Starter home: Ballyvolane, Cork €217,500 (under higher offer)

Already gone over its asking price, at a current offer of €225,000 is the super-smart extended three-bed semi 40, Pynes Valley, in Cork’s Ballyvolane suburb.

Size: 115sq m (1,238 sq ft) 

Bathrooms: 3 

Bedrooms: 3 BER: B3

Agent John Wiseman of DNG Condon says the ten-year old owner-occupied home is immaculate, with great attention to detail and should be a first time buyer’s dream home, in a safe and secure cul-de-sac.

With so little stock in the area, and this being one of the best around, Mr Wiseman expects a very fast sale.

VERDICT: Quality purchase, walk-in order - so run.