Douglas Newman Good is seeking €185,000 for 55 Ballyneety Road, a two-bedroom terraced house needing updating in Lower Ballyfermot, Dublin 10. Kate McMorrow finds properties at a similar price in Portugal, Brazil, Cyprus and Italy.
PORTUGAL: The Algarve
This traditional Portuguese beach cottage is in the picturesque fishing village of Salema, less than a minute from cafés and the beach. For sale furnished, with two/three bedrooms, a south-facing balcony and patio.
Price: €185,000
Agent: Hamptons International 00351 282 789 336
CYPRUS: Paphos
In the Coral Bay area on the island's western coast, a two-bedroom ground floor apartment in a small complex with mature communal gardens, within walking distance of the beach. In good condition and ready to let.
Price: €187,500
Agent: Cyprus Sun Properties 01 235 2195
SOUTH AMERICA: Brazil
A 16-bedroom pousada in Buzios, a beach resort two hours north of Rio de Janeiro. Includes sauna, pool, outside bar, separate owner's house. All rooms have air-conditioning, a mini-bar and ceiling fan.
Price: €189,000
Agent: Oswaldo 0055 22 2623-2230
ITALY: Umbria
A large split-level two-bedroom apartment, completely restored, in the picture postcard village of Paciano. Sittingroom and kitchen with fireplace on the first floor and two-bedrooms and two bathrooms on the second.
Price: €175,000
Agent: Immobiliare il Castella 0039 7595 1347
