As the residential developments built during the Celtic tiger sit waiting for residents to some day move into them, the signs of abandonment are definitely beginning to show.

The fact is it doesn’t matter who owns them now, be it the developers, the banks or NAMA, these ghost estates and abandoned apartment blocks still need to be managed. They need to be looked after, not only to uphold the value they have left, but for the community they’ve been left in. The way I see it, its not just the developers who we should feel sorry for, but also the people who live in and beside these estates who have to look at the mess everyday.

If these developments were managed properly by the owners they wouldn’t be deteriorating so fast. They need someone to go in there every week or two to ensure no damage has been caused, no pipes have leaked and prevent dampness destroying the walls.

Yes it would cost more money for someone to manage it and look after the development on a regular basis, but surely that is worth investing in instead of letting a €10-€20 million euros development fall apart and eventually, more than likely, be knocked.

Whats the worst that could happen? The management company might even rent a few apartments out, and some income is better than none.

Let us know your thought s?

Bourke Property have added 4 new locations to their growing portfolio of properties to rent . We now offer a large range of properties both in town and in the county . Strandhill is an exceptionally popular location both for families and single people as it has many amenities to offer.

Moving to Sligo in the near future ? Contact us – we have  a large range of rental properties to view that  are immediately available .

All Landlords be advised that time is running out for NPPR which is the €200 tax on all second homes due before the end of June 2010. Check out the website https://www.nppr.ie/ for all further details.If this is an area where we can facilitate you please get in touch .

We would like to welcome all the new medical personnel moving to Sligo at the end of this month and we look forward to relocating you to Sligo . Also to all our Doctors leaving we hope you enjoyed Sligo and had a satisfactory tenancy with us here in Sligo and we would be glad to look after you again in the future should you move back again .

Bourke Property Management had a very successful meeting with Emer Nangle the newly appointed Property Manager for our Dublin liasion office Monti, 15, 16 Lwr Pembroke St Dublin .She spent the day in Sligo reviewing all their interests.

Sligo Citygate C0mplex residential section  is now fully occupied and the Management company are optimistic that we will paint and redecorate the lobbies in the near future.

It is still financially challenging to manage this complex in these times and we have switched to Bord Gais as our new energy supplier in a strive to be more cost effective.

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Bourke Property Management have been retained as managing agents of Citygate Apartment Complex in Sligo following on from a very productive developers/residents meeting held in the Sligo Park Hotel on the 24/02/10.

The rental market is on the up as properties are all but full and rental prices are holding steady.

In spite of recession the letting agency is busy and almost all our curent properties are occupied.The prices have stabilised and rents are holding their value.We are organising the inaugeral AGM of the Citygate Management Company and paperwork for same is considerable.Now that the frost and snow has passed we are assessing the tidy up and repairs that need to be done.There is a touch of spring in the air and hope forbetter things in the new year for all.

We are excited to rollout the launch of our new look  Website.We are confident that you will find it easy to navigate and access the information you require efficiently.Whether it is a Property Management issue or a Letting requirement  in the Sligo area -we have your answer.From Rosses Point to Strandhill we have the property you are looking for- just contact us to discuss your requirements .