With house prices still sitting high for the time being in Ireland, becoming a first-time buyer remains a tricky task.
The price of raw materials and construction, married with a woeful lack of supply, means for most, owning that first home may be quite some distance off.
However, for those who are looking for a tricky DIY task, there are options.
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Property website Daft.ie has upwards of 300 two-bed minimum properties on or below the €100,000 mark.
Here are five examples..
Cork City - €99,000
This 2-bed mid-terraced property comes to the market as a blank canvas for an owner-occupier looking to put their own unique style to a home or as a buy-to-let investment.
There is a living room, kitchen, and WC on the ground floor as well as a living room with a solid fuel-burning fireplace.T he kitchen is a blank space, while upstairs consists of 2 bright and spacious double bedrooms.
It is located near UCC, Bon Secours Hospital and Fitzgerald's Park.
Ballygar, Co Galway - €100,000
This three-bed, one bathroom end of terrace house is located in the middle of town.
It has a large yard and bound on all three sides by a public roadway. Newly roofed with double glazed pvc windows and door the agent has said: "This is a great opportunity to purchase a residence for a family home or investment property. Inspection is highly recommended."
Work and is required and it may qualify for some funding under the new refurbishment grant. There is room to extend or to redevelop subject to planning permission.
Castlecomer, Co Kilkenny - €98,000
This three-bed semi-detached property is located 300 yards from the local community and 12 miles outside of Kilkenny City. The agent states that is in need of repair, insulation and modernisation, with a Ber Rating of E1.
There is an entrance hall, sitting room, kitchen area, utility, toilet/shower on the ground floor. First floor 3 bedrooms. Aluminium double-glazed windows, oil fired central heating. Front and back garden area. Fuel shed.
A public viewing is being hosted on the property this coming Saturday from 2pm to 2.30pm.
Miltown Malbay, Clare - €99,950
This two-bed, two-bath terraced property is for sale in the popular Clare town of Miltown Malbay, home to some of the best traditional music in Ireland.
The ad reads: "Miltown-Malbay is also a very popular destination for holiday makers and tourists being ideally located along the Wild Atlantic Way offering an abundance of recreational activities on your doorstep including Cliffs of Moher walks, water sports at Lahinch and Spanish Point beaches, renowned golf courses to mention just a few."
Bedroom one is complete with timber style flooring and an ensuite, while bedroom two is complete with built-in wardrobes, timber flooring and a rear aspect window.
Ballina, Co Mayo - €90,000
This three-bed. three-bath terraced house is located in Ballina, Co Mayo, within walking distance of all the town's amenities. The property is accessed on foot through a shared right of way at the rear of the property.
It includes: Entrance hall, sitting room, living room, kitchen, back porch, bathroom, under stairs toilet, toilet & handbasin and landing, with two small sheds located at the back of the property.
The agent has warned that it is in need of refurbishment and that it is for sale through online auction.
To view the remaining properties below €100,000 on Daft.ie, please click here.
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