Trish Dromey hears that this 10-year-old Carrigtwohill home is in good condition with maturing green surrounds and comfortable interior.

Trish Dromey says this well-kept home is perfect for a first-time buyer.

Dormer property could be a perfect starter home, says Trish Dromey.

Within three days of going on the market, No 58 Capwell Road in Turners Cross attracted a bid of €185,000.

Trish Dromey says a terraced home is set to get quite a bit of interest.

As a step onto the property ladder, this two-bed apartment at 38 Manor Avenue, Maryborough Ridge, in Douglas could be comfortable and stylish.

Trish Dromey looks at a highly desirable home with a top-class finish.  

Bidding on this three-bed townhouse at 2 River Lane, off Sunday’s Well Road has been brisk and has already gone €21,000 above the asking price of €150,000, via agent John Wiseman of DNG Murphy Condon.

Renovated victorian property has great sea views, reports Trish Dromey.

This terraced cottage at 109 Dillon’s Cross may could possibly be both the most affordable and the smallest property on the market in the Cork city area. 

Location and price is good for this three-bed semi, says Trish Dromey.

This three-bed property at 5 Golden Villas on Commons Road is expected to attract first time buyer interest with its guide price of €165,000 and its close proximity to Blackpool Shopping Centre.

With five bedrooms and more than 1,300 sq ft of space, No 3 Beechwood Avenue in Cobh is quite a bit larger than the average starter home.

A 1940s-built four bedroomed semi-d in Mallow needs a little upgrade to turn it into a spacious family home with gardens, says Trish Dromey.

Turn key condition two-bed terraced home has city centre convenience.

Guiding at €120,000, this one bed mid-terraced house at Waggett’s Lane near Pope’s Quay in Cork city, is affordable enough to interest first-time buyers and investors.

Although dwarfed in scale by its grandly sized neighbours this mews conversion comes with lots of quirky charm, writes Tommy Barker.

Tommy Barker says this three-storey five-bedroomed family home on Cork city’s Blarney Street offers excellent convenience to the city centre.

This bungalow in a holiday-home development could also prove to become a viable long-term home, writes Tommy Barker.

Tommy Barker discovers a classic do-er upper in a smashing location.

The Douglas location and the guide of €250,000 has been enough to secure good interest in this three bed semi at 1 Greenway in Riverview.

Half-door leads into a modern home with a traditional feel that’s only 20 minutes from Cork city, in the heart of Crossbarry, says Trish Dromey.

Renovation work and affordability draws the players, Trish Dromey finds.

A comprehensive renovation of this property in the last ten years has added new features like a jacuzzi, en-suites, and a rooftop balcony.

Trish Dromey hears of an affordable two-bed apartment in Kinsale.

At next month’s July 6 big Sherry FitzGerald multi-lot auction, first-time buyers are expected to take on investors in the bidding for this two-bed Wilton apartment with an AMV of €165,000.

THANKS to the big, west-facing back garden, and a sunny corner site, there’s scope to add to the end-terrace two-bed home at 68 Knockpogue Avenue. 

DON’T spare the rods — as a special hook there’s fishing to be had on the River Blackwater, from the edge of the gardens at pretty Marston Cottage.