Location is the important thing

ALL RIGHT — it is something of a wreck. But look at the site! The accommodation! The area!

At the city end of the Glasheen Road, Ard Finnan will need up to 100,000 or so invested in renovations to bring it up to standard and with a guide price of 325,000 for the sale, you're getting a four-bedroomed semi in a good area for €425,000.

Not a steal but then again, add in a large, south- facing back garden, some lovely period features and a garage to the side with drive- in, and you have a solid, hugely saleable investment.