Co Longford: The rush to benefit from tax relief schemes in 2003 continues with a release of 35 two-bedroom apartments from €179,000 in Longford town. Furniture and a complete fit-out are included at Prospect Wood and six months' rent is guaranteed.

Joint selling agents Flynn & Associates and Brady McDonagh Casey will be taking bookings at show units, open for viewing this Saturday and Sunday from 2.30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Qualifying for Section 23-type tax relief of up to 93 per cent of the purchase price under the Rural Renewal scheme, the new development by Lyndon Barry is composed of five three-storey blocks.

The location of Prospect Wood is excellent: it is five minutes' drive from the centre of Longford town in an established residential area.

Rents of between €550 and €575 pr month are expected for the 70 sq m (750 sq ft) apartments. Buyers will be in occupation by the end of the year.