Once the sales advice has been obtained and estimated realization prices established, we recommend that a vendor discuss the tax implications of selling the property with his / her accountant.

Following on from last weeks Blog on Step 1 of Selling The Family Farm / Assets where we covered seeking legal advice as your first point of contact , we now move onto the second step which is to obtain independent sales and valuation advice.

Over the coming weeks Clive Kavanagh, Director here at Jordan Auctioneers with ‘on the ground’ first hand experience of dealing with the sale of agricultural land and country properties will be outlining the various considerations with regard to selling the family farm and/or land.

Jordan Auctioneers are delighted to present this superb 2 bedroom terraced house in Coneyboro, built c. 2006 extending to 81.4 sq.m. (c. 876 sq.ft.). The property has the benefit of Hardwood & PVC double glazed windows and doors. There is a concrete driveway to the front providing off street parking and a garden to the rear. The property is within easy access to the M9 motorway at Junction 3.

Jordan Auctioneers, Newbridge together with Joint Agents Lavelle Commercial Property, Naas have just brought to the market an important and strategic placed fully serviced development site of 23.6 Acres (9.56 Hectares) zoned Objective H – “Industrial & Warehousing” within the Newbridge Local Area Plan 2013 – 2021.

The Old Schoolhouse is a quaint residence dating back to 1863 originally founded by the Duke of Leinster, adjacent to the front gates of Kilkea Castle Hotel, Golf Course & Leisure Centre on c. 180 acres of mature parkland which was the Seat of the Fitzgerald Clan for over 700 years. Kilkea was the birthplace of Antarctic explorer Ernest Shackleton. Steeped in history it was the national school for the surrounding area from 1863 to 1950 when the pupils moved to an adjoining new school and the property became a residence and shop until the mid 90s. Oozing charm and character the property is finished in a limestone exterior with granite quoins on corners. Set amid 1/3 Acre enclosed by a stone wall approached via 2 gravel driveways with gardens in lawn, hedges, trees and shrubs.

West End is a completely new 3 storey residence built in 1996 sympathetically incorporated into an existing terrace. Situated in the centre of the Monasterevin adjacent to the River Barrow, schools, shops, church and only a 5 minute walk from the Train Station. This is a spacious family home containing c. 3,165 sq.ft. (c. 294 sq.m.) of well proportioned light filled accommodation presented in excellent condition throughout.

Jordan Auctioneers are offering a derelict cottage on 6.2 acres for sale by online Auction. The subject property is in an excellent location close to a range of surrounding towns and villages including Robertstown 2.7km, Prosperous 4.5km, Caragh 6.6km, Clane 9.5km, Sallins 12.5km & Naas 13km. The property is also close to the Motorway network with the M7 accessible in 20 mins and the M4 in 30 minutes.

Jordan Auctioneers have a lovely piece of top-quality land c. 46.2 acres in Narraghmore, Co. Kildare for sale by Private Treaty with a guide price of €640,000. The property is located in the townsland of Battlemount close to Athy (12km), Kilcullen (20km), Newbridge / The Curragh (25km) and the M9 (7km). It is accessed via a series of very good quality roads with extensive frontage onto same. There are superb views from the lands towards the Wicklow Mountains.

Jordan Auctioneers have just launched c. 55 acres of agricultural lands at Fossy Upper, Timahoe, Co. Laois. The property is in an excellent location approx 1km from the village of Timahoe, 12km from Portlaoise, 9km from Stradbally and 8km from The Swan. Timahoe itself is a very attractive village having the added benefit of being within easy reach of several surrounding towns.

Jordan are delighted to bring to the market this truly smashing farm in South Kildare on 165 acres with a Period Residence and Yard. The property is located just outside the village of Kilkea in south Kildare, close to the border with Carlow. It is set amongst rolling farmland and is surrounded by some of the best arable and grass lands in the country. It offers tremendous accessibility close to Castldermot 6km, Carlow 11km, and Athy 12km. The M9 (Junction 4) is a mere 10-minute drive with Dublin City accessible within 45 minutes.

Jordan Auctioneers are on the ready to bring this derelict residence to Auction complete with limestone yard and outbuildings on circa 8.5 acres. Approximately 2km from the village of Killenard, 4.5km from Monasterevin and 15km from Portlaoise. The M7 Motorway (Junction 14) is only 10 minutes’ drive with Dublin City accessible in an hour.

Jordan Auctioneers have completed the sale of several properties recently, moving from the traditional Public Auction forum to Online Auction platforms via www.offr.io and www.livestock-live.com. Talking to Clive Kavanagh he explains that ‘with constantly moving Covid19 restrictions and limits on gatherings Jordans felt the need to try other forums so plans could be made with some certainty’.

Jordan Auctioneers have just brought to the market another smashing holding of agricultural land, just outside Athy (6km) extending to circa 54.5 acres. The property is surrounded by some of the best land in the County. It is close to a range of locations including Portlaoise (20km), Carlow (24km) and Newbridge (35km) and has good accessibility to both the M7 (25 mins) & M9 (20 mins) Motorways.

Rooske Lodge is a substantial detached 5 bedroom home on a mature c. 1.2 acre site enclosed by mature trees and hedges with tennis court. This is an ideal development opportunity which is zoned residential in the Kildare Development Plan (subject to planning permission).

Jordan Town & Country Estate Agents, Newbridge are offering the Old Schoolhouse at Carnalway for sale by Online Auction. The property stands on 0.6 acre on a quiet enclosed well sheltered site and extends to c. 1,635 sq.ft. It would benefit from upgrading, re-decoration and modernisation but has huge potential.

Jordan Auctioneers are delighted to offer this ideal opportunity to acquire a substantial home with many extra features including a c. 500 sq.ft. mews suitable as a separate apartment / home office in addition to a secure, block built stable and 1/2 acre paddock.

Exciting opportunity to renovate a detached bungalow and/or build on c. 3/4 Acre site divided into 2 lots with full planning permission.

Jordan Auctioneers have brought another excellent block of land to the market located close to the village of Caragh (1.5km), at Castlekeely. It is easily accessible to a wide range of locations including Naas 7.5km, Newbridge 10km, Sallins 9km, Clane 9km and the M7 7.5km.

The Executors of the Late Stan Cosgrove, internationally known vet, have instructed Jordan Town & Country Estate Agents, Newbridge to offer his residence for sale, a lovely period house in a mature setting fronting onto the River Barrow in Monasterevin.