Applications open for 11 new Athlone homes under affordable purchase scheme

Westmeath County Council announced this week that applications were opening for the purchase of eleven new homes in the under-construction Dún An Rí housing development in Coosan, Athlone, through the local authority's affordable purchase scheme.

The council said applications were being accepted on its website from noon on today (Wednesday, June 19), and were open to first-time buyers or those who qualify under its 'fresh start principle'.

The eleven remaining properties consist of two three-bedroom houses, two two-bedroom houses, and seven two-bedroom duplexes.

Income limits apply in respect of the purchase of the new 'affordable' homes at Dún An Rí, which are priced from approximately €238,000 to €300,000.

The Dun An Rí development is due to see a total of 426 homes built on land bordering Buccaneers rugby club, in the townlands of Coosan, Cornamagh, and Clonbrusk.

Last summer, the council first advertised the availability of 21 homes in the development through the affordable purchase scheme.

When reopening the application portal this week, it said: "Applications will be assessed in line with the Westmeath County Council 'scheme of priority' for Affordable Dwelling Purchase Agreements.

"The online application system will re-open on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at 12 noon.

"In advance of this it is recommended that interested purchasers familiarise themselves with the application process and required documentation, in particular a copy of your mortgage approval in principle.

"A deposit of 10% of the purchase price of the property will be required," it added.

For more information, or to apply for the scheme, visit: www.westmeathcoco.ie