http://www.irishtimes.com Articles from The Irish Times - Property en-ie Copyright 2012, irishtimes.com. The Irish Times 2012-02-09T00:00:00 http://www.irishtimes.com/ http://www.irishtimes.com/feeds/rss/rss_logo.gif Search for articles on irishtimes.com keywords http://www.irishtimes.com/search/index.html?rm=listresults http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/property/2012/0209/1224311515364.html Actor Alison Doody and ex-husband Gavin O’Reilly are selling their former home Bartra House, once the most expensive home in Dublin, writes EDEL MORGAN Text Property TopStories 2012-02-09T00:00:00 1224311515364 http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/property/2012/0209/1224311515290.html Journalist Mike Milotte, who won an award for his documentary on the property crash, is selling his Rathmines home. EDEL MORGANvisits it and an Edwardian five-bed nearby Text Property TopStories 2012-02-09T00:00:00 1224311515290 http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/property/2012/0209/1224311515144.html EXPERTS EXPLAIN:Ask our experts for advice on your property problems
Text Property TopStories 2012-02-09T00:00:00 1224311515144 http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/property/2012/0209/1224311517880.html DUBLIN 8 €650,000LONGTIME househunters in Dublin 8 will know all about 7 Pleasants Street. The four bedroom, renovated period villa last came on the market in 2006 when it was put to auction for €1.85m, which even then was regarded as a strong price. Text Property The Market BERNICE HARRISON 2012-02-09T00:00:00 1224311517880 http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/property/2012/0209/1224311517917.html DUN LAOGHAIRE €650,000:A BUYER LOOKING for a home and office might be interested in a large Victorian house in Dún Laoghaire, a short walk from the town centre and the sea. Text Property The Market FRANCES O'ROURKE 2012-02-09T00:00:00 1224311517917 http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/property/2012/0209/1224311515111.html Homes in Greystones, Drumcondra, Bray, Dalkey, Mount Merrion and Dublin 8 on view Text Property The Market FRANCES O'ROURKE 2012-02-09T00:00:00 1224311515111 http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/property/2012/0209/1224311515243.html NEW TO THE MARKET:15 Glaunsharoon, Eglinton Road, Dublin 4 Text Property The Market 2012-02-09T00:00:00 1224311515243 http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/property/2012/0209/1224311517951.html Don't bank on the banks for sympathy, says ISABEL MORTON
Text Property The Market 2012-02-09T00:00:00 1224311517951 http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/property/2012/0209/1224311515123.html Despite new regulation of estate agents, the basic rule will still apply for vendors and purchasers alike, – ‘if you snooze, you lose’ Text Property The Market PAT IGOE 2012-02-09T00:00:00 1224311515123 http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/property/2012/0209/1224311517896.html THE talk of the recent Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI) annual bash wasn’t so much the state of the economy or the fact that the Burlington Hotel, where the bash was held, had gone into receivership that day . Text Property Around the block 2012-02-09T00:00:00 1224311517896 http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/property/2012/0209/1224311517854.html THERE’S a new kid on the auction block aiming to get a slice of the national market. It should have at least 25 properties going to auction at the Red Cow Moran Hotel just before Easter on April 5th under the banner of Independent Property Auctions (IPA). Text Property Around the block 2012-02-09T00:00:00 1224311517854 http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/property/2012/0209/1224311517925.html THE news from the Cote d’Azur for any of any of our tycoons trying to sell their villa in the sun isn’t great: the average price for a luxury home on the French Riviera has fallen under €2 million for the first time, well, in a long time, according to a French property index just out. Text Property Around the block 2012-02-09T00:00:00 1224311517925 http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/property/2012/0209/1224311517937.html IT’S seldom anyone celebrates the opening of a new housing development nowadays – but that’s what the residents in the Riverside Housing Co-operative in Loughlinstown, Co Dublin, will be doing when the Minister for Housing and Planning, Jan OSullivan officially opens the place they’ve called home since last summer. Text Property Around the block 2012-02-09T00:00:00 1224311517937 http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/property/2012/0209/1224311515214.html Solo this Valentine’s Day? Treat yourself to a Morphy Richards one-cup tea maker (cat no 934/9573), reduced 20 per cent on a special introductory offer from €45.49 to €36.39 at Argos ( Argos.ie). Also reduced is a three-drawer jewellery box (cat no 933/1804) for keeping precious treasures. It was €26.99 and is now €13.49, half price. Text Property Interiors ALANNA GALLAGHER 2012-02-09T00:00:00 1224311515214 http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/property/2012/0209/1224311518592.html This Love Bugs print by Famille Summerbelle measures 50cm x 70cm, and normally sells for €42. Garrendenny Lane Interiors (086-1051007 garrendennylane.com), situated in Garrendenny, Crettyard, Carlow, Co Laois, is selling it for €29 until February 29th, so it is suitable as a Valentine’s Day gift or a way for women to propose on February 29th – this being a leap year. It is sold flat and unframed. Text Property Interiors ALANNA GALLAGHER 2012-02-09T00:00:00 1224311518592 http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/property/2012/0209/1224311518759.html Fab Cow Design (fabcowdesign.com) sells personalised limited edition prints by Irish artist Francis Leavey, who studied Art at Dún Laoghaire College of Art and Design. These special Valentine’s Day limited edition designs usually cost €19.99 unframed and €34.99 framed. Text Property Interiors ALANNA GALLAGHER 2012-02-09T00:00:00 1224311518759 http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/property/2012/0209/1224311518843.html Dublin-based illustrator Ursula Celano’s star is in the ascendant, and to make way for new orders she is clearing out some of her older styles of notebooks. To show your affection, why not buy your loved one the little books depicting traditional Irish scenes, including whitewashed cottages and cailíns Irish dancing. It might inspire great declarations of passion and romance. Text Property Interiors ALANNA GALLAGHER 2012-02-09T00:00:00 1224311518843 http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/property/2012/0209/1224311519270.html The floor model kitchen by Dutch company Braxton is made up of freestanding pieces and includes a Belfast sink unit, two double drawer units, one glazed wall hanging unit, two wall shelf units, one cupboard unit and an island that extends to form additional workspace. Text Property Interiors ALANNA GALLAGHER 2012-02-09T00:00:00 1224311519270 http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/property/2012/0209/1224311519340.html Take a duvet day and cosy up under a Minuet 3-season duck down duvet reduced in price from €392 for the king size to €270 at Top Drawer (01-2831105 topdrawer.ie) on Deerpark Road, Mount Merrion,Dublin 4. Mattress toppers are also reduced. Made of goose feather and down in a 330 thread count casing, they come with piped edges to place on your mattress to create a heavenly night’s sleep. The king size was €344 and is now €170.
Text Property Interiors ALANNA GALLAGHER 2012-02-09T00:00:00 1224311519340 http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/property/2012/0209/1224311518952.html Love your home? Make it love you back by upgrading it to look and feel the way you want it to – or at least find out whether you can afford to do so or not. At Doyle McVeigh Flood (DMVF) Architects their Design Report includes two consultations, sketch plans of the existing house and sketch plans of the proposed remodelling or extension or interiors layouts. The report also includes a breakdown of build costs. This starter pack normally costs €1,050 but is currently available for €525. To book an appointment call their offices at 276-278 Lr Rathmines Rd, D6 and 87 Main St, Bray, Co Wicklow (014071080 dmvf.ie). Text Property Interiors ALANNA GALLAGHER 2012-02-09T00:00:00 1224311518952 http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/property/2012/0209/1224311518976.html For a lamp that has oodles of atmosphere try a red rectangular Touch lamp reduced from €29.90 to €14.90 at Hicken Lighting (01-677 7882 hickenlighting.com), at 17 Lower Bridge St., in Dublin 8. Also reduced in price is the Tazir pendant (left) available in red and also to order in grey and orange. It was €110 and is now €69.
Text Property Interiors ALANNA GALLAGHER 2012-02-09T00:00:00 1224311518976 http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/property/2012/0209/1224311519124.html Foodies know that to conjure up a really impressive romantic meal you need the right tools. Tools is a range of high-end pots and pans designed by Björn Dahlström for Iittala in 1998. Their compound multi-layer construction features a layering of stainless steel and aluminum that distributes and retains heat evenly. Their oversized handles make the series ideal for bringing your culinary creations directly to the table. Text Property Interiors ALANNA GALLAGHER 2012-02-09T00:00:00 1224311519124 http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/property/2012/0209/1224311515053.html Morton and Flanagan is seeking €550,000 for this three-bedroom bungalow on half an acre at Newbridge Avenue, Donabate, Co Dublin. EMMA CULLINANfinds properties at a similar price in Spain, Turkey, Italy and France
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