Cork City Council, in partnership with Murnane & O’Shea Limited has launched a new Affordable Housing Scheme at Heathfield, Carriginarra.

It is expected that there will be significant interest in the development of 70 homes which will be made available for sale under Cork City Council's Local Authority Affordable Purchase Scheme. The development consists of A2 rated architecturally designed homes, comprising a mix of two and three bedroom semi-detached homes and townhouses.

For those who qualify for the Affordable Housing Scheme, the homes will be available for sale from around 20 per cent below current market prices. The two bedroom homes will be available from €281,000 and three bedroom homes available from €301,000.

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The Heathfield Affordable Housing Scheme homes will generally be available for first-time buyers who do not already own a property, although exceptions will apply for 'Fresh Start' applicants.

This new scheme follows on from the previous Cork City Council Affordable Housing schemes at Newton Heights (Boherboy Road), Cluain Chaoin (Tower), Crann Darach (Montenotte) and Ardrostig (Bishopstown).

Lord Mayor of Councillor Kieran McCarthy stated: "Heathfield is significant part of Cork City Council's growing Affordable Housing portfolio. It will be an ideal place for those looking to get a foot on the property ladder, and to start putting down roots in an already thriving, vibrant community of Ballincollig, with all the wonderful amenities the town has to offer."

Brian Geaney, Assistant Chief Executive, Cork City Council, said: "The launch of the Heathfield Affordable Housing scheme marks another important milestone in Cork City Council's ambitious target to deliver affordable, quality homes for eligible applicants in Cork. The Heathfield scheme is our fifth Affordable Housing scheme in recent times and demonstrates our commitment to deliver on Cork City Council housing targets, as set out in the Government’s National Housing Plan, Housing for All".