Streets Ahead

Robert Forbes, Boyle & Associates

Values of Swans Nest and Mount Olive ex-Corporation houses are growing at a rate of knots. The houses are good, the area is beside the DART and school and it's going to look nicer when the flats are knocked down.

Peter Quigley, Douglas Newman Good

Foxfield and Thornville are mature areas which are less expensive than similar houses five minutes down the road in Raheny. First-time buyers should go for ex-Corporation houses anywhere, but particularly Briarfield.

Diane Flynn, Flynn & Associates

The Raheny end of Kilbarrack is probably the best area to buy into. First-time buyers should look at Briarfield, Mount Oliver and Swans Nest for affordability.

Declan Cassidy, Gunne Residential

Ex-Corporation houses around Greendale and on Kilbarrack Avenue are well-situated close to the DART, Donaghmede shopping centre and schools. The flats are coming down soon and a nice development or park area will improve the look of the area in the future.

Jenny Kelly, Sherry FitzGerald

Any of the ex-Corporation houses are a good buy - you can get a very good house for under £110,000 on Briarfield and Mount Olive roads. Similar houses in Donnycarney are going for around £135,000 plus at this stage.