The Dublin auction season may be grinding to a halt, but in Sligo it's business as usual for DM Auctions, which is planning to dispose of a collection of cottages at auction next Thursday. Bargain hunters will be out in force to view the properties this weekend with guide prices starting at £15,000 (19,000) for a two-room cottage at Blacklion, Co Cavan, with water and electricity "within reach but not installed" rising to £60,000 (76,200) for a cute refurbished cottage at Killargue, Co Leitrim and £115,000 (146,000) for a pair of lakeside houses in Dowra, Co Cavan. More details at www.dmauctions.com.