Starter home: Waggett’s Lane, Cork city €120,000

Guiding at €120,000, this one bed mid-terraced house at Waggett’s Lane near Pope’s Quay in Cork city, is affordable enough to interest first-time buyers and investors.

Size: 60 sq m (646 sq ft) Bathrooms: 1 

Bedrooms: 1 

BER: Pending

Renovated 15 years ago, the 646 sq ft property has a small decked yard at the rear.

Mark Gosling of Behan, Irwin Gosling auctioneers says it’s very well maintained.

Accommodation includes a timber floored living room, a kitchen/dining room with fitted units, a bedroom, and a shower room.

VERDICT: Compact and city central.