Investment Property Renovation and Refurbishment Services

A look at the works done to refresh and modernise Corville House.

Did you know? Along with the usual management services, we also offer project management and oversight of any renovations or refurbishments to your investment property! Whether your property needs just a bit of a freshen up, or a full-on overhaul, we can help take the stress out and make sure you stay on budget with our trusted network of quality suppliers and contractors.

We are very excited about this project! 3 Lower Grattan Hill is a derelict property that we purchased on behalf of a client, and are in the process of turning back around to be available for the rental market. This property is quite old, and has been in a terrible state for quite some time - therefore, it is going to have a lot of interesting issues for us to tackle! The first is going to be the stairs - the current staircases (both from ground floor to first floor, and from first floor to second) are extremely narrow and STEEP. They would not be compliant at all with current regulations, so we will be addressing that throughout the build and pushing out the layout of the stairs to reduce the incline. It may be hard to visualise now, what with all the holes in the wall to the outside world, but once this property is done it will have been brought up to a B3 energy rating as well! We have a long way to go yet, but once we are finished this property will be a beautiful, two-bedroom home. As we are undergoing application for the vacant property grant on behalf of our client as well, once complete this home will be on the rental market for a minimum of 10 years! Stick with us as we document the whole renovation process! #revivingandrestoring #vacantpropertyrefurbishmentgrant #vacantpropertygrant #vacantproperty #derelictproperty #derelictpropertycork #everyhomematters #cork #corkcityireland #countycork #corkhomes #corkproperty #corkpropertymarket #powellpropertycork

In Episode 2, we move from Lower Grattan Hill to our latest restoration project on Shandon Street. This 1700s building has witnessed centuries of Cork City history and was once home to a family-owned greengrocer on the ground floor with apartments above that were rented to workers at the old Dunlops factory on the marina. After sitting sadly vacant for 15 years, it’s finally getting the revival it deserves. Despite its appearance, initial inspections revealed that much of the structure is in better shape than expected, thanks to an intact roof that protected the interiors from severe water damage. We'll be replacing rotten beams, removing outdated partitions, and redesigning the apartments to maximize natural light and river views. Kitchens and living areas will now take advantage of the south-facing windows on the front of the building, and bedrooms moved to the back for added privacy. Once completed, this historic building will bring five new stunning, modern apartments to Cork's housing market. #RevivingAndRestoring #VacantPropertyGrant #DerelictPropertyCork #everyhomematters #powellpropertycork

Great news in today's episode! We have officially received confirmation from the Cork City Council that our client has been approved for the full vacant property grant of €50,000, plus the top-up of €20,000 for derelict properties. This grant application was a big undertaking, so we are delighted to have gotten the best possible outcome for our client. In addition to the €70,000 grant from the council, we are going to be receiving around €22,000 in SEAI grants to bring the building up to an A3 energy rating, which will be a fantastic accomplishment for a building of this age (built around the 1930s). We are now offering our grant consultancy services for anyone looking to undertake a similar project; we can help you find all grants that your project is applicable for and help you decipher and navigate the complicated application process. Contact us at info@powellproperty.ie for more information! www.powellproperty.ie

For our last episode of 2024, we're going to look at the ground floor of the derelict property on Shandon Street! Previously (in episode 2) we gave you a look at the upper levels of the property, which were already residential. This time we are looking at the ground floors, which have been a mix of residential and retail until they were left empty around 20 years ago.

Join us for the first episode centred on 58 Cathedral Road, our third and final project property in this run of our Derelict Property series! 58 Cathedral Road was purchased by the owner at an auction. As the property was very outdated, we were instructed to give it a full, deep retro-fit to bring it up to modern standards. Everything from insulation to cabling are being addressed in this renovation. Previously, the house only had one bathroom - located right off kitchen, which obviously is not ideal. So we are installing a lobby between the kitchen and bathroom, and installing a second bathroom on the first floor. Most excitingly, once the property is finished it will have jumped from a G BER (the worst rating) all the way up to an A! This property has excellent potential, so subscribe to see how it comes along!

Progress at 58 Cathedral Road is moving fast! Take a walkthrough with us as we show off the brand-new kitchen, upgraded downstairs bathroom, brand-new upstairs bathroom, and energy-efficiency improvements. With all major internal work complete, it's time for the decorators to transform the space—stay tuned for the big reveal in our next video!