The South Dublin region is frequently confused with suburbs that actually belong in Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown and South County Dublin. South Dublin actually refers to Ballyboden, Clondalkin, Templeogue, Tallaght, Citywest, Adamstown and Lucan, among others. All areas are in close proximity to the M50 route around the city and close to the main roads travelling south and west. They have strong appeal for buyers with links to the regions and who travel for their job as they can be on the road quickly without having to navigate city centre traffic. Improved rail links to the city with the Luas running to Saggart and regular bus services mean the city centre has become very accessible too. First time buyers are likely to find better value too with many homes available around Lucan and Citywest from about €400,000. The listing would indicate though that there are few new homes schemes of a major scale earmarked for delivery in South Dublin this year.

Scholarstown Wood
Scholarstown Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16
20 three-, four- and five-bed houses from 116sq m to 187sq m close to amenities, schools and shops. New launch
Price:	From €500,000 to €720,000
Launch:	Available now
Developer:	Regency and Bain Capital
Agent:	DNG New Homes

Odin's Way
Off Taylors Lane, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16
Remaining four 2.5-storey houses of 156sq m off Taylor's Lane and opposite Grange Golf Club in a scheme of 30 homes. Final phase
Price:	TBC
Launch:	February
Developer:	Rosemount Properties Ltd
Agent:	DNG New Homes

DodderBrook
Old Court Road, Ballycullen, Dublin 24
25 three- and four-bed terraced, semi-detached and detached houses in Ballycullen from 106sq m to 146sq m. Next phase
Price:	TBC
Launch:	February
Developer:	Maplewood Residential
Agent:	DNG New Homes

Elder Heath
Kiltipper Road, Tallaght, Dublin 24
Three-bed terraced and semi-detached houses of 108sq m off Kiltipper Road. Next phase
Price:	TBC
Launch:	February
Developer:	Kelland Homes
Agent:	DNG New Homes

Somerton
Lucan, Co Dublin
30 three-, four-and five-bed houses. Fifth phase
Price:	TBC
Launch:	February
Developer:	Castlethorn
Agent:	Savills