It may come as something of a surprise to discover that the South Dublin county council area doesn’t comprise SoCoDu as popularised by Ross O’Carroll Kelly, but instead refers to Ballyboden, Clondalkin, Templeogue, Tallaght, Citywest and Lucan, among others. With these areas located in close proximity to the M50 route around the city and major arteries out of Dublin to the regions they prove popular with buyers who travel for their work. Improved rail links to the city, along with the Luas extension to Saggart mean the city centre has become very accessible too. Prices are more affordable too, for example Cuil Duin, a scheme by Harcourt Developments has just launched in Fortunestown with three-beds starting from €320,000 and four-beds from €420,000.

Cúil Dúin
Fortunestown, Citywest
Launching January, 40 three- and four-bed semi-detached homes. Three-bed semi-detached from €320,000; four-bed semi-detached from €420,000.
Launch:	January
Developer:	Harcourt Developments
Agent:	Hooke & MacDonald

Citywest Village
Citywest, Dublin 24
Late spring 2018 release of another 40 homes. A mix of three-bed mid/end terrace and semi-detached homes from 109sq m to 124sq m. Pricing from €320,000
Launch:	Spring
Developer:	Davy Hickey
Agent:	Sherry FitzGerald New Homes

Temple Woods
Greenhills Road, Dublin 24
April launch of 39 three-bed terrace and semi-detached houses and six two-bed apartments. Prices TBC
Launch:	April
Developer:	Deirlem
Agent:	DNG

Elder Heath
Kiltipper Road, Tallaght, Dublin 24
Three-bed terraced and semi-detached houses available from €285,000. Phase five launching April 2018. Prices TBC
Launch:	April
Developer:	Kelland Homes
Agent:	DNG