Why demand is surging for West Cork homes

A surge of interest in coastal properties from Irish buyers has seen homes selling fast

ONCE seen by Europeans as a safe haven from war, West Cork is now becoming a place where Irish buyers are going to escape city life in the pandemic.

Local auctioneers report that sales to people relocating to West Cork to work from home became a growing trend in 2020 and also that the percentage of sales to Irish buyers is increasing. They say there has been a surge in interest in coastal properties — especially ones with sea views.