Three bed in convenient location

Thu, Jan 15, 2009

No 114 Tirellan Heights, Headford Road, is an excellent three bedroom property which is convenient to the city centre, shopping centres, church, and schools.

Well located three bed

Thu, Jan 15, 2009

No 7 McDara Road is brilliantly located in Shantalla and within walking distance of the NUI Galway, UHG, and the city centre.

Free first time buyers’ seminar next week

Thu, Jan 15, 2009

RE/MAX Premier Properties has reported an exceptional level of interest in the first time buyer’s seminar which will be held in the Radisson Hotel on Monday January 26.

“We have received a substantial number of calls from individuals wanting to confirm their place on the evening,” said Michelle Burke of RE/MAX Premier Properties. “This is an indication that there are buyers in the marketplace who are waiting to see when the time is right. There has been a significant reduction in house prices over the past six months, and vendors who want to sell are aware of market conditions and reducing their prices accordingly.”

Oh, I do like to live beside the seaside

Thu, Jan 15, 2009

No 135 Dún na Carraige is for sale by private treaty by O’Donnellan & Joyce auctioneers. This is a magnificent four bedroom house situated at the end of Dún na Carraige in a traffic-free cul de sac boasting fabulous south facing rear gardens. The property has been maintained to the highest standards with quality fixtures and fittings. Dún na Carraige is tucked away between the Salthill Promenade and the Galway Golf Club and is close to all the amenities of Salthill village.

Excellent value in Corofin

Thu, Jan 15, 2009

Commanding a wonderful location off the main Galway/Roscommon road convenient to Galway city in a quiet rural cul-de-sac is this beautifully presented dormer type residence. Extending to c260sq m, this is a home that is sure to please any house hunter.

Fantastic Monivea development offer

Thu, Jan 15, 2009

Reduced by over €50,000 per house The Demesne development located in Monivea village is an fantastic offer that cannot be overlooked. This exclusive development, which consists of six architecturally designed homes set on a 1/3 acre site, is finished to the highest of standards and offers unrivalled quality to the discerning buyer.

An idyllic dream home

Thu, Jan 08, 2009

This exquisite four-bedroom idyllic home at Raha, Roscahill, completely renovated, updated, and inspired by the surrounding beautiful country setting and panoramic distant hills, is a must-see property.

Outstanding four-bed home

Thu, Jan 08, 2009

No 55 Woodfield, Cappagh, is a lovely detached family residence, situated in a quiet cul-de-sac within easy walking distance of Silver Strand, Barna Woods, Cappagh Park, local shops, and church, with easy access to schools and Salthill.

A year of change

Thu, Jan 08, 2009

The year 2008 will be remembered as a year of change for the global economy, the Irish economy, and the Irish property market. From a rapidly expanding Irish economy between 2002 and 2006, and in tandem a rapidly expanding property market, to rapid contractions in 2008. The transition from expansion to contraction has been very difficult for most involved in business, and the property sector in particular. Reformation of business structures, changing market conditions, and new realities in product market values, reduced profits, and in many cases substantial losses and significant job losses. These are some of the consequences of the change.

The residential property market is one of the most talked about markets in our economy, and is often used as an anecdotal indicator of the health of the overall economy. The discussions have changed from the record high prices to how low prices will go and where the bottom is. It is difficult for both vendors and purchasers to know exactly where the current market value is for property. One thing for sure is that the market has corrected more than most of the property indices suggest. Most suggest that the market has fallen by a maximum of 16 per cent from the peak of late 2006. We believe that prices have actually fallen in Galway city in the order of 17 to 30 per cent; this is for actual sales, not asking prices. From a recent analysis of sales since the beginning of November in our Eyre Square office we see prices have been 16.6 to 34 per cent lower than what would have been peak prices for these properties. What is encouraging is that there is considerable activity and interest in a property when it is pitched at or close to these new market prices, with many sales.

Looking forward to 2009

Thu, Jan 08, 2009

Mullery auctioneers is starting off 2009 with a large selection of properties for sale all over the city and county including new and second hand homes with many being offered at very attractive asking prices.

First time buyers seminar for Galway

Thu, Jan 08, 2009

A free seminar for first time buyers will be held in the Radisson SAS Hotel on Monday January 26 at 7pm. A host of speakers will be present to give impartial advice to first time buyers on the intricacies of buying a home, from the finance to the legal aspect.

Top-class two bedroom home with extension

Thu, Jan 08, 2009

No 39 Cimín Mór is a beautiful residence with an extension incorporating a ground floor bedroom with en suite.

A bargain in Menlough

Thu, Jan 08, 2009

This substantial two-storey residence is located in Skehana, Menlough, a wonderful rural location yet within walking distance of church and local hostelry.

Shantalla home is ready to move into

Thu, Jan 08, 2009

No 16 Colmcille Road is a fantastic Shantalla home in wonderful condition and within walking distance of NUI Galway and UHG.

Convenient to everything

Thu, Jan 08, 2009

No 75 Sandyvale Lawn is a well presented home in excellent decorative order and convenient to every city facility including church, shops, and schools. Features include ofch, some double glazing, and PVC fascia and soffit. There are gardens to front and rear, and the rear garden contains a shed and is not overlooked.

Reality bites

Tue, Dec 23, 2008

The only certainty that seems to have prevailed through the commercial property market for the whole of 2008 has been uncertainty. From the experienced players to the new breed of market analysts, all seem to be looking at the murky waters waiting to see if there is clear water with a bottom in sight.

Property Partners Maxwell & Heaslip have between them over 100 years of experience in dealing in the Galway Commercial market, and it is most interesting when talking to the people who have seen more in the market than most, Danno Heaslip and Jim Maxwell, that the common thread running through their outlook is that the market will certainly turn, it’s a question of looking for the signs that will make this happen, and when.

Ad hoc landlords – a thing of the past

Tue, Dec 23, 2008

The residential lettings market in Galway city has enjoyed a period of particularly strong growth in the year to date. As a result of the downturn in house sales many potential buyers have been biding their time and renting.

Naomi McComiskey, who is looking after the lettings section of Property Partners Maxwell & Heaslip comments “The rental market has continued to grow over the past 12 months. Uncertainty in the property market has led to many owners deciding to rent their properties rather than sell. This is proving to be a good option for many owners and investors. At the same time people unsure of purchasing are choosing to rent in the short to medium term until the property market has stabilised. While in most cases the rents have not seen any significant growth for the past year, the lower interest rates will balance out the lack of increased income. All in all, these factors are contributing to a positive residential lettings market in and around Galway, which we believe looks set to continue for the foreseeable future.”

Interesting properties

Tue, Dec 23, 2008

The following are some lovely properties which will certainly raise eyebrows.

Quality agricultural land at Grange

Tue, Dec 23, 2008

Sherry FitzGerald Kavanagh offers a quality parcel of land at Grange, Corrandulla for sale. The 13.5 acres of quality flat lands come with good, well defined, boundaries with extensive road frontage and vehicular access onto the main Galway - Headford road (N84). Currently in grass in two plots, divided into a number of fields with good shelter and with water servicing the fields. One plot is on the western side of the N84 and the second plot on the eastern side of this road. The sole selling agents are quoting an asking price of €250,000.

Value for money

Tue, Dec 23, 2008

No 7 New Avenue Wood, Rahoon Road, is an attractive three bedroom semidetached property. In terms of convenience, this property has all that you would require at its doorstep, including ease of access to Galway city centre, Salthill, sporting facilities, and shopping centres.

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