Tax break student scheme in Tralee

Co Kerry: This is phase two of Kings Court, at Manor West, close to the centre of town and less than a mile from Tralee Institute…

Co Kerry: This is phase two of Kings Court, at Manor West, close to the centre of town and less than a mile from Tralee Institute of Technology.

Sherry FitzGerald O'Connell will be taking bookings from plans from today at its Tralee offices. Designed for students, the apartments include four en suite bedrooms and an open-plan living/dining/kitchen area. Prices start at €230,000 for ground-floor units, €235,000 for the first floor and €240,00 for top floor apartments.

All the units are own-door and come fully fitted out with furniture and kitchen equipment. Extra computer terminals will be provided.

Phase one sold strongly to investors - there are 3,600 students in the Tralee locality.

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The fit-out - included in the price - is at Bord Fáilte four-star standard. Summer lets are expected to strengthen if the town's succeeds in hosting the Community Games.

A professional property company will be appointed to manage day-to-day matters and lettings. The developer is a local consortium, and the builder Eamonn Costelloe & Sons. Completion is expected by next July, in good time for the 2004 tax year.