DM Auctions is seeking €28,000 for a five-roomed farmhouse in need of major repairs at Garvagh, Dromahair, Co Leitrim. Kate McMorrow finds properties at a similar price in France, Turkey, Northern Ireland and South Africa

FRANCE: Correze

A picturesque stone cottage with a small garden on the outskirts of Eagletons, a medieval village half an hour's drive from Tulle. Includes an open-plan kitchen/livingroom, one bedroom and a convertible attic.

Price: €27,500

Agent: Proprietés Roussillon

NORTHERN IRELAND: Belfast

A typical north Belfast terraced redbrick on Mountcollier Avenue, needing a revamp and close to the peace line interface. Has a sittingroom, fitted kitchen, two bedrooms and enclosed rear yard.

Price: €25,000

Agent: Shanks Bonar 04890 719645

TURKEY: Fethiye

A townhouse in the seaside town of Paspatur, in two apartments with views of the marina.

The upstairs two-roomed apartment is habitable and could be let for €100 per week in high season. Downstairs needs some work.

Price: €31,000

Agent: Tapu 0090 252 6180168

SOUTH AFRICA: Eastern Cape

Cluster Cottage is at Paradise Beach, a walk to the sea and with lovely views of the lagoon.

In a private complex with communal pool. Includes three bedrooms, sittingroom, kitchen and laundry. Also a covered parking bay.

Price: €30,000

Agent: Pam Golding International 0027 42 293 2801