Hoping to buck a trend

AFTER a 30-year development background, developer Declan O’Mahony of Bride View Developments has seen all states of the property market (he’s even on a CIF sub-committee advising the Government on NAMA) — so it is appropriate his latest scheme is called The Seasons.

While the Irish property market is in a wintry doldrums, he is just wrapping up this small scheme of high-end apartments in Carrigaline in time for the builders’ summer holiday period. Come September, he’ll be down to a core crew of six people, from a peak employment of 150.

Despite the slow take-up of apartments at the moment, Mr O’Mahony and selling agent Jeremy Murphy Associates say they are more than quietly confident of sales. This is thanks to a quality build, a full fit-out, a strong location, and price cuts.