Thatch cottage restored by Italian architect owner in Spiddal
Darby’s Cottage sits on 2.12 acres surrounded by mature gardens, offering privacy, fresh sea air and views across Galway Bay
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People who have substantial assets can take out policies designed to meet any tax bills
House price statistics: What do they mean and what do they tell us?
Despite a cooling market and a strong pickup in supply, housing affordability has not improved
Layout, storage and design: how to create a sense of calm and comfort in your home
The most comfortable homes are shaped around the people who live there
Would it be possible to refill our double-glazed windows instead of replacing them?
Our window panes are consistently cold to the touch, particularly in winter
A dream house in Cavan: ‘If anyone thinks it’s too late to do something like this, it’s not’
Rather than downsize, Dr Sabina Brennan and her husband took on a sprawling 19th-century lakeside retreat, where they intend to keep living life to the full
Look inside: Portobello meets Paris in charming ‘upside-down’ two-bed
There’s a distinctly Parisian feel to this delightful end-terrace home
What will €350,000 buy in Italy, Greece, France, Spain and Co Roscommon?
One price, home and away: an extended cottage in Athleague, a renovated period townhouse in Lazio, a French villa beside a national park, and more
Look inside: Dartry home with garden designed with family life in mind
Four-bedroom property offers well-proportioned accommodation and natural light throughout
Build-to-rent investors are creating a huge time bomb for the State
What happens when renters retire and they can no longer afford expensive accommodation?
New detached homes at upscale Enniskerry scheme, from €1.625m
Crescent of eight A-rated homes by Rosemount Properties a walk from village
New luxury five-bedroom homes for sale in Foxrock in Dublin
Spacious and bright properties with A1 Ber on Torquay Road and Golf Lane
Five houses around Dublin on view this week from €395,000
A Drumcondra terrace, a substantial Malahide detached home and a stylish two-bed docklands apartment are new to the market
Look inside: Substantial north Kildare estate seeks €12m at auction
Newbury Hall, Carbury, is magnificent three-storey-over-basement residence on more than 450 acres
Charming double-fronted Victorian with subtle French vibe in Ballsbridge
Upgraded two-storey-over-basement home also has enchanting garden
What will €475,000 buy on over an acre in Cavan and on corner site in Kimmage?
Two homes, one price: a four-bed detached home with outbuildings near Bawnaboy or a detached three-bed in D12
Look inside: Home of Year finalist features colour drenching and striking design in Terenure
Three-bedroom end-terrace has featured on RTÉ property show
Car-free living and effortless style at Liberties terrace for €625,000
Renovated three-bed home upgraded for modern life in Dublin 8
Stylish storage and smart spaces in a refurbished Portobello cottage
The brief for this small but charming period property in the hip Dublin neighbourhood was to maximise storage and functionality, while added touches allowed the owner to put their own stamp on the home
Mortgage approvals reach record in May, driven by first-time buyers
But low share of mover purchase activity ‘points to constraints within housing market’
What will €710,000 buy in Switzerland, France, Greece, Italy and Co Westmeath?
One price, home and away: Bungalow with equestrian facilities, Swiss chalet and more
Look inside: Extended Victorian five-bed house on Glenageary’s Marlborough Road for €4.995m
House redesigned by architect Paul Brazil offers mix of contemporary and period detail
Renovated Victorian three-bed with stylish interior near Bray seafront
Built in 1864, Uist was brought up to date after a comprehensive and sensitive restoration
Three-storey seafront home for €1.65m in Clontarf village offers flexibility
Dublin 3 property currently set out with self-contained basement retains original features
Four-bed family home with bespoke additions in select Delgany scheme for €1.1m
Number 5 Glendale was built in 2015 and fitted with a bespoke kitchen and an orangery-style conservatory
Five homes on view this week in Dublin from €595,000
New to the market in Drumcondra, Inchicore, Herbert Place and Catleknock
Zara billionaire Ortega’s Irish property assets hit €324m
The fashion mogul’s real estate investment firms in Ireland swung into profit last year
Villa-style home on Dalkey’s Sorrento Road
Clara is a fine split-level four-bedroom home in the heart of the south Dublin seaside village
‘The cheapest quote can end up being the most expensive’: How to keep renovation costs down
Better with Money with Aideen Finnegan
Look inside: Ranelagh home for sale offers masterclass in contemporary design
A-rated three-bed showcases exposed brickwork, light-oak fineshes and extensive glazing
Dundalk: Why move there, and where to buy in the commuter town?
Vibrant town with excellent transport links, the sea and areas of natural beauty nearby
Next door’s landlord built a toilet attached to the side of our house. What can we do?
An appeal to An Coimisiún Pleanala was returned as a document was missing
What will €295,000 buy in countryside near Waterford city and in Dublin’s docklands?
Two homes, one price: a three-bed house near Kilmacow or a one-bed apartment in the IFSC
Why you should choose your furniture before renovating your home
Here are some of the key ways furniture can help shape better design decisions
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