Have your say on local property tax

Thu, Jul 30, 2015

The Finance Act 2012 permits a local authority to vary the basic rate of the local property tax for its administrative area by a percentage known as the local adjustment factor. The elected members of the Galway City Council will meet in September 2015 to consider the matter. 

The members may set a local adjustment factor within the range of +/- 15 per cent of the basic rate, or may decide not to adjust the basic rate. 

Three bed bungalow on nine acres in Oranmore

Thu, Jul 30, 2015

Sherry FitzGerald is offering for sale this three bedroom cottage with farm buildings situated on approximately 9.3 acres (3.67Ha) in Oranbeg, Oranmore. The property is in a popular location close to Oranmore village along the R446 Old Dublin Road.

Quality detached family home in a prime location

Thu, Jul 30, 2015

Sherry FitzGerald is offering for sale Meall an Iolra, Revagh Road, Salthill, a quality four bed detached two storey residence on a mature 0.12 hectare (0.3 acre) site in a prime location in old Salthill. Built circa 1960, this house has remained in the ownership of the current owners since that date. Revagh Road is a quiet tree-lined road which runs parallel to the Promenade in the heart of old Salthill.

Lackagh has lots to offer

Thu, Jul 30, 2015

Lackagh is located just 10 miles from Galway city, close to Claregalway and its newly opened and very successful secondary school Colaiste Bhaile Chlair, which is currently in its second year of operation. The village itself caters for all a family needs including a national school, Scoil Naisiunta Bhride which has recently secured planning for a new school building, medical centre, chemist, supermarket, church, hardware store, café, and a children's playground at the nearby Turloughmore GAA centre.

Charming detached home in Renmore

Thu, Jul 30, 2015

John Quinn & Co has just received instructions to offer for sale a property known as St Anthony’s, at No 21 Dublin Road, Renmore. This property is situated within walking distance of local shops, Bon Secours Hospital, local church, GMIT, several hotels, and enjoys easy access to the city centre.

Stunning family home in Roscam

Thu, Jul 30, 2015

O'Donnellan & Joyce is offering for sale a beautifully maintained four/five bedroom detached family home located in Roscam. The development of Boireann Beag, Roscam, is one of the most sought after residential developments located on the east side of Galway city. Constructed by premier builder O’Malley Construction, this award winning estate offers a mixture of semidetached, terraced, and apartment residences, which overlook manicured lawns with mature trees and shrubbery found throughout.

Investment opportunity at College Gate

Thu, Jul 30, 2015

O'Donnellan & Joyce is offering an opportunity to acquire a gilt edged residence next door to NUIG and moments from UHG. This ground floor two bedroom apartment offers all that one would require for modern day living. 

Getting your property ready for the rental market

Wed, Jul 29, 2015

Are you aiming to rent your property to students?
If so, now is the time to be getting a house or apartment ready, with the academic year little more than a month away. And even if the student population is not your target market, it is always important that the property makes a positive first impression on any potential tenants. Maintaining the property in a good condition is the first step to letting your home and achieving the best possible price.

Enormous interest in upcoming O’Donnellan & Joyce all-day auction

Thu, Jul 23, 2015

A pioneer of the all-day property auction both regionally and throughout Ireland, O’Donnellan & Joyce auctioneers will host its next all-day auction from 10am tomorrow in The Harbour Hotel, with close to 50 properties going under the hammer.

DNG Maxwell Heaslip & Leonard’s July auction offers an exciting mix of properties

Thu, Jul 23, 2015

Tomorrow will see leading property expert DNG Maxwell Heaslip & Leonard hold the final auction in its summer series of auctions in the Radisson Blu Hotel, Galway, at 3pm. The Galway city based firm has been leading the way recently, with its most recent auction in June providing a remarkable 95 per cent sales success rate – the highest anywhere in the country.  

Big changes taking place in Eyre Square

Thu, Jul 23, 2015

Eyre Square has historically been the epicentre of business in Galway, with commercial activities including retail, hotel, licensed, office, and banking institutions situated in the Square. The area has been at the heart of commerce and tourism in the City of the Tribes for decades, with all transport links to the city including Ceannt Bus and Rail Station, local bus services, and the coach station nearby at Fairgreen. 

Bearna Golf Club on the market

Thu, Jul 23, 2015

Oliver Lynch auctioneers has been instructed to offer to the market the prestigious Bearna Golf and Country Club. The 240-acre course and clubhouse are being offered for sale in one lot.

Superb detached home on the Barna Road

Thu, Jul 23, 2015

John Quinn is currently offering a detached property known as The Connaught on the Barna Road overlooking Rusheen Bay, located just after the junction at Salthill/Knocknacarra. The property, which offers everything and more as a first class B&B or as a family home, enjoys a wonderful abundance of space and comfort within.

Three bed duplex in excellent location

Thu, Jul 23, 2015

Sherry FitzGerald is offering to the market No 97 Dun na Coiribe, Headford Road, Galway, for sale by private treaty. No 97 is a large, bright, three bedroom duplex townhouse presented in very good decorative order. The property benefits from a large rear balcony overlooking communal gardens and offers excellent owner occupier or investment potential.

Outstanding detached property in Clarinbridge

Thu, Jul 23, 2015

O'Donnellan & Joyce is offering for sale a stunning four/five bed detached property located in the heart of Clarinbridge village. This is an opportunity to acquire an awarding winning home within a development of 26 individually designed detached houses. The award-winning The Parklands also offers four acres of communal green areas consisting of two tennis courts and a playing field to the rear of the estate which is for use by the residents of the development. The homes offer excellent accommodation and space throughout. 

Gross yields up to ten per cent on investment properties in DNG Maxwell Heaslip & Leonard’s July auctions

Thu, Jul 16, 2015

Investors looking for an excellent return on their investments would be well advised to look closely at some of the properties featuring in DNG Maxwell Heaslip & Leonard’s forthcoming auction on Friday July 24 in the Radisson Blu Hotel, Lough Atalia, at 3pm. A range of properties ideal for investors are going to the auction floor, boasting returns of between six per cent and 10 per cent gross yields.

Tremendous variety of family homes going under the auction hammer in O’Donnellan & Joyce’s July 24 auction

Thu, Jul 16, 2015

O’Donnellan & Joyce is offering a tremendous number of family homes throughout Galway city and the surrounding area in its forthcoming auction on July 24.

Commercial investment opportunities in Sligo

Thu, Jul 16, 2015

A number of substantial commercial units and zoned sites in a well located retail park in Collooney, Co Sligo, are expected to attract considerable interest when they go to auction on July 24.

No school run in School Road, Carnmore

Thu, Jul 16, 2015

John Dolan auctioneers introduces this beautiful, spacious, five bedroom detached double-fronted residence at School Road, Carnmore, Oranmore.

Location, location, location

Thu, Jul 16, 2015

Mike Mullery of Mullery auctioneers has just brought to the market a stunning two bedroom residence in one of the most desirable locations in the city. Number 1 Canal Court is situated in a small development of six homes which boasts an idyllic location overlooking the canal on Canal Road Upper. 

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