Starter homes: Dripsey, Cork €119,000

Size: 100 sq m (1,070 sq ft)

It looks sweet and neat — and the interior doesn’t disappoint either — so for first time buyers, this Dripsey house might be worth a look.

The semi-detached house, in the Lee Valley, comes with a manicured, one-third of an acre site which could easily produce enough vegetables for two.