Starter home: Blackpool, Cork €165,000

This three-bed property at 5 Golden Villas on Commons Road is expected to attract first time buyer interest with its guide price of €165,000 and its close proximity to Blackpool Shopping Centre.

Size: 95 sq m (1,023 sq ft) 

Bathrooms: 1 

Bedrooms: 3 

BER: pending

Probably dating from the Victorian era, the terraced house has been extended in recent years and fitted with double glazed windows and gas heating.

Accommodation includes a sitting room, a dining room, a kitchen and bathroom in the extension, as well as three bedrooms upstairs.

Verdict: Selling agents DNG Murphy Condon say it’s well-located and affordable.