The best of both worlds in Lakewood Park

Thu, Apr 16, 2020

No 6 Lakewood Park is an excellent three bed detached home situated in the quiet cul-de-sac just off the Dyke Road in Galway city.

Prepare to sell in May

Thu, Apr 16, 2020

With the extension of the Covid-19 restrictions, O’Donnellan & Joyce auctioneers is offering advice to property owners who may have thought of selling their property before the pandemic unfolded. “Anyone who has been through the selling process previously, probably has a good idea of the usual jobs that should be done to increase the kerb appeal of their property,” notes auctioneer Colm O’Donnellan. For those who have not been through the experience before, he added, “some very simple tasks can be undertaken to spruce up a property prior to selling.”

There are eight key elements that should be examined by any home owner prior to selling. If all of these tasks are examined and the processes initiated, the sales process will run much more smoothly.

Online auction company offers free desktop valuation and advice during lockdown

Thu, Apr 16, 2020

IAM Sold Property Auctions, which runs the Connacht, Munster, Leinster and Northern Ireland Property Auctions, is still taking entries for its online auctions, which continue to run frequently throughout Ireland and Northern Ireland.

While the last few weeks have impacted all aspects of life in Ireland including the property sector, IAM Sold’s online auctions has continued to perform well with more than 50 properties selling in the past few weeks. The online auction platform allows interested parties to register and place bids online. If accepted, contracts can be signed on behalf of the purchaser and vendors, meaning no face-to-face interactions need take place to sell the property via online auction. IAM Sold is working closely with more than 300 auctioneers across Ireland and can provide an effective route to buying and selling properties in these difficult times.

Detached four bed family home just 3km from Moycullen village

Thu, Apr 16, 2020

Mayfly Lodge is a quality detached family home on large private 0.75 acre site with a mix of mature trees, shrubs, lawn, and pathways. Located in a semi-rural area that offers country living, it is just 3km from Moycullen village.

Recently renovated apartment for sale close to Galway Harbour

Thu, Apr 16, 2020

No 8 Dock Street is a recently renovated ground floor two bed apartment with its own door entrance overlooking Galway Harbour along with secure private parking. Built by O'Malley Construction, this apartment is fitted to a very high standard and is well presented throughout.

Outstanding home in Dangan

Thu, Apr 16, 2020

John Quinn has just received instructions to offer for sale this detached family home at No 5 Dangan Court, Dangan, Galway.

An ideal home in Ballybane

Thu, Apr 16, 2020

O'Donnellan & Joyce is offering to the market via private treaty No 125 Coillte Mhuirlinne, a large mid-terrace home in the established residential suburb of Ballybane, Galway.

Offering approximately 95.9sq m over three storeys, the property is presented in good condition and includes three generous sized bedrooms, a family bathroom, guest bathroom, and separate living room and kitchen. The property also has a large space on the top floor, offering the potential to increase the accommodation significantly.

Impressive bungalow in Menlo

Thu, Apr 16, 2020

John Quinn auctioneers has received instructions to offer for sale a superb bungalow known as Culpora, situated in Menlo. The property, which is just a short drive from the city centre, is in excellent condition and is set on a beautifully maintained site with lovely trees, shrubs and lawns. The property is very convenient to local schools and enjoys easy access to the city centre.

Lovely bungalow in Oranmore

Thu, Apr 16, 2020

John Quinn has received instructions to offer for sale No 42 Oakfield, Oranmore, a lovely house in excellent condition situated just on the edge of the village and within walking distance of local shops, doctor’s surgery, schools. No 42 also enjoys very easy access to the railway station and several bus routes to and from Galway city centre.

Spacious apartment in the city centre

Thu, Apr 16, 2020

John Quinn has received instructions to offer for sale No 3 Hynes Yard, Merchants Road, Galway, a first floor three bedroom apartment in excellent condition.

Market continues to function

Thu, Apr 09, 2020

With all of the challenges imposed on our society by the health emergency created by Covid-19, people, communities, and business have become adaptive, flexible, and innovative. On March 16, Sherry FitzGerald decided to close all its owned branch offices to comply with regulations and to protect the health and wellbeing of clients and staff. The company adapted by immediately moving to expanding virtual offerings with virtual viewings, virtual valuations, market appraisals, and expand its online bidding processes.

"Further restrictions have closed down all physical interactions in our business, however our web traffic is up 50 per cent when compared with the same week in 2019," said Tony Kavanagh, director of Sherry FitzGerald Galway. "Sherry FitzGerald Galway have in a 10-day period from March 18 agreed six sales of properties ranging in value from €150,000 to €730,000 to purchasers who have found a home that fulfills their needs and requirements.

O’Donnellan & Joyce team work through Covid-19 pandemic

Thu, Apr 09, 2020

Nationwide auctioneering firm O’Donnellan & Joyce, based in Mary Street, Galway, is working hard to keep business going during this pandemic. The company has decided to close its physical office and migrate operations to the safety of the cloud with staff working from home over a networked system. The company is still largely operational, however due to the current restrictions on travel and movement of people, physical property viewings have been temporarily suspended.

Stunning sixth floor penthouse apartment with views over Galway Bay

Thu, Apr 02, 2020

No 32 Pointe Boise is a sixth floor luxury penthouse apartment with extensive roof terrace enjoying panoramic views of Galway city, the north Clare coastline, and Galway Bay. It is one of just two penthouse apartments in this prestigious and much sought after apartment development, built in 2001 by Burkeway Construction.

Outstanding detached family home in Kingston

Thu, Apr 02, 2020

DNG Maxwell, Heaslip & Leonard presents this outstanding five bedroom detached residence to the market. No 29 Oldfield is located just off the Kingston Road in a much sought after residential development, and within walking distance of Salthill village and many local amenities including sporting clubs, parks, local schools, and shopping facilities.

The Connacht Property Auction expands online auctions

Thu, Apr 02, 2020

IAM Sold Property Auctions, which runs the Connacht, Leinster, Munster, and Northern Ireland Property Auctions, is implementing some business changes but continues to offer properties for sale via its online auction platform. Company director Patrick Folan commented: “We are very conscious of safety measures needed for staff and the general public, and we have put in place measures with staff working remotely and externally with our network of 300 partner auctioneers across the country.

"Our online auction platforms will run monthly as normal in Connacht, Leinster, Munster, and Northern Ireland," he added. "All properties will be offered by online auction and the public auctions have been suspended until it is safe to resume. We have an online auction taking place each day where there was a public auction planned, so it will have no impact on the dates properties can be offered.”

Magnificent family home in Barna

Thu, Apr 02, 2020

O'Donnellan & Joyce is offering for sale a magnificent four bed detached residence which would be a perfect family home for life. No 108 Creagan is in a highly sought after development in Barna village. This modern development was constructed by O'Malley Construction and is a family friendly estate, with a large communal green area.

Sherry FitzGerald rolls out virtual viewings

Thu, Mar 26, 2020

In response to the necessary restrictions to social interactions we as a society have found ourselves in, the normal way the property business operates has been severely disrupted. Agents working remotely or from home, physical viewings stopped, and all necessary steps are being taken to protect the health and wellbeing of vendors, purchasers, and estate agents. Sherry FitzGerald has been quick to adapt, and is this week rolling out virtual viewings.

Using the video conferencing software Zoom, agents can invite buyers to attend a virtual viewing using previously shot walkthrough video of the property in question. The buyer is sent a link and a simple guide in advance to show how to log in at the agreed time. The process is very simple. Viewers can log in using their phone, PC, or laptop. Once the buyer has joined the “virtual viewing” he/she will be able to hear the agent talk about the property they are walking through. The buyer will also be able to ask questions in real time through a live chat box.

Beautifully finished A-rated four bedroom home in Knocknacarra

Thu, Mar 26, 2020

No 85 Maoilin is a large four bed semidetached architecturally designed home with cobblelock drive for off street parking and a west facing rear garden. Built in 2015 by Burkeway Homes, this home benefits from an A3 energy rating and has been finished to a high standard throughout.

Detached home in a prestigous location overlooking Galway Bay

Thu, Mar 26, 2020

No 3 Renville Village is a large detached four bedroom home offering excellent space in a popular location beside Galway Bay. Constructed circa 1995, the property is part of an exclusive development beside Galway Bay Golf Club Resort and Renville Park.

O’Donnellan & Joyce properties go virtual

Thu, Mar 26, 2020

The sales agents at O'Donnellan & Joyce auctioneers have been embracing new technology and working hard to bring you alternative ways of viewing properties. The team are currently filming all of their properties that are for sale and are vacant, in order to provide customers with virtual viewing tours.

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