The Property Finders, as agents for you, the property buyer, can be the most important tool in finding your property in South West Ireland, be it for personal use or investment, especially when it comes to getting the location right. A common mistake often made by property buyers is to start looking at specific properties too early. Our advice is to concentrate on the location first. As we work for you, the buyer, The Property Finders are able to make a real difference.

• The Property Finders’ extensive territories allow us to compare locations across an entire region, guiding you to the one that is right for you. We really listen to what you tell us and our in-depth local knowledge often mean will suggest possible locations that you have not thought about.
• We tell it like it is, warts and all. If we know a particular location has a problem, e.g. it is under a flight path or there is a vicious winter wind, then you will also know. And it is our business to alert you to new road and rail projects, possible developments or changes to planning regulations, anything that could adversely affect a property purchase.
• The Property Finders can locate and help you buy any type of property you want in South West Ireland; something on the coast, a city apartment, or a farmhouse or village house in the country.

The rural County of Cork shares with Co Kerry the south west corner of Ireland. Washed by the warm and temperate Gulf Stream, palm trees and tropical vegetation flourish. This area is famed for its unspoilt undulating green fields and valleys, farming, agriculture and horsebreeding/racing being Cork’s principal businesses. There are many fine Golf courses in the County, and for those interested in fishing there are many fine salmon rivers as well as organized sea fishing trips. Equestrian sports are extremely popular, with many riding centres, showjumping, point to point and race meetings throughout the county, and during winter months, hunts meet on a regular basis, the most active being the The Duhallow and The Carbery.  

The region is steeped in ancient history and folklore. There are over 100 cultural sites of significance covering many diverse aspects of Ireland’s past. Co Cork is the largest of Ireland’s 32 counties, taking four hours to drive from one end to the other. Rumoured to be the wealthiest county in Ireland, Co Cork has over 400 fine country houses and estates, as well as castles and a wide range of unique modern coastal properties. Unlike Co Kerry, the south Coast of Cork has many sandy beaches, and is particularly sought after location for both principal as well as second/ holiday homes, being so accessible to Cork International Airport and Ferryport. However due to the wide differences in property prices in the various regions of Cork, buyers need to obtain specialist advice and The Property Finders will be your most important ally in finding your ideal property.      

Cork City.
Cork City has several expanding commercial centres on both sides of the City.   The actual city centre is set on an Island surrounded by the River Lee and offers several modern indoor shopping centres including the Merchants Quay shopping centre, a number of fine department stores including Brown Thomas, Roches and Marks & Spencer, as well as numerous backstreets containing highly colourful individual shops and a wide variety of restaurants.  

There are two theatres, a 10 screen cinema, Catholic and Church of Ireland Cathedrals, Cork University, Colleges of Commerce and Music.  Cork is the home of the world famous annual Jazz Festival.  Cork has 5 hospitals including the recently enlarged 1000 bed University Hospital.

Cork City has a Main Line Rail service to Dublin, Limerick & Gallway.

3 miles to the south of Cork City is Cork International Airport, with its regular low cost flights to many UK Airports, as well as a growing number of International Destinations.  Cork Airport, which serves three million passengers a year, is currently having a new and larger Terminal built as well as additional car parking space. To the east of Cork City is the Ringaskiddy Ferryport with services to the UK (Swansea) and to France. 

The south Cork Coast is approx 16 miles to the south of Cork City, with the famous coastal resort of Kinsale, Ireland’s Gourmet Capital, with its wide variety of sailing ships, restaurants and colourful antique shops.

East Cork. 
The two principal towns of Midleton and Youghall dominate the eastern area of the country, and there are many sandy beaches, as well as Carrigaline harbour and Yachting Club.  

To the south east of Cork city is the historic town of Cobh located at the head of the second largest natural harbour in the world. 

Cobh was the last calling place of the White Star liner Titanic, and even today many liners still call in at Cobh to take on supplies.

West Cork.
Clearly the most sought after region of Co Cork, still a spread out rural community, with green undulating hills and valleys, dotted with individual properties, farms and country estates. West Cork towns include the very popular Clonakilty and Skibbereen which offer a wide range of services to both residents and tourists alike, excellent schools, restaurants, swimming pools, hotels etc.  Very much a cosmopolitan community, many come to live in West Cork to find a better quality of life in a safe pollution-free country, with one of the lowest crime rates in the world, and all are made most welcome!  With nearly 100 miles of coastline, Co Cork has some of the finest coastal properties,  and for those wishing to purchase inland, there is a wide selection of property types from new town and country houses, traditional farmhouses with outbuildings, village cottages and more rural properties, many having the most spectacular rural views. We have even acquired castles for clients!   

Co Kerry
offers more rugged and rural scenery, and abounds in lakes and mountains including the Magillycuddy Reeks, which contain the highest mountain in Ireland, Carrauntoohill, at 1,039 metres (3428 ft).  The rugged rocky coastline has a mystical beauty.  The major towns of Killarney and Tralee dominate Co Kerry, and there is a small airport in the County.  Kenmare is always popular for principal and holiday homes, with a fine river and shopping centre.  

To successfully get into the property scene in Cork needs specialist advice.

The Property Finders
are property search specialists, experienced in quickly and efficiently finding property in different parts of south west Ireland.  We have access to both the public as well as the private property market, and we know of dozens of homes which can be bought but are not on the market.  We acquire as many homes privately on behalf of clients as we do through estate agents, especially at the top end of the market.