Virtual hammer to fall

Demand for property remains high despite restrictions, an auction company has said.

IAM Sold Property Auctions, who run the Munster, Connacht, Leinster and Northern Ireland Property Auctions have a number of upcoming online auctions, with the next Munster Property Auction taking place on 6 May.

Sales Manager with the Munster Property Auction, Liam Farragher said: “While current restrictions are preventing the industry from working to full capacity, we have seen a significant increase in the enquiry levels on this time last year prior to the pandemic. The first quarter of 2021 has been busy, both in terms of sales and enquiries, despite available properties being at their lowest level in over 10 years.”

One of the properties going under the virtual hammer on 6 May is a derelict cottage on Station Road in Ballyhooly. It’s offered at bids over €69,000 in partnership with Dick Barry & Son.

It’s situated on approximately half an acre plot and within walking distance of Ballyhooly Village.