Auction offers wide selection for first-timers

More than 70 properties along the Western seaboard are set to go under the hammer next month, including a host of homes suitable for the first-time buyer and investor market.

According to Auction Co-ordinator Anne Harding, the following is a selection of properties which would attract investors or first-time buyers in particular, as they are listed with an Advised Minimum Value of €250,000 or less.

9 Cúirt na Trá, Salthill. A gilt-edged residential investment property situated in the heart of Salthill, with all the amenities the village has to offer on its doorstep. This two-bed duplex townhouse is ready to walk into and due to its central location, would make an ideal investment. The sale includes one carparking space. There are open viewings Wednesdays and Saturdays from 2pm to 3pm. The AMV is €125,000.

7 Na Creaga, Ballybrit, Galway. This is a modern 3-bed duplex apartment, being sold with tenants in place. It is currently generating a rental income of €780 per month. Notice has been issued to the tenants and they are due to vacate at the end of September 2016. Open viewings Thursdays and Saturdays 2pm to 3pm. The AMV is €90,000.

233 Gleann Na Ri, Murrough, Galway. Two-bed ground floor apartment being sold with tenant in place. Part of a pooled rental scheme currently generating €825 per month. The annual service charge payable for 2016 is €1,762. Open viewings Thursdays and Saturdays 11am to 12pm. The AMV is €80,000.

9 Ballybane Neighbourhood Village Centre, Galway. A modern 3-bed apartment of approximately 1,000 sq ft, within walking distance of Ballybane Enterprise Centre. The service charges for the 16-month period (March 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017) is €1,778. Open viewings Thursdays and Saturdays 12.30pm to 1.30pm. The AMV is €70,000.

24 Temple Jarlath, Tuam. A modern 2-bed second floor apartment located in the heart of Tuam, which would make an excellent starter home or investment property. Management fees are €750 per annum.  Open viewings Wednesdays and Saturdays 12pm to 1pm. The AMV is €65,000.

The auction takes place on Wednesday, May 4 from 10am. For further information, contact O’Donnellan & Joyce on 091 564212 and for the full catalogue, visit odj.ie