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It has been a year like no other for the Irish property market with Covid-19 having an impact on our lives even down to how we view property. While the pandemic has had an impact on sales and stock, traffic to MyHome.ie has flourished with many people dreaming of that dream home. That was a…
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A small release of homes have just been made available at Glenveagh Homes’ stunning new Ledwill Park development in Kilcock, Co Kildare.
Sponsored by Glenveagh
With prices starting from €312,500, these 3 and 4 bed properties offer quality build and energy efficiency at the core of their design.
Originally launched in spring 2019, Ledwill Park has been a resounding success with over 130 homes sold to date. When fully completed this outstanding development will consist of approximately 430 homes. The last 4 bed semi, which overlooks Kilcock GAA club, is also ready to occupy now so you could be in your new home in time for Christmas.
The Sparrow – the 4 bed semi-detached house in Ledwill Park
The homes in Ledwill Park are innovatively designed to deliver super living accommodation and bedroom space. At the heart of every house in Ledwill is a superbly designed and fitted contemporary kitchen by Gallagher Kitchens.
The kitchen of the 3 bed semi-detached house in Ledwill Park
The 3-bedroom homes come with a contemporary kitchen. Each home benefits from an abundance of natural light from the excellently positioned windows.
The homes vary in size between 102 -114 sq.m./1,104 sq. Ft. – 1,228 sq. ft for the 3 beds.
The living room of the 3 bed semi-detached house at Ledwill Park
The following is a list of some of the standard features at Ledwill Park;
External Features
Maintenance free, tasteful mix of brick and render exteriors
Composite front doors with secure five-point locking system
PVC fascia, gutters and downpipes
Heating
Heat pump system which is thermostatically controlled to maximise your comfort
Kitchens
Contemporary kitchen by Gallagher kitchens
Gardens
Driveways finished in paving
Seeded gardens with secure post and panel fencing to rear gardens
Bathroom & Ensuite
Stylish contemporary bathroom, ensuite and guest WC with elegant sanitary ware
Beautiful taps, shower heads & bath fittings
Energy Efficiency
All homes are A-rated and incorporate sustainable and renewable technology resulting in lower energy costs
High level of insulation incorporated in floors, walls and roofs
All houses are constructed to provide a high level of air tightness in order to retain heat.
Guarantee
Each Ledwill Park homes is covered by a 10-year Homebond Structural Guarantee
Kilcock is a unique town with much to offer
Kilock as a location also has much to option. The town is a rare example of a town where a road, a canal, a railway and a river run side-by-side and with this comes great amenities and transport services to the area. The Irish Rail service runs from Kilcock to Dublin with the Intercity train taking approximately 45 minutes to Connolly Station. Kilcock train station is less than a 10-minute walk from Ledwill Park.
The M4 interchange is less than a 5-minute drive from the development and the travel time to Dublin city centre off peak is 40 mins (35 km) via the M4. Dublin Airport is also just a 30-minute drive from Kilcock. Bus Éireann also has regular services through routes 115 and 115A running from Dublin to Mullingar via Kilcock.
Kilcock is easily accessed by train
There is also an abundance of schools in the area. Kilcock has three primary schools, Scoil Choca Naofa, St. Joseph’s BNS and Gaelscoil Uí Riada and is home to secondary school Scoil Dara, located on Church Street.
Maynooth University is also located 5km east of Kilcock and is easily reached by both train and car.
The canal runs through the town
Kilcock also has a wide variety of trendy eateries, bars and restaurants to suit all tastes. You can enjoy a quiet intimate drink in one of local pubs including; O’Keeffe’s, Murphy’s & The Gregory. Or why not have a lovely tasty homemade breakfast at the weekend in either The Blackforest Café, Timeless or the award-winning Rye River Café. The high acclaimed Bujolle Bistro also serves the finest French Cuisine each evening.
There are also a wide number of sports clubs and recreational facilities in the area including Kilcock GAA, Kilcock Celtic Football Club, Kilcock Canoe Club and the North Kildare Club which is a sporting and clubhouse facility that houses cricket, hockey, rugby and tennis all under one crest.
A bedroom in the 3 bed semi-detached home in Ledwill Park
In late 2017 the Royal Canal Greenway section between Kilcock and Maynooth was completed allowing walkers and cyclists to avail of the canalside amenity which will eventually when completed link Dublin City to Athlone.
To see all that these stunning Glenveagh homes have to offer log on to www.myhome.ie/4301663 or visit www.ledwillpark.ie. You can also contact Noel Duffy of Sherry FitzGerald New Homes on 01 6671888 or Eamon O’Flaherty in the Sherry FitzGerald Brady O’Flaherty office in Maynooth on 01 6510000 for more detail or to arrange a viewing. More
Residential property prices decreased by 0.8% nationally in the year to September, according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO).
This compares to a decrease of 0.9% in the year to August and an increase of 1.1% in the twelve months to September 2019.
In Dublin, residential property prices saw a decline of 1.8% in the year to September, while property prices outside Dublin were 0.1% higher.
In Dublin, house prices decreased by 1.6% and apartment prices decreased by 0.6%. The highest house price growth in Dublin was in Fingal at 2.1%, while Dublin City saw a decline of 4.2%.
Outside Dublin, house prices were up by 0.2% and apartment prices up by 0.4%. The region outside of Dublin that saw the largest rise in house prices was the Midlands at 4.0% – at the other end of the scale, the Mid-West saw a 5.7% decline.
Overall, the national index is 17.6% lower than its highest level in 2007. Dublin residential property prices are 22.7% lower than their February 2007 peak, while residential property prices in the Rest of Ireland are 20.1% lower than their May 2007 peak.
Property prices nationally have increased by 83.7% from their trough in early 2013. Dublin residential property prices have risen 91.5% from their February 2012 low, whilst residential property prices in the Rest of Ireland are 83.9% higher than at the trough, which was in May 2013. More
Glenveagh Homes have recently launched the second phase of 3 and 4 bed homes at the Silver Banks development in Stamullen, Co Meath.
Sponsored by Glenveagh
One of the fine homes in Silver Banks
If Covid-19 has thought us anything it is the importance of where we live. These fine homes in a beautiful setting will ensure you have everything you could possibly need close by no matter what the future brings.
Stamullen enjoys close proximity to the sea and the beach
Silver Banks is just a five minute drive from Junction 7 on the M1 motorway with Dublin Airport just 20 minutes away and the city centre 40 minutes drive.
There are endless transport links nearby too, including Gormanston Train Station just five minutes away and Balbriggan Train Station 11 minutes away as well as a private bus service from the village and Bus Éireann services from Balbriggan.
One of the living rooms in Silver Banks
While the towns of Drogheda and Balbriggan are within close proximity, Silver Banks is within walking distance of Stamullen village and all it has to offer.
Stamullen offers a strong rural community within close proximity of the capital. Its amenities include a St Patrick’s primary school, Gormanston College, St Patricks GAA club, various sporting amenities, childcare, local shopping facilities and the City North Hotel.
The kitchen in the Silver Banks development
Your lifestyle will also be completed by a visit to Gormanston beach, just five minutes’ drive away.
Stamullen has much to offer nearby including train stations and the beach
Silver Banks is a small exclusive development with a good selection of 3 and 4 bed family homes. With prices starting from €299,950, these fantastic houses are designed with family living in mind.
Silver Banks boasts a fine finish throughout
The spacious houses all have excellent interior finishes and with an A-rating they are future proofed to ensure this is a home that will cater for many generations to come.
A living area in Silver Banks
All houses are constructed to provide a high level of air tightness in order to retain heat. Internal features include walls painted throughout in a mid-tone easy neutral paint with ceilings painted in white.
One of the bedrooms in Silver Banks
All kitchens are integrated by Gallagher Kitchens while shaker style fitted wardrobes are provided in the master and second bedrooms. The houses also feature a stylish contemporary bathroom, en-suite and guest w.c. with elegant sanitary ware.
Another of the bedrooms in Silver Banks
External features include a tasteful mix of brick and render exteriors with composite front doors and driveways that are finished in Kilsaran paving.
A bedroom in Silver Banks
The confirmed prices for Silver Banks are:
3 Bedroom Homes from €299,950 (starting from 115sqm/1,234sqft)
4 Bedroom Homes from €320,000 (starting from 134sqm/1,437sqft)
Find out more about these superb family homes now on MyHome.ie at www.myhome.ie/4379627, by contacting selling agent Raymond Potterton on 046 9027666 or at www.silverbanks.ie
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The Wonderful Barn in Leixlip, Co Kildare, provides the perfect backdrop to the stunning Barnhall Meadows development by Glenveagh Homes.
Situated on the edge of Castletown House estate, formerly belonging to the Conolly family, the corkscrew-shaped building – which was built in 1743 – sits in front of these new architecturally designed, 2 and 3 bed homes which have prices starting from €320,000.
The Wonderful Barn overlooks Barnhall Meadows in Leixlip, Co Kildare
As well as providing a protected 4 acre parkland area right beside these fabulous new homes, the enchanting Wonderful Barn also forms part of the scenic 16km Arthur’s Way Heritage Trail which provides a superb walking, running or cycling route for local residents.
Barnhall Meadows takes its name from The Wonderful Barn and is further evidence of developers’ Glenveagh’s appreciation of the past. They might be a young company but they appreciate their history and even the brochures for this new development have been designed in such a way as to encapsulate the inside of the barn.
The Wonderful Barn is described as a fairy tale-style building and you can create your own wonderful story in Barnhall Meadows – a development which truly blends the best of town and country. The aforementioned walk and scenery brings peace and tranquility while Leixlip with its wide range of services and amenities – including two railway stations with regular links to the capital and further afield – has all you could ever need on your doorstep.
Following the hugely successful previous launch in Barnhall Meadows, Glenveagh Homes have now released new 2 and 3 bed semi-detached and detached houses to the market.
The living room of The Juniper 3 bed detached house
Barnhall Meadows offers the discerning purchaser spacious accommodation, stylish, contemporary kitchens & bathrooms, a maintenance free exterior finish & an ‘A3’ energy rating as standard, thanks to high levels of insulation and state-of-the-art heat pump systems.
The development also boasts one of the best buyer incentive packages on the market today with all appliances and flooring are included subject to the purchaser signing and returning contracts within 21 days.
One of the bedrooms in The Juniper 3 bed detached house
In terms of location, Barnhall Meadows is unrivalled with the N4/M4 & M50 all within close proximity. For those doing the daily commute to Dublin, the City Centre is under 30 minutes away by car. Dublin Bus also provides a regular service (No 66) as does Irish Rail with Louisa Bridge & Confey train stations close by.
The Poplar 3 bed end of terrace/semi-detached house
For families with school-age children, there are quite a few creches, as well as Scoil Mhuire and Leixlip Educate Together primary schools. For older kids, Confey College, Leixlip Community School, and Colaiste Chiarain offer secondary educational opportunities. Additionally, Maynooth University is only 15 minutes away.
The living room in The Poplar 3 bed end of terrace/semi-detached house
Leixlip town has plenty to offer residents of all ages with local athletics, including GAA, soccer, rugby and basketball clubs. Leixlip Reservoir and the River Liffey allow for canoeing, fishing, and other water sports. Whether you’re walking around the Wonderful Barn, or taking a jaunt down to Leixlip Castle, you’ll have a wide array of historical spots to visit, adding some culture to your weekends.
The kitchen of The Poplar 3 bed end of terrace/semi-detached house
Weekends can be filled with shopping, dining out or taking in the local scenery with Leixlip & its surrounds offering a wide variety of boutiques, restaurants, bars & natural features including, the aforementioned ‘Wonderful Barn’, Leixlip Castle & the Arthurs Way heritage trail.
Glenveagh Homes are synonymous with quality, precision & a strong focus on providing the highest standard of finish from construction right through to landscaping.
The bedroom of The Poplar 3 bed end of terrace/semi-detached house
Through joint agents Savills New Homes and Coonan New Homes, Glenveagh Homes are releasing a number of 2 and 3 bedroom houses to the market. Find out more now at www.myhome.ie/4373808 or visit www.barnhallmeadows.ie
The Barnhall Meadows price list winter 2020 More
The housing market has not been severely impacted by Covid-19 and has outperformed expectations, according to a new report from Goodbody.
Its latest BER Housebuilding Tracker – which it calculates using data from Building Energy Regulation certificates – estimates that 5,500 units were completed in the third quarter of the year.
That was up from 3,290 in the second quarter of the year, when the pandemic restrictions were at their most severe and building sites were closed down for several weeks.
According to Goodbody’s calculations, that left output just 3% lower year on year.
“This suggests that productivity levels have not been as severely affected by social distancing measures as we would have feared,” Dermot O’Leary, chief economist with Goodbody said.
“We now expect 20,000 units to be completed this year, down 8% year on year, and up from our previous estimate of 16,500,” he said.
The Central Bank estimates that 35,000 completions a year are needed to satisfy demand.
However, Goodbody also said there were some indications that the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic may be longer lasting.
Many of the completions in the most recent quarter were accounted for by developments being completed at a faster pace.
In the three months to August, housing starts fell by over a third.
Goodbody also revised downwards its expectation for house price reductions.
It now expects prices to fall by 5% by the middle of next year – half its previous forecast.
Rents are expected to fall to a greater extent, the stockbrokers also predicted.
“Mortgage lending is making some recovery, but we still expect new lending to fall 20% in 2020, before growing by 9% next year,” Mr O’Leary said.
“Given the unpredictable nature of the virus and the government reaction to it, forecasts are still subject to a higher degree of uncertainty than normal,” he added.
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Residential property prices decreased by 0.6% nationally in the year to August, according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO).
This compares to a decrease of 0.6% in the year to July and an increase of 1.9% in the twelve months to August 2019.
In Dublin, residential property prices saw a decline of 1.6% in the year to August – house prices decreased by 1.4% and apartments increased by 0.1%. The highest house price growth in Dublin was in Fingal at 1.7%, while Dublin City saw a decline of 3.4%.
Residential property prices in Ireland excluding Dublin were 0.3% higher in the year to August, with house prices up by 0.4% and apartments down by 0.7%. The region outside of Dublin that saw the largest rise in house prices was the South-West at 5.2% – at the other end of the scale, the Border saw a 2.7% decline.
Overall, the national index is 17.6% lower than its highest level in 2007. Dublin residential property prices are 22.6% lower than their February 2007 peak, while residential property prices in the Rest of Ireland are 20.1% lower than their May 2007 peak.
Property prices nationally have increased by 83.8% from their trough in early 2013. Dublin residential property prices have risen 91.8% from their February 2012 low, whilst residential property prices in the Rest of Ireland are 83.9% higher than at the trough, which was in May 2013. More
The help-to-buy scheme for first time buyers was extended to the end of 2021 in the Budget on Tuesday.
The scheme helps first-time buyers with the deposit needed to buy or build a new house or apartment with relief of the lower of 10% of the value of the property or €30,000 available.
Public Expenditure Minister Michael McGrath signalled what he termed a “radical reappraisal on how we deliver housing.” in his Budget 2021 speech.
Announcing a record level of funding for the Department of Housing – an increase of €773 million on last year – he said the Government will place a “much greater emphasis on building social and affordable housing.”
He said his policy will deliver 9,500 social homes next year.
The Stamp Duty Residential Development Refund Scheme due to expire on 31 December 2021 will also be extended to operations commenced by 31 December 2022.
Stamp Duty Residential Development Refund Scheme provides for refund of a portion of the Stamp Duty paid on the acquisition of non-residential land where that land is subsequently developed for residential purposes.
Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe said that due to the impact on the sector of Covid-19, and also to certain issues that have been brought to his attention since its introduction, he is to make a number of changes to it this year.
Apart from the extension to the expiration date, the time allowed between commencement and completion of a qualifying project is being extended by six months to two-and-a-half years.
Michael McGrath allocated €110m for affordable housing and cost rental schemes in Budget 2021.
Announcing the funding, the Minister said that thousands of people find themselves locked out of the property market due to high rents.
He announced a total of €5.2 billion to the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage next year.
Mr McGrath said that an extra €500m would facilitate the construction of 9,500 new social housing units in 2021 and a total of 12,750 units will be added to the social housing stock.
He said there would be €65m to fund deep retrofitting of social housing stock.
Minister McGrath promised an additional €22m to support homelessness programmes and the introduction of a cold weather initiative.
He said a basic need in life is to have secure place to live and he said that for too many people in Ireland that need remains unfulfilled.
Tackling homelessness was a top priority for Government, he said.
Minister McGrath said that the country was able to deliver public housing when it was much poorer than it is today, and he said they would do this again.
He said the Land Development Agency would play an important role in the Government’s affordable housing strategy into the future.
The Minister said that the agency would have over €1.2bn of funding to progress the range of projects already under way.
Responding to the Budget 2021 announcement, Dr David Duffy, Director of Property Industry Ireland (PII), the Ibec group for businesses working in the property sector, said: “Property Industry Ireland welcomes the commitment in the Budget to housing and capital spending.
“The reference by Minister McGrath that the housing crisis will be solved through both public and private delivery of housing is positive. PII also welcomes the announcement of an Affordable Purchase Shared Equity Scheme for first time buyers.
“While the budget allocated will mean that it will have limited impact on making more homes available, PII is ready to engage with the Department of Housing on the structure of the scheme to ensure that families can be in new homes as soon as possible.” More
