Starter homes: Waterford City €35,000

Sq m:65 (700 sq ft)

A mere €35,000 or so will get bargain hunters a selection of Waterford city apartments, including a few modern two-beds at John’s Lane near the WIT, in a six-year old tax-driven scheme of 20 units.

Agents Manor Properties and William Quinlan have options at Park Lane apartments, with rental income of €4,800 pa and buyers can choose to continue letting, or just take over as is, fully furnished.

And, the same €35k will get a just-listed two-bed at 29, Bridgeview Court, via agents Property Partners Barry Herterich.

VERDICT: The price of a good car.