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Six former Garda Stations sell at auction in Sligo

Four former Garda stations in Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal have sold at auction in Sligo for a combined total of at least €322,000. Six stations were up for sale with minimums ranging from €40,000 to €90,000. One sale was postponed over a title issue and another lot…

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Hotel sales total €650m in first nine months of 2015

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A total of 54 hotels with a combined value of almost €650 million were sold during the first nine months of 2015, according to new figures released by property consultants CBRE Ireland. This compares with 64 sales last year, totalling over €422.5 million, and 33…

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60 home repossessions now taking place every week

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The number of homes being repossessed is continuing to rise with orders being granted at a rate of more than 60 per week when the courts are sitting, Courts Service figures show. Almost 1,000 repossession orders were granted in the courts in the first six…

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Strong recovery in Irish holiday home market

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The recovery in the market for Irish holiday homes remains strong despite poor summer weather, according to a report in The Irish Times. Estate agents across the State are reporting a pickup in business this summer, with a recovering economy, low-yielding deposits, a stronger sterling…

Over €15,000/ac paid for land in Wexford

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Over €15,000/ac was paid last week for a 30ac farm with a yard and sheds at Munny, Carnew near Gorey, Co Wexford. The holding sold for €460,000, surpassing its guide by €130,000. Denis Howell of Warren Estates described the holding as a fine block of…

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Raising the bar: 20 of the best home bars on the market right now

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Nowadays most of us like to enjoy a drink in our homes. Some people though take entertaining to a new level by installing their own bars at home. It’s a growing trend in houses of all shapes, sizes and prices around the country so here…

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Gardens to savour on MyHome.ie

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Earlier this week a rather interesting house went on the market in Dublin 18. 59 Beech Park Road in Foxrock is a fine property, no doubt, but what really sets it apart is its garden. After all, few houses can claim to have part of…

Kerry the favourite holiday destination for Irish holidaymakers

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Kerry is by some margin the favourite holiday destination for Irish holidaymakers easily beating Galway and Cork into second and third place according to a new survey. Twenty six per cent selected the ‘Kingdom’ as their favourite county for a break while Galway on 15.5%…

Carlow Property Management wins Digital Boost contest

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Carlow Property Management are the latest winner in Eircom’s Digital Boost competition, representing the first winner from the property sector. The Digital Boost initiative enables organisations to ‘boost’ their digital presence with a package worth €10,000 which includes a free business app, a free unlimited…

Growth recorded in construction industry for the first time since 2007

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Construction activity grew last month for the first time since 2007, the latest monthly survey of companies by Ulster Bank shows. The Ulster Bank Construction PMI index shows that the industry returned to growth last month on the back of an "accelerated" increase in new…