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Discover how Ireland's new rural housing reforms could impact rural property, land for sale, one-off house planning permission, rural homes for sale, and real estate opportunities in Cork and across Ireland.

Rural Housing Reform in Ireland: What the New Planning Changes Mean for Rural Property Buyers, Landowners, and Investors

Rural Housing Reform in Ireland: What the New Planning Changes Mean for Rural Property Buyers, Landowners, and Investors Ireland's proposed rural housing reforms could represent one of the most significant changes to the country's planning system in decades. For buyers, landowners, and investors interested in rural property Ireland, the new proposals may create greater opportunities to build, develop, and...

Overlooking the Ocean Drive development with modern residences, and panoramic sea views at sunset.

Luxury Coastal Properties in East Cork: Ocean Drive in Ballycotton

Luxury Coastal Properties in East Cork: Ocean Drive in Ballycotton If you’re searching for luxury coastal homes in East Cork or sea-view houses in Ballycotton, Ocean Drive development is a standout new offering to watch. Ocean Drive is an exclusive collection of generous 4-bedroom homes built to maximise ocean views and modern living, perfect for buyers looking for a premium seaside lifestyle in East...

Young couple in Ireland reviewing mortgage documents and planning their first-time buyer home purchase in Cork.

First-Time Buyer Mortgage Rules in Ireland: What Cork Buyers Need to Know in 2026

This guide will talk about the rules of a first time buyer mortgage in Ireland and we have written this page to help first time buyers determine their eligibility. First-Time Buyer Mortgage Rules in Ireland: What are the main factors and what you need to know: Buying your first home is one of life’s biggest decisions, and here in Cork, the journey is both exciting and competitive. At Hegarty...

Home Staging Tips

Tips for staging homes ahead of getting ready to sell a property Adrianna Hegarty, Hegarty Properties, Midleton, Co Cork One thing that we will never rush in the process of listing a property on the market is “staging”. Staging a house simply means presenting a property in such a way that it is market ready. What we can sometimes forget when we’ve been living in a property for a duration of...

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