Rent-before-you-buy at Passage West apartment scheme

THERE are two basic pitches with the sale of these new hilltop apartments at Passage West, Co Cork.

Firstly, they’re big, have stunning views and are great value at a starting price of €210,000.

The second pitch is the fact that a buyer can move in for two years, pay a fixed rent and then buy. The rent will be deducted from the total sale price and hey presto: you’re already home.