Epsiode 2
Ali Giblin, Martin Davies and their young son Matthew moved to Kinsale from the U.K. last April. Before moving to Ireland, the couple lived in an elegant suburb of Manchester. They both had extremely high-powered jobs in the corporate world but despite fast cars and an affluent lifestyle Ali and Martin felt life was not giving them what they wanted.
Martin decided to return to University to study physiotherapy and Ali trained to be a Business Coach. Their son Matthew was born and as far as they were concerned it was time to start a new life and move to a new country.
Ireland and New Zealand featured high on their list and after a weekend in Kinsale, their minds were made up and they moved shortly afterwards. Martin now works as a Physiotherapist at Cork University Hospital.
Martin and Ali are currently living on a fraction of the income they had in the U.K. and rent is making a large dent in their savings. The couple are unsure whether they should go mortgage free which would mean spending about €280,000 or if they should push the boat out and spend up to €420,000 on their ideal home.
Liz O'Kane and Ian Lawlor review their situation, advise them about their options and how to make the most of their money.
Finding a house is the last part of the journey for Martin and Ali and they plan to marry wherever they buy their new home, so a trip to the jewellers could be the next thing on the cards.
Houses viewed in this episode:
Location: 75 Tiffany Downs, Bishopstown, Cork.
Type: 3 bed mid-terrace
AMV: 365,000
Auctioneer: James G Coughlan & Associates, 27 Grande Parade, Cork.
Phone: 021 4251500
Fax: 021 4276981
Location: 5 Westlawn, Wilton, Cork
Type: 4 bed end of terrace
AMV: 300,000
Auctioneer: Conor P Flynn & Associates, 60 South Mall, Cork.
Phone: 021 4274747
SALE AGREED
Location: 24 Abbey Court, Kinsale, Cork
Type: 5 bed bungalow
AMV: 700,000
Auctioneer: James Murphy & Co, Pearse Street, Kinsale, Cork.
Phone: 021 4777999
Web: www.kinsaleproperty.ie
Email: info@kinsaleproperty.ie
Location: Cork Street, Kinsale, Cork
Type: 4 bed townhouse
AMV: 470,000
Auctioneer: Victoria Murphy Estate Agent, Kinsale, Cork
Phone: 021 4774317
Fax: 021 4774782
Web: www.victoriamurphy.com
Email: victoria@victoriamurphy.com
Location: Cork Street, Kinsale, Cork
Type: 3 bed townhouse
AMV: 400,000
Auctioneer: Victoria Murphy Estate Agent, Kinsale, Cork
Phone: 021 4774317
Fax: 021 4774782
Web: www.victoriamurphy.com
Email: victoria@victoriamurphy.com
Location: 19 Assumption Place, Clonakilty, Cork.
Type: 2 bed semi-detached
AMV: 320,000
Auctioneer: Sherry Fitzgerald O’Neill, 2 Western Road, Clonakilty, Cork.
Phone: 023 33995
Fax: 023 34243
SALE AGREED
Location: 8 McCurtain Hill, Clonakilty, Co. Cork
Type: 4 bed end of terrace
AMV: 320,000
Auctioneer: Sherry Fitzgerald O’Neill, 2 Western Road, Clonakilty, Cork.
Phone: 023 33995
Fax: 023 34243
SALE AGREED
Location: Kileens, Ballinascarthy, Cork
Type: 5 bed detached
AMV: 381,000
Auctioneer: Sherry Fitzgerald Brennan Busteed, 39 Sth Main St, Bandon, Cork
Phone: 023 54444
Fax: 023 54552
Location: 14 Fernhill Drive, Fernhill Road, Clonakilty, Cork
Type: 3 bed semi-detached
AMV: 385,000
Auctioneer: SWS Property Service, Emmet Square, Clonakilty, Cork
Phone: 023 33367
Fax: 023 34509
Location: Clouncorban, Rossmore, Clonakilty, Cork.
Type: 3 bed detached
AMV: 330,000
Auctioneer: Kieran O’Gorman Auctioneer, Western Road, Clonakilty, Cork.
Phone: 023 34535
Fax: 023 34535
Location: 19 Fernhill Woods, Clonakilty, Cork.
Type: 4 bed semi-detached
AMV: 375,000
Auctioneer: Henry O’Leary Property Partners, 1 Lamb Street, Clonakilty, Co. Cork
Phone: 023 35959
Fax: 023 35960
Location: 4 Oakwood, Clonakilty, Co. Cork
Type: 4 bed detached bungalow
AMV: 395,000
Auctioneer: SWS Property Service, Emmet Square, Clonakilty, Cork
Phone: 023 33367
Fax: 023 34509
Location: 1 An Tobairin, Clonakilty, Co. Cork
Type: 4 bed semi-detached
AMV: 400,000
Auctioneer: SWS Property Service, Clonakilty, Co. Cork
Phone: 023 33367
Fax: 023 34509
SALE AGREED
Location: 9 Lady’s Cross, Clonakilty, Cork
Type: 3 bed semi-detached
AMV: 350,000
Auctioneer: Sherry Fitzgerald O’Neill, 2 Western Road, Clonakilty, Cork.
Phone: 023 33995
Fax: 023 34243
