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DOCKLANDS: FROM €189,000:Prices have been reduced by up to €150,000 in some of the 15 remaining apartments at Crosbies Yard, a scheme by Harry Crosbie, beside Spencer Dock in Dublin 1.

Designed by Scott Tallon Walker, it's a well thought out scheme, primarily aimed at first-time buyers. Prices for one-bed duplexes start at €189,000; two-bedroom units are from €239,000 while three-beds cost from €355,000. Main features include fitted Pod kitchens, electrical appliances, fitted wardrobes in all bedrooms and balconies in most units. The scheme at Ossory Road is convenient for the IFSC, The National College of Ireland and the new O2 Arena. It's for sale through Hooke & MacDonald.

RATHDRUM: FROM €260,000: Prices have been cut for nine remaining homes for sale at The Woods, a scheme of 64 homes on the outskirts of Rathdrum village. Three-bedroom houses with 103sq m (1,108sq ft) are now €260,000, down from €370,000. Spacious four-bedroom detached houses of around 123sq m (1,321sq ft) are €295,000, down from €450,000. The development is set on an elevated site overlooking the Avonmore river, a short walk from the centre of the village which has good convenience stores and several pubs. Joint selling agents are Sherry FitzGerald Myles Doyle and Aughrim agents O'Neill Flanagan. The Woods will be on view this Saturday and Sunday, 2.30pm to 4.30pm.