From the beautiful, rugged coastline of Donegal to Ireland’s hidden heartlands, there’s still value to be found on the Emerald Isle
If you’re in the market for a property but are despairing at the cost, these are some of the cheapest options available on the island.
There’s still value to be had in Ireland, as they say! Read on to find out the cheapest counties in Ireland to buy a home.
County Donegal – for coastal properties
The beautiful and rugged Forgotten County boasts absolutely breathtaking beaches and a wonderful community spirit.
It is also one of the cheapest counties for homebuyers on the island of Ireland.
Where Donegal really shines is in the availability of its coastal properties, and its seaside towns still offer properties beneath the 200k mark, according to propertydata.ie.
Buncrana is one of the most affordable coastal towns for property purchase on the island of Ireland, although this is changing.
County Longford – for joint buyers
County Longford is one of the most affordable counties for first-time joint buyers, according to Switcher.ie, taking only 2 years and 3 months to save for a deposit.
Longford is also one of the cheapest places to buy a standard, move-in ready home, with prices around the 180k to 190k range, in comparison to some of the other counties in which derelict properties tend to skew the numbers.
County Leitrim – for overall entry price
Leitrim’s lower property costs combined with its relatively strong affordability make it an ideal choice for buyers, according to Switcher.ie’s first-time buyer affordability index, since Leitrim has one of the lowest income thresholds.
Leitrim is also the county with the lowest population density in Ireland, offering an ideal lifestyle for those who love the great outdoors.
County Roscommon – for apartment living
County Roscommon is among the lowest-cost counties for apartment buyers, according to the CSO.
There’s value for house buyers too, as Castlerea, County Roscommon, is one of the most affordable places on the island of Ireland to buy a house, with a median price of around 153k.
Derry & Strabane – for city life
While the median price is around £178,000 (€211,000), so a higher entry point than Castlerea, as shown in the House Price Index, it also offers a more urban and cosmopolitan living experience.
In absolute terms, Derry & Strabane – the most affordable district in the United Kingdom – may just give you the most excellent value for money on the entire island of Ireland.
Regardless of whether you dream of a rural life by the sea or a fast-paced urban experience, there are properties available across Ireland that can bring home ownership within reach.
