Country

Address: Gortbrack, Castletownshend, Co Cork

Agent: Charles McCarthy Auctioneers

This four-bedroom house lies a few miles from the village of Castletownshend, and has easy access to a selection of sandy beaches and leisure activities. Extending to 136sq m, it stands on a 0.8-acre site laden with mature trees in a well-established garden. Having been extended over the years, it now requires some upgrading.

Plus: Spacious site near lots of amenities

Rate of home mortgages over 90 days in arrears falls to lowest in 15 years

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Greystar buys Dublin student housing scheme for around €150m

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Typical price paid for home by first-time buyer up €88,000 on five years ago

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Housing in Ireland is among the most expensive and most affordable in the EU. How does that happen?

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Minus: Ber is D2, so this will need to be addressed

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Town

Address: Spring Cottage, 6 Abercorn Road, East Wall, Dublin 3

Agent: DNG

This one-bedroom cottage lies in a most convenient location close to the heart of Dublin city centre. Extending to 42sq m, it has a roomy rear garden bordered by lovely old stone walls, with a converted shed which has been used as a utility and home office. It also has an attic that could be converted subject to planning permission.

Plus: Great location and nice rear garden

Minus: Ber is F, which will need to be addressed