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Centuries of design
Built in 1399 and renewed in 1650, 1754 and 1998, €2.5m Knockabbey Castle, Co Louth has showcase gardens and sits on 30 acres, writes Caitriona Murphy
Does negative equity reduce supply and boost prices?
It would seem ironic that the current bond between those householders in negative equity and their properties might actually benefit them as well as other vendors. One agent recently suggested that in sought-after areas of Dublin supply of second-hand family houses is proving so low that another agent was pulling his hair out in frustration. Some agents believe that stocks are low but when they look at their figures the facts don't support their beliefs,
Live a stable lifestyle for less than €250k
price: €249,000
Ireland's cheapest house? Cottage with €7,500 reserve
A COTTAGE in Co Leitrim is to go under the hammer next month with a reserve price of just €7,500.
Qualifying for mortgage tax relief on a site
I read your recent section on mortgage tax relief and note you made no reference to sites. I have urban sites for sale in Tralee with full planning permission and all services are laid on. If sold, will these sites qualify for the extra mortgage relief for the purchaser?
High-spec three-storey has planning permission
Price: €350,000
Connect to Cuchulainn's lore
The venerable Smarmore Castle near Ardee is already a successful upmarket guesthouse, writes Caitriona Murphy
Now is the time to get training for a mortgage
House hunters who are planning to take advantage of the extra mortgage relief that's available for the next 11 months need to get in training. Like marathon runners they need to prepare months in advance and indeed in some cases almost a year in advance if they wish to convince a bank to give them a mortgage.
Search for architect is key to future outcome
Engaging the right professional help is one of the first, and most important tasks, for a person who has decided to build a new home or an extension or indeed undertake a major renovation for their existing home.
West Dublin family houses keenly priced
Recent research has shown that buyers are aiming mainly for houses rather than apartments and most of them are looking for bargains priced at less than €175,000.
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