Despite the harbingers of doom and gloom that were so prevalent in our local and national media towards the end of 2006, the West Cork property scene did perform well during the year. Figures just released by the Permanent TSB House Price Index show an increase in property prices nationally of just under 12%. [...]

Despite the harbingers of doom and gloom that were so prevalent in our local and national media towards the end of 2006, the West Cork property scene did perform well during the year. Figures just released by the Permanent TSB House Price Index show an increase in property prices nationally of just under 12%. [...]

Large, Recently-Built West Cork Property with Superb Countryside Views, Coomhola
-€545,000

House on ca. 4 acres with Panoramic Sea View, Glanlough, Sheep’s Head
- €400,000

House on ca. 4 acres with Panoramic Sea View, Glanlough, Sheep’s Head
- €400,000

Perusing through some reports in the national media, it makes for very interesting comment on the West Cork Property scene.
Starting with television, the recent report on RTE’s Prime Time highlighted some of the problems associated with sharp practice and downright dishonesty amongst certain auctioneering firms. It also underlined how seemingly complimentary practices within firms [...]

Magnificent Period Property with Guest Accommodation – €998,000

“Par 4″, Donemark; 4-Bed Residence on Outskirts of Bantry
- €395,000 (negotiable)

The New Year brings an unknown atmosphere to the West Cork Property scene.
For Harrington Estates, the year did end positively with a flurry of activity that is not typical of the year-end but was nonetheless welcome. In fact, it has been a feature of recent years that the months of November and December – [...]