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By Ted Healy of DNG TED HEALY

So, we have all heard that spring and autumn are the best times to sell your home, haven’t we? This simply isn’t the case all of the time.

If a large proportion of would-be sellers are “waiting till spring” to go to the market, why then wait to copy them when competition is at its highest?

The myth that spring and autumn are the best times to sell your home can be misleading. It is based on the assumption that families aren’t looking to move around Christmas, and are all on holidays in the summer!

These traditional selling periods have gone out the window in recent years and here is why:

Less Competition

Fewer properties on the market will result in increased viewings of your home. As stock levels remain low, interest levels remain high. Don’t wait to join the competition – get out ahead of them.

Holiday Activity

The Christmas holiday season is a time people take stock for the year ahead. Decisions are made at home by the fire. Buyers do not take time off house hunting during the holidays, viewing activity can actually increase, predominantly online. Online property hits can increase over the festive season so make sure your agent has a strong online presence.

Returning home for Christmas

It is always great to see familiar faces over the festive season, faces you may only see once a year. Ask yourself how many of them may be considering a move home in the next year. Put yourself in the shop window and don’t miss out on potential buyers.

So, for anyone contemplating selling in the spring, perhaps it is worth considering bringing it forward? Why not plan a January launch? Properties are scarce at present so consider getting ahead of the competition. Remember big household decisions for the year ahead are made at Christmas.

Contact us on 064 6639000 or killarney@dng.ie for a free DNG valuation and we will ensure your property is best placed for a successful outcome.

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Soroptimist make €3k donation to Rockmount Care Centre

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Members of the Killarney Soroptimist Society visited the Rockmount Care Centre on Wednesday, to present a cheque for €3000 to Nurse Manager Mary Hussey.


The significant sum was raised during the society’s successful annual pancake morning held on Shrove Tuesday at the Killarney Avenue Hotel.
Rockmount Care Centre provides essential support as a dedicated day care facility for individuals living with Dementia and Alzheimer’s, serving many clients and families from the Killarney area.
These funds arrive at a vital time, as they are earmarked for the centre’s new sensory garden project, which is currently in the design phase.
Pictured at the presentation are Soroptimists members handing over the proceeds to Mary Hussey. The society extended their thanks to the Killarney Avenue Hotel and all those who supported the fundraiser to help make this donation possible.

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Public realm works begin on Main Street and Kenmare Place

Repair works for the Killarney Public Realm project officially commenced on Monday, April 20, following approval from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. This phase of the project, […]

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Repair works for the Killarney Public Realm project officially commenced on Monday, April 20, following approval from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage.

This phase of the project, funded by the URDF, focuses on enhancing the streetscape and accessibility of both Main Street and Kenmare Place.
To allow the appointed contractors to carry out the investment safely, a section of the R-878 on Main Street, stretching from Kenmare Place to Plunkett Street, is now closed to traffic. This first period of construction is scheduled to run from April 20 until July 3.
Recognising the importance of the tourism season, the council has confirmed the street will fully reopen from July 4 to October 4 to accommodate peak summer traffic. Following this break, works will resume for a second period starting October 5 and running until December 4.
While vehicle diversions are in place, pedestrian access to all businesses and emergency service access will be maintained throughout the construction phases. Kerry County Council stated that these works are part of a wider programme to improve the safety and quality of the town centre and has thanked the public and local business owners for their cooperation during these essential improvements.

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