Seventy per cent of Irish retailers seek rent reductions

Thu, Mar 05, 2009

Almost three-quarters of Irish retailers have actively sought a rent reduction from their landlords since the start of the year, it was revealed by industry body Retail Excellence Ireland (REI), in a survey of 180 of its member firms, representing more than 2500 individual retail stores across the Republic of Ireland.

Permission sought for major retail development in Ballinasloe

Thu, Mar 05, 2009

Planning permission is being sought for a major commercial development of 17 retail units in Ballinasloe.

New homes that ooze style and taste at exceptional value

Thu, Feb 26, 2009

For buyers looking for a new and refreshing opportunity to purchase a brand new home Sawgrass Properties is launching a new development at Clybaun Court, Clybaun Road. The development of Clybaun Court is an extension of the existing Clybaun Court located just off the Clybaun Road.

Enjoy luxurious living in Oranmore

Thu, Feb 26, 2009

These exclusive newly constructed detached five/six bedroom houses are located in a prestigious development of luxury homes.

Great starter home in Droim Chaoin

Thu, Feb 26, 2009

This is a great opportunity to get your foot on the property ladder. Number 27 Droim Chaoin is a wonderful family home. The owners have pulled out all of the stops to create a home which is comfortable and in walk-in condition.

Beautiful Barna

Thu, Feb 26, 2009

Barna is a growing village with a good quality of life. It enjoys access to all amenities including local pubs, stylish restaurants, shops, Bearna Golf Club, Silver Strand beach, and Barna Woods.

This newly built four bed home is situated on a quarter acre site with a driveway leading up to the side of the house providing ample parking. The living room faces southeast and has morning and afternoon sun. The large hallway leads to the open plan kitchen/dining and family room. Two bedrooms, a bathroom, and a utility complete the downstairs accommodation.

Beautiful Barna

Thu, Feb 26, 2009

Barna is a growing village with a good quality of life. It enjoys access to all amenities including local pubs, stylish restaurants, shops, Bearna Golf Club, Silver Strand beach, and Barna Woods.

Comfort and convenience in Doughiska

Thu, Feb 26, 2009

This very attractive three bedroom end of terrace home is located just off the main Doughiska Road. No 9 An Fiodan is located on the edge of the development and has been maintained in excellent decorative order and repair.

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.

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