UK interest driving up prices of West Cork homes

Average price of a second-hand, three-bed semi in Co Cork rose by 6% in the last 12 months, finds Real Estate Alliance report

While bidding has somewhat slowed, overall demand, with a 'good mixture' of cash buyers and mortgage-approved buyers, remains strong.

UK interest in houses in West Cork has driven a substantial increase in property prices in just the last year, according to the latest survey from the Real Estate Alliance.

The average price of a second-hand, three-bed semi in Co Cork rose by 6% in the last 12 months, REA found.