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Look inside: Extended 1950s five-bed in Rathfarnham brought bang up to date with A Ber
Number 6 Dodder Park Grove extends to a substantial 220sq m following extensive works led by McCann Moore Architects
A Belfast designer on making it big in New York: ‘There are still days when I have to pinch myself’
Ryan Crown has worked on projects as diverse as a luxury safari resort in Africa, Michelin-starred restaurants in New York and Geneva’s Ritz Carlton hotel
Look inside: Large and luxurious six-bed home with verdant views in Rathfarnham
Carrick on Dodder Park Road extends to 5,543sq ft and is finished to a high standard with features that include a passenger lift and games room
What will €954,000 buy in France, Thailand, Portugal, Spain and Co Waterford?
One price, home and away: from a coastal home in Dunmore East to a stately townhouse in Hérault
Construction costs and planning uncertainty outweigh funding concerns for developers
More than two-thirds more cautious after ECB interest rate rises, EY Ireland survey also shows
Look inside: A1 energy rated Victorian in Ranelagh where two eras harmoniously coalesce
Leeson Park home features bespoke design features and stunning mezzanine overlooking kitchen
Five homes on view this week in Dublin from €775,000
New to the market in Clontarf, Drumcondra, Milltown, Foxrock and off South Circular Road
Two-bed apartment in period building in heart of Dublin 2
Dunloe Hall enjoys an central location opposite Government Buildings and Merrion Square
Two-bed apartment ideal for downsizing in Ballsbridge
By leaving a larger house in the area, you could free up equity to bolster your monthly income
Well-connected Stillorgan apartment with fresh interior
Two-bed ground-floor apartment close to village and bus routes to the city centre
How to downsize in Ireland: Plan early, sell first, be flexible
Despite the challenges, if you plan early and make yourself familiar with the market, the move is very doable
Two-bed apartment with sea views popular with downsizers in Clontarf
Seascape scheme was built 10 years ago and continues to draw in buyers looking to trade down
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Mater hospital staff cite absence of pay deal, cost of living, inflation and surging property prices as reason for stoppage
Modernised two-bed terrace walking distance from Dublin city hotspots for €525,000
Two-bed terraced home features two-storey rear extension and courtyard for entertaining
Killiney three-bed house a short walk from the beach
Former bungalow built in the 1970s has been revamped and boasts many attractive modern features
Home extensions: Four questions worth asking before you decide
Before adding square metres to your home, it’s worth figuring out what isn’t working
A timber support is getting in the way in our attic. Can it be removed?
Do I need an engineer or building surveyor, or will the contractor be able to advise me?
Ballsbridge one-bed offers convenience and an homage to celebrated Irish artist for €695,000
Ground-floor mews apartment with peaceful garden prioritises living space over bedrooms
Retrofitting: My daughter is reluctant to go the one-stop-shop route advertised by SEAI
My daughter is reluctant to go the one-stop-shop route advertised by SEAI
A Dún Laoghaire barbershop transformed into a modern home: ‘I used to get my hair cut here as a kid’
Securing a vacant home grant was key to this complex renovation of a 19th century commercial premises. Now, after years of work, the owner enjoys a bright, warm and stylish home
Victorian home with vibrant garden overlooking a leafy Dún Laoghaire square
Number 23 Royal Terrace West is a spacious four-bedroom home laid out over three levels
What will €975,000 buy in France, Italy, Spain, Portugal and Cork?
One price, home and away: from a traditional Alpine villa to a home overlooking Blackrock Castle
Distinctive coastal home sits pretty amid dramatic landscape for €695,000
Culleenamore home has bay views and a backdrop of the Knocknarea mountain
Five homes on view this week in Dublin from €275,000
New to the market in Foxrock, Dundrum, Sandymount, Howth and Dublin city centre
Modernised Stoneybatter Edwardian with south-facing garden
Aughrim Street four-bed walking distance from amenities and close to the city
Fine four-bed with a high-end finish in Blackrock
Large detached house has been fully refurbished and upgraded by current owners
Elegant Belgrave Square home in Rathmines
Four-bed home filled with interesting architectural features and beautifully proportioned rooms
Mark Zuckerberg paid more than €50m for Strancally Castle in Co Waterford, register shows
Sale figure published on Wednesday includes the amount paid for the principal residence and up to an acre of land
Look inside: Extended Sandymount home a riot of colour and whimsy
Tritonville Road period terrace with garden studio features spacious kitchen and main bedroom suite
Rathgar four-bed with 1930s features bursting with potential
Thorncliffe Park semidetached home with 1930s features
Modernised D3 redbrick on handsome street across from Fairview Park
Spacious Cadogan Road two-bed with converted attic room is a 20-minute walk from Clontarf prom
I’m about to buy a ground-floor apartment but am worried about noise from the duplex above
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What will €295,000 buy in the heart of Dundalk and in the Meath countryside?
Two homes, one price: A three-bed townhouse in Co Louth town or a traditional cottage outside Kells
I want to add a dormer attic to my home. What do I need to know?
I’ve looked at the new planning exemptions, but am not sure if I fully understand them
A Galway kitchen ‘refresh’ ended up gutting half the house, but the owners couldn’t be happier
It can make sense to embark on a bigger renovation project to get the right outcome, as this Galway household discovered
Barings bets on Ires’s 20% rental upside and softer ECB rate hikes
Portfolio of the State’s largest apartment owner has an average age of about 18 years
Georgian home and stud farm of up to 112 acres in Co Kildare
Six-bed house on 16 acres near Rathangan is for sale for €2m, with option to buy additional land
Look inside: Luxury Kinsale penthouse with sea views for €3.25m
Airy and spacious three-bed built on the site of a former Mercy Convent in popular west Cork location
What will €685,000 buy in Donegal, Italy, Denmark, France and Wales?
One price, home and away: from a bungalow in Muff to a sprawling period property in Piedmont
The slow death of the buy-to-let mortgage
They once turbo-charged the property market. Now they’re a dying breed
Aerial house photos used to be in all rural homes, but my search for one was no easy task
In the days before Google Earth, it was fascinating to see a structure you knew so well from ground level from a brand-new, bird’s-eye view
Look inside: Victorian by the sea in Monkstown with luxury-hotel interiors
End-terrace five-bed with considered interior close to the Dart and the beach
Five homes on view this week in Dublin from €475,000
New to the market in Inchicore, Phibsborough, Rathmines, Booterstown and Stoneybatter
Four-bed home in modern development returns to market in Rathfarnham
Watson Place was completed in 2026 on the grounds of Ballyroan House
Elegant four-bed home on corner of Shrewsbury Road in Ballsbridge
Coreen was built along with three other houses in the 1990s
Modern A-rated home with spectacular sea views in Sutton
La Cala was built in 2022 and provides uninterrupted maritime vistas from a viewing deck
Dublin 4 office investment for €2.95m offers buyer scope for 7% yield
Six of seven own-door office units at Argyle Square off Morehampton Road are let at present
Four-storey home beyond humble cottage exterior in Bray
Architect Lindsay Johnston designed a unique property on a sloping site on Killarney Road
Victorian villa providing peace and privacy a short walk from Dún Laoghaire main street
Mulgrave Terrace home is split level beyond a single-storey front
Strikingly modern Sandymount four-bed
Light-filled semidetached home extends over three levels and is close to sea and amenities
Modernised two-bed with attic room in Ringsend for €550,000
Hastings Street home is within easy distance of local amenities and Dublin city centre
A new home in older age: What are the benefits of downsizing to a new development?
New-build properties are becoming increasingly attractive to people who want to reduce running costs and make life simpler
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