WITH the autumn selling season now moving into full swing, early launches have been particularly successful. Last weekend, Leixlip-based agents Leahy Property Consultants had strong sales at two developments aimed at different ends of the market. In Lucan, 21 of the 26 four-bedroom semis and detached units released at Mount Andrew sold at prices from £150,000 to £215,000. MW Homes netted over £4 million from the launch and will be taking bookings this weekend for the four remaining homes.

The ever-expanding Dublin commuter belt was again in evidence when 13 of the 18 three-bedroom houses beside Athy railway station sold at prices from £89,950. This weekend Gerry Leahy will be offering the remaining five three-bedroom houses for sale, along with two four-bedroom detached homes at £118,950 and two four-bedroom detached bungalows at £120,000.

In west Dublin, O'Mahony Auctioneers sold all 13 houses off the plans in the Mulberry Court scheme at Carpenterstown Road. The two-bedroom back-to-back units fetched £139,500 and were mostly bought by single people. Martin O'Mahony is keeping a waiting list in the event of any of the buyers opting out.