Thomandgate, what is the area like?

stepbar

Folks,

I was looking at property in Limerick and I came across these two

http://www.daft.ie/1233334
http://www.daft.ie/121665

Is there a reason why they are so cheap? Is there a demand from renters in the area? Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Stephen

billy the squid

If you're looking for a cheapish house, go for one in Weston or Hyde Road.

personally I wouldn't live in Thomondgate.

ricey

Squid what are you talking about??

Weston or Hyde road is in no way a better area then Thomondgate
if you have ever been there you would know that.

Thomondgate is grand and il admit there is some messers around there
but thats all they are is messers not the king pins of the town.

jonski

stepbar wrote:

Is there a reason why they are so cheap?

Obviously there is , if something looks too good to be true then it usually is . What exactly were your plans for the properties for ? I can't imagine there being much demand from renters .

Amazotheamazing

billy the squid wrote:

If you're looking for a cheapish house, go for one in Weston or Hyde Road.

personally I wouldn't live in Thomondgate.

Disagree completely. Would much rather live in Thomondgate than either Weston or Hyde Road.

billy the squid

Ricey, I have lived in Weston for several years, it isnt that bad.

I would live there before thomondgate anyway.

1huge1

Were exactly is hyde road which billy mentioned earlier... once again living in limerick county leaves me useless when it comes to city areas names

Poxyshamrock

1huge1 wrote:

Were exactly is hyde road which billy mentioned earlier... once again living in limerick county leaves me useless when it comes to city areas names

It's a long wide road that links Childers Road (by Lidl) with Colbert Station.

bazz26

1huge1 wrote:

Were exactly is hyde road which billy mentioned earlier... once again living in limerick county leaves me useless when it comes to city areas names

Come out of Colbert Station turn left and follow the road up to the traffic lights. Straight ahead through the traffic lights and your on Hyde Road. Hyde Road brings you by Prospect and Weston.

1huge1

oh ya i know it, its close enough to janesborough and jackman park, Its not the worst of areas from my experience

Crea

Depends what you're looking for but I wouldn't live in Thomondgate. Can't imagine there's much of a rent demand but double check with letting agents.

ninty9er

I'd see no problem with Thomondgate in general, but there are roads within that I'd probably steer clear of. I'm sure Billy is aware of the issues that were/are?? around Weston Gardens and very few boarded houses causing other residents trouble in terms of AntiSocial and Vermin. Not sure if it's been fixed yet, but I do know it was something that was/is being worked on.

This is less likely in Thomondgate in my experience. Having that said there are areas of Weston that are arguably better than Thomondgate.

derfen

On first impressions, i'd be leaning towards the one at 2 Boyles villas, for no other reason than it's closer to that main road along there which is not so bad.

As far as Renting goes, Limerick Institute of Technology is about 10 minutes walk from there, and plenty of students rented in that area when i was going there. I don't know if that's still the case now but probably worth looking into.



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billy the squid

44 Griffith Avenue is €95,00 according to Hamptons estate agents. pretty good for a semi detatched house, it is at the quiet end of Griffith avenue also.

Sexton Street North in thomondgate theres one for €115k

billy the squid

44 griffith avenue is on the market for €95k and it is at the quieter end of the avenue.

You could also buy one on sexton street north for €115 k, but be warned you are right on top of the stret, and the traffic on sexton street north is not only noisy, but constantly busy road.

yayamark

billy the squid wrote:

If you're looking for a cheapish house, go for one in Weston or Hyde Road.

personally I wouldn't live in Thomondgate.

U must be joking, trying to get him killed or the house petrol bombed.

thomondgate would be a much safer option
thouh i cant understand why u wouldn't just pick options like raheen, dooradoyle, or castletroy?

sioda

yayamark wrote:

U must be joking, trying to get him killed or the house petrol bombed.

thomondgate would be a much safer option
thouh i cant understand why u wouldn't just pick options like raheen, dooradoyle, or castletroy?

Ok a bit OTT.

Raheen Dooradoyle and defo for castletroy will not give you a bargain house.

Both areas have pros and cons.

Taking any antisocial stuff out of it.

Hyde Road is much closer to town and general facilities.

Thomondgate is over the bridge which always makes it seem further away does not have the greatest amenites.

As a person who has lived near both places I would choose hyde road if only for the ease of getting there.

Plus both houses in thomondgate are a good walk from the main drag of sexton street north

billy the squid

yayamark wrote:

U must be joking, trying to get him killed or the house petrol bombed.

thomondgate would be a much safer option
thouh i cant understand why u wouldn't just pick options like raheen, dooradoyle, or castletroy?

What? in Weston? petrol bombings in weston are extremely rare.. havent heard of one happening in weston inyears. and even at that it was related to some family feud.

Random petrol bombings in weston is a myth.

yayamark

billy the squid wrote:

What? in Weston? petrol bombings in weston are extremely rare.. havent heard of one happening in weston inyears. and even at that it was related to some family feud.

Random petrol bombings in weston is a myth.

fair enough they are linked to a family feud but i wouldn't tell a friend to live there

stepbar

Interesting replies. I would be looking at renting the house out but I think it would be more hassle than it is worth. I'm not getting a good vibe from the area.

billy the squid

When are you looking to move into said house?

ricey

He's not as he said its for renting out.

Squid its not like you too talk crap like that
i have loads of family in thomondgate and have
always found it ok.