3 October 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie TD’s need to vote en bloc to block the concrete block levy Sinn Féin TD for Cork East has urged all TDs to back the party’s upcoming motion in the Dáil to scrap the government’s concrete block levy plans. Speaking today, Deputy Buckley said: “Sinn Féin will bring... Read More
3 October 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The latest MyHome.ie Property Report shows annual asking price inflation of 7.8% nationally – and below is a breakdown of the Cork numbers The latest MyHome.ie Property Report for Q3 2022, in association with Davy, shows that the median asking price for a property in County Cork is... Read More
3 October 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork City Property News The price of the avrage second-hand three-bed semi in Cork City has increased by 1.4% to €350,000 in the last three months, according to the latest national survey by Real Estate Alliance. 40% of purchasers this quarter were first-time buyers, with 10% of buyers... Read More
21 September 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Irving Oil and Simply Blue Group announce plans to explore renewable energy hub in Ireland International energy company Irving Oil and Simply Blue Group, an Irish blue economy developer in floating offshore wind and renewable fuels, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with a commitment to explore... Read More
1 September 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie As Gardai warn of a spike in accommodation scams, HomeHak offers built-in security with Stripe Identity A new initiative in Cork is helping homeowners to select students and other tenants for spare rooms, allowing for better control over the process while helping provide income that could offset the... Read More
1 September 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Land Development Agency commences enabling works at St Kevin’s Hospital Site The Land Development Agency (LDA) has commenced enabling works on the site of the former St. Kevin’s Hospital on the Northside of Cork City. The location – which boasts impressive views over the River Lee, towards County... Read More
23 August 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Two properties in the heart of Cork’s student district, The Lough, are being sold at auction as separate lots this week. The first home going under the hammer at Youbid.ie’s online sale on August 25 is Number 27 Gould Street, which is located 10 minutes’ walk from the... Read More
16 August 2022 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Have you been thinking about selling your house? Whether that’s supposed to happen in the near or far future, you will want to start preparing your property for sale as soon as possible. For many property owners, this means hiring a tradesperson to make a few essential home... Read More
23 July 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie County Cork in Ireland is no stranger to celebrities. Many stars have chosen Ireland’s largest County as the location for their summer home, to get away from the hectic schedules of the TV or Film industry Hollywood actor Jeremy Irons’ famous Castle is at “Kilcoe Castle, Kilcoe, Skibbereen,... Read More
23 July 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie County Cork in Ireland is no stranger to celebrities. Many stars have chosen Ireland’s largest County as the location for their summer home, to get away from the hectic schedules of the TV or Film industry. Dame (knighted in April 2014) Angela Lansbury is now aged 96 and... Read More
16 July 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Near the Bells of Shandon A cosy home in a quiet cul de sac in the heart of a historical area of Cork city centre, will go to auction later this month. Near the Shandon Bells, Number 5 Hill Lane, Dominick Street, is a two-storey, three-bed semi-detached residence... Read More
4 July 2022 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Owning a second home is a dream some people aspire to achieve. Aside from having their primary home, a second home allows someone to enjoy a change of scenery. For example, if they have a second home at the seaside, they can opt to stay there for a... Read More