Property options in the Republic of Ireland range widely. Residential property ranges from small apartment style homes to larger cottages and to open land. Foreign nationals are able to purchase real estate in Ireland, without many restrictions. However, the process of purchasing real estate here is a bit unique in that property is either sold at auction or through a treaty. Although a bit more tricky, foreign nationals should you no problem purchasing a home in the country.

The types of property available range widely, based on size and location. In the heart of the larger cities, such as Dublin, you can expect to find homes with less land surrounding them and with less space, at a higher price, then you will find in the outskirts of the city and in the more agricultural regions of the country. Below are some of the most common types of residential property on the market in the Republic of Ireland and a description of what they are commonly like.

Apartment: An apartment in Ireland is likely to have one floor. In more densely populated areas, these apartments will have several rooms, with a small, galley style kitchen and a bath. In more luxurious accommodations, there is more space and added features.

Cottage: A cottage is a common type of home in Ireland. These are most often single story homes, usually on the smaller side. They can be found on the outskirts of a city or in the more remote areas of the country. The amount of land they have is very dependent on their location.

Country Home: A country home is a large estate, often with a significant amount of land surrounding it. A country home in Donegal may have more land surrounding it then in Louth, though. These homes are often newer construction, more detailed and have numerous bedrooms and baths.

Townhouse: A townhouse or townhome is often placed right next to the neighboring home. There is little to no land outside of the home, though it may be between two and three stories high. Often, these homes have limited space, but are commonly found in the center of town.

Terraced House: A terraced house is similar to that of a townhouse, though often larger and more elaborate, with more space and more land. In many cases, these are newer construction, though not always. They will have between two and three bedrooms and one and three baths, depending on location and price.

Purchasing any of these properties in Ireland can be a great investment, for the right person. Compare a variety of options, including open land. There are off plan properties in many areas of the country, too.