There has never been so much choice and value in the second hand residential property market. With vendors becoming more realistic and willing to negotiate on the asking prices it is well worth having a look at the good value that’s currently on offer. O’Donnellan & Joyce has taken a look at the east side of the city, a location that houses a large number of industrial estates and work centres. It is also a location which is very accessible via the city’s main dual carriageway network.
The east side of the city has been transformed during the Celtic Tiger years and the most notable area where this is visible is the Doughiska road. At present there is a mix of apartments, townhouses, and semidetached homes available. The Túr Uisce estate just off the Doughiska Road has tremendous value with owner occupied two bedroom ground floor apartments priced to sell at €212,000. Large two bedroom townhouses at Inse Beag with their own balcony are priced at €240,000. The Castán estate, constructed by Sawgrass Properties, has a very well maintained three bed semidetached home with a decking area to the rear priced at €310,000. You cannot argue at the value that’s on offer and such properties have got to be affordable for a first time buyer. Renowned developers O’Malley Construction also concentrated on developing the east side of the city with the construction of popular estates such as Ros Caoin and Boireann Bheag. O’Malley currently has new townhouses and apartments available at Boireann Bheag with prices starting from €200,000 for a two bed ground floor apartment. Boireann Bheag is a fantastic estate with sea views from a range of locations across the development and a number of open green areas throughout.
In relation to second hand homes in these estates you can now purchase a three bed semidetached home in Ros Caoin at the hugely reduced price of €300,000, to include all contents. The person who purchases this home will be getting value for sure. If you are the type of person who likes to wake up and open your curtains to a beautiful sea view then you have the opportunity to purchase a home at Boireann Bheag that would provide this luxury and comes priced at €310,000.
Mary Fahy of O’Donnellan & Joyce said the homes mentioned here are only a small selection of what’s on offer. She advises those interested in purchasing a home on this side of Galway city to contact her for a full listing of what is available to suit your budget. Bear in mind that the market has changed and vendors’ expectations are not so high, therefore opening the way for bargain hunters.
For further information in relation to homes on the east side of the city contact Mary Fahy of O’Donnellan & Joyce auctioneers, Mary Street, Galway, (087 ) 9969831/(091 ) 564212.
