Picturesque Youghal, in east Cork, with its lighthouse. First-time buyers were active in the market, but there was a lack of four-bedroom homes available for larger families. Apartments were one of the hardest-hit properties during the recession, but their value rebounded. Prices achieved for three-bedroom semis were high in the first half of the year, but the market levelled off in the second half of the year. Youghal has a glut of one-off large family homes, but few…

Source: The Times January 13, 2019 00:11 UTC