Applications for Mallow homes to open soon

Applications will soon be accepted for a new affordable housing scheme in Mallow, it was announced this week.

Located in Ballyviniter in Mallow, the houses will generally be available for first-time buyers who do not own a home, although a small number of exceptions apply, and Fresh Start Applicants.

Cork County Council said a minimum of eight three-bedroom houses will be available from €275,000, representing a reduction of approximately 21.4% from market value and a minimum of two four-bedroom houses from €295,000, representing a reduction of approximately 20.2% from market value.

Applications for the new three and four-bedroom houses at will open at 12 noon on Monday 24 June.

The scheme is being progressed on behalf of the Land Development Agency and has been constructed by O’Flynn Group.

Mayor of the County of Cork Cllr Frank O’Flynn said: “Mallow offers an excellent choice of educational and recreational facilities for families.

“Cork County Council is delighted to launch this Affordable Housing Scheme in Mallow,” he added.

“Clonmore offers A-rated homes with the convenience of urban dwelling combined with the benefits of a rural lifestyle, providing houses in a well-designed landscaped setting.”

Through the Affordable Housing Scheme, purchasers will enter an affordable dwelling purchase arrangement with Cork County Council.

Under this arrangement, the council will retain a percentage equity share in the dwelling, equal to the difference between the market value of the dwelling and the price paid by the purchaser, expressed as a percentage of the market value of the dwelling (minimum of 5%).

Applications for the scheme will be accepted until 12 noon on 15 July on corkcoco.ie.