Gannon to sell 49% share in K Club
Gerry Gannon, one of the top 10 developers in Nama, is to sell his share in the golf resort he owns with Michael Smurfit
Docklands deals for first time buyers
DOCKLANDS APARTMENTS that had been set aside for those on the affordable housing list are to be offered to first-time buyers, at prices starting from €165,000. The Dublin Docklands Development Authority (DDDA) is selling off its remaining stock of affordable apartments at reduced prices without the clawback restriction if sold on within 20 years of purchase.
?2.75m for seafront home in Sligo bay
A FORMER coastguard station on Ballisodare Bay in Co Sligo has come on the market asking €2.75 million.
On view this weekend
An unrenovated house in Dalkey, a five-bed with a price cut in Killiney and a Tudor-style D6 house are on view this weekend
Q&A
Does Section 23 relief stop after 10 years€
Property Investor
The affordable housing scheme is in crisis and it could end up costing the State millions to sort out
Smart design, old and new, in D6
THE EXTENSION built in 2000 at 75 Ramleh Park, Milltown, Dublin 6 is proof that good design lasts. Box Architecture extended the three-bedroom semi at the back and added a two-storey extension to the side.
Lucan house with 9.46 acres
ESKER HOUSE in Lucan, Co Dublin still retains an air of grandeur from the outside. Built in the 18th century, it manages to hold its own against a surrounding landscape that has changed considerably in recent decades.
Talking Property
First-time buyers are bypassing apartments for three-bed semis in good locations, says
Worth The Investment
6 & 7 Arbour Hill, Stoneybatter, Dublin 7 (No 6 adjoins No 7, but is the other side of the corner).
Take Five For ?185,000
Sherry FitzGerald McDermott is seeking €187,500 for this three-bed at 87 Sycamore Drive, Carlow, Co Carlow.
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Make them an offer
RENAISSANCE, AT 28 George€s Street Arcade, Dublin 2 (01-6799953) and 114-116 Capel Street, Dublin 1 (01-8873809), has a selection of mirrors, brass lanterns and chandeliers reduced to clear. €Everything has been reduced € come in and make an offer,€ says owner Anthony Cudlipp. Solid brass lanterns were €495 and are now reduced by 40 per cent to €295. Medium-size chandeliers were €495 and are now €250; small chandeliers are down from €195 to €80.
Hot deal
A CLARION Fireplace from Lamartine Fireplaces, Ballymount Road Lr, Dublin 12 (01-4502662), is one of many styles reduced in its spring sale, which ends Saturday. The Spanish sandstone style comes with polished black granite inset and hearth: it has been cut from €1,995 to €995. This price includes supply and fit, in and near Dublin; expect to pay between €50 and €100 for delivery nationwide.
Pining for bunk beds
A SELECTION of solid pine bunks are reduced at Carroll€s Furniture Store in the Virginia Business Park, Bailieboro Road, Virginia, Co Cavan (049-8548695). The Nina Mid Sleeper was €380 and is now €269; the Aspen was €455 and is now €329.
Deep cuts at Ka
KA INTERNATIONAL (kainternational.ie), which has five stores around Ireland, is clearing display model stock. A selection of natural sisal rugs, all 2m by 3m, are reduced from €630 to €315 and as little as €158 for some styles. These are available in all but the Enniskerry store.
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