh.

Canal Court home drops by €100,000

Thu, Feb 19, 2009

Colleran auctioneers has reduced the price of a property opposite NUI, Galway by €100,000. No 6 Canal Court, as the address would suggest, is on the banks of the canal opposite the gates of the NUIG with views of Galway Cathedral.

Realism in the rental market

Thu, Feb 19, 2009

Landlords and residential property investors are finding the rental market more challenging in recent months with rents in some locations falling by approximately 10 per cent. While this is bad news for landlords, it is good news for tenants. There is still good activity in the rental market with many would-be property purchasers staying in the rental market. However supply of rental property has increased as those vendors who cannot currently sell are deciding to rent as an alternative.

Linda McCallion, manager of Sherry FitzGerald Kavanagh lettings, advises landlords to be realistic in their expectations at the moment. If landlords take their agent’s advice on what is actually happening on rents, they are likely to get their property let faster. Offer tenants a realistic standard of accommodation and provide as much as you can to entice tenants to your property over competing properties. Remember it is very difficult to make up the value of one month’s lost rent over the remaining 11 months period.

Great value now available in property market

Thu, Feb 19, 2009

RE/MAX Property Group has some excellent property deals available in County Galway.

Sean Lyons of RE/MAX Property Group feels that now is an excellent time to purchase your dream home, land, or commercial property in County Galway. There are some excellent properties for sale at very realistic prices and many are still open to offers despite the greatly reduced asking prices.

Flying high in Maigh Burca

Thu, Feb 19, 2009

High above the city and feeding off the wide arterial Western Distributor Road, a whole plethora of attractive residential complexes have pushed out the city boundaries in recent years. Appealing in a variety of ways to families, this broad area combines relative ease of access to the city proper with close proximity to excellent recreational and leisure facilities and benefits greatly from its close proximity to the beautiful Silver Strand, Barna Woods, and Rusheen Wildlife Reserve.

Up with the gods in Ard na Gaoithe

Thu, Feb 19, 2009

Ard na Gaoithe is a fabulous development of detached bungalows and dormer bungalows located on the Upper Clybaun Road. This elevated development, overlooking Galway city, is a beautiful example of a superb family area with beautiful wide open green spaces. Measuring over 3,200sq ft, no 11 Ard na Gaoithe is one of the finest examples of a large four/five bed family home which has been finished to an exceptionally high standard. The property is perfectly positioned on a large corner site overlooking a large green area to front and offers a large private rear garden which enjoys vast amounts of sunlight.

Luxury living in Rosedale

Thu, Feb 12, 2009

Built approximately 15 years ago by developer Michael O’Grady, Number 9 Rosedale is a unique executive residence of gracious accommodation of c3,000sq ft. Standing on a very attractive site that enjoys a south facing rear garden, the property overlooks a rolling green to the front and boasts a host of luxury items not often found.

Comfort and calm in Carrigeen

Thu, Feb 12, 2009

Well positioned at the end of a small cul de sac, with no through traffic and a pleasant safe environment for children, No 34 Carrigeen is a beautifully maintained, well presented, family home with a wide range of attractive features. With just one owner occupier since it was built some eight years ago, No 34 has had lots of loving care lavished on it over the past years.

Homes you’ll love at O’Donnellan & Joyce open viewings

Thu, Feb 12, 2009

What a better way to spend Valentine’s Day than to bring the one you love to the house of your dreams at the open viewings of O’Donnellan & Joyce this Saturday. Love will definitely be in the air when O’Donnellan & Joyce opens 12 houses to the public for open viewings. One of the most romantic things you can do on Valentine’s Day is to purchase one of these 12 magnificent homes which are open to the public this Saturday.

Old Mervue, old prices

Thu, Feb 12, 2009

Colleran auctioneers has this week reduced the price of an extended three-bedroom home in Old Mervue by an incredible €55,000. At the new price of €220,000 this property can now be purchased at its 2004 price, making it easily one of the most attractively priced properties in this very popular area for both first time buyers and investors.

Valentine’s viewings this weekend

Thu, Feb 12, 2009

Love is in the air and you can’t help but fall in love with these properties Sherry FitzGerald Kavanagh has on open viewing this Saturday.

158 Manor Court, Knocknacarra, open viewing 11am to 12 noon: A splendid two bed ground floor apartment, beautifully decorated, modern, and spacious. This lovely property has a large living area, large main bedroom, with en suite, storage shed, timber and tile flooring, and ample car-parking. Located close to a bus stop, shops, and scenic areas such as Barna Woods. Perfect apartment living, this property must be viewed.

First spring auction offers superb family home in Barna

Thu, Feb 05, 2009

O’Donnellan & Joyce will hold its first auction of 2009 on Friday March 6 at 3pm in the Victoria Hotel, Eyre Square. One of several very attractive properties on offer on that day is a magnificent bungalow style home in Barna. Coming on to the market at a very realistic price, it is envisaged that there should be good interest in this family home due to its wonderful location.

Fine family home in Oranmore

Thu, Feb 05, 2009

No expense has been spared in the finish and presentation of this superb detached family residence, enjoying an excellent location in Creganna, Oranmore.

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