Kieran McCarthy: What to look out for when considering older properties

"An old house is certainly a daunting prospect that no doubt fills your heart with joy and trepidation in equal measure," writes Kieran McCarthy

Kieran McCarthy and Maggie Molloy give advise on older properties to a couple taking part in RTÉ TV series Cheap Irish Homes

Hi Kieran, 

We are looking at a cottage in Wexford. I wonder if you could outline the steps you would take to evaluate the cottage so I can formulate an offer.