‘Bargain’ homes for first-time buyers. But no one wants them

THE mayor says they’re an “absolute bargain” and the county council can’t understand why house-hunters aren’t snapping them up, but 20 homes on the outskirts of Youghal are still empty.

Valued at €150,000-160,000 but on sale for between €115,000-120,000, the three-bedroomed semi-detached houses were built by Cork County Council specifically with young first-time buyers in mind. But so far the interest has been minimal.

The response has been so poor that the council is asking Youghal Town Council to try and generate interest from eligible applicants for the houses at Seafield.