Swap rent for a mortgage

SOMEONE in Cork city who has decided to give up paying rent and start paying a mortgage might consider 10 Widderlings Lane.

The 10-year-old, three-bedroom terraced property off Popes Quay is perfect for city living. Jeremy Murphy auctioneers are looking for offers of €265,000, and they say the 920 sq ft house is in very good condition.

Downstairs, there’s a living room with a fireplace, kitchen with fitted units, a WC and shower room; upstairs, there are three carpeted bedrooms with built-in wardrobes. The property has gas central heating, double glazed PVC windows and a small garden at the rear.