Some people want a house they can walk into, unpack and settle in straight away. Others like to see the bigger picture and make it their own - or develop it for a profit.
Here are another five properties from around Dublin that need a bit of short-term work for long-term gains...
13 Glenarm Avenue, Drumcondra
€595,000
3-bed end-of-terrace house
A beautiful end-of-terrace in the heart of red-brick Drumcondra, just off the main road.
Plenty of space inside and out, period features and huge scope for improvements - the potential is there for a wonderful family home.
34 Moeran Road, Walkinstown
€330,000
3-bed end-of-terrace house
An affordable family home in a popular area, this house doesn't need a huge amount of work - but the opportunity is there to make it yours.
Plenty of parking space and a back garden make for a very appealing proposition.
17 Pearse Square, Dublin 2
€750,000
4-bed terraced house
Here's an opportunity to own a stunning Victorian terrace in the heart of the city - just off Pearse Street and a short stroll from the city centre, Grand Canal Dock and IFSC.
Plenty of work to be done here, but you get four bedrooms and living accommodation across three floors, facing out over the beautiful park in Pearse Square.
5 Ashford Cottages, Stoneybatter
€260,000
3-bed end-of-terrace house
As you can see, this one is far from a quick flip - but it's an opportunity to own a 3-bed home in one of Dublin's most desirable, fashionable areas.
It also features a garden area to the side and rear, and a garage - all of which opens up the possibilities of extension or the creation of an idyllic city garden.
The Nurseries, Upper Main Street, Rush
€475,000
4-bed townhouse
Off we go to the north Dublin coast to check out a striking property in the beautiful seaside village of Howth.
Behind the striking art deco interior is a substantial property that needs a full refit and refurb, but that has the potential to create a fantastic family home.
Most appealing of all, perhaps, is an extremely long back garden that also has access from a side road. The possibilities are endless!
