Summer auction sales remain strong

The midsummer season has remained surprisingly busy, particularly in the property auction sector, with agents reporting high success rates and values at least a third over reserve prices.

By far, the most successful under-the-hammer result was that of Renville House in Oranmore in Co Galway. Set on 135 acres overlooking Galway Bay, the period home had an advised minimum value of €2 million set by Newbridge agent Jordan Auctioneers. Some 30 people attended ...