Starter homes: Maryborough, Douglas, Cork €135,000

Sq m: 69 (750 sq ft)

There’s an appeal to first-time buyers, singles, traders down and investors too, at this upper level 750 sq ft two-bed Douglas apartment for sale with DG Michael Creedon.

It’s part of the Maryborough Ridge development by O’Brien and O’Flynn, is on the second floor (there’s a lift), and has one of its two bedrooms en suite, with a compact, wedge-shaped kitchen.

It has one parking spot, and there’s a management fee of €1,400 pa, and if rented would earn €900 per month, says DNG’s Glenn O’Connor.

VERDICT: Should have broad appeal at the price for the location.