Starter home: Rochestown, Cork, €205,000

Good viewings are always expected for Mount Oval properties such as this two-bed duplex at 63 Maple Court.

Size: 78sq m (843sq ft) 

Bathrooms: 1 

Bedrooms: 2 

BER: C1

Cohalan Downing auctioneers say it has 843 sq ft of well-kept accommodation and is well located within a short drive from shops and amenities in Douglas.

In addition to two bedrooms, there’s a living room with a fireplace, a bathroom, and a kitchen with modern fitted units and French doors opening on to a balcony.

VERDICT: Could be a popular choice