One of Cork’s best-kept period harbour homes has a rich past and a bright future, says Tommy Barker.

After a period of extra time in the bar trade at Cork city’s legendary soccer pub dug-out, long-time publican Neil Murphy and family are calling game over at The Horsehoe Inn — a bar that spills over into the 7,500 person capacity FAI stadium at Turners Cross.

THE origins of rating assessment on property dates back to 1826 when Griffiths Primary Valuation Act was passed, allowing for a uniform valuation of all property throughout Ireland and the introduction of payment of rates stems from the Valuation Act (Ireland) 1854.

THOSE who entered the residential buy-to-let market, particularly at the latter end of the boom, are now experiencing a triple onslaught of a significant reduction in rental income, a raft of new Central Government taxation and a disturbing average capital equity loss of €150,000 to €200,000 on each purchase.

THEY don't build houses like they used to. The thought comes constantly to mind wondering around a place as fine as Memling.