Little work, big reward

The state of the market is good news for first-timers. Rose Martin reports.

IF YOU want to know how far prices have fallen just look at the starter home end of the market — price levels are now low, very low and the trend is set to continue downward while funds remain tight.

Right now, this solid, three bed semi at Maurland, Carrigaline is on offer at €129,000 and there’s an offer already at €115,000, says Michael Piggott of Sherry FitzGerald O’Donovan Daly.