Chap.ie goes from strength to strength

The CIF new homes web site www.chap.ie launched in February, continues to go from strength to strength, having now recorded in excess of 50,000 unique visits from people interested in getting on to the property ladder in Cork.

Chap.ie is unique in that it concentrates solely on the new homes market and unlike most other property web sites, Chap.ie links the user directly to the builder of the new house or apartment, removing the involvement of the selling agent and simplifying the process of buying a new home.

Speaking recently about the success of Chap.ie, Alan Morris, CIF Executive, Southern Region said:

“People are again beginning to see the benefits of owning their own home when compared to renting.  If  you combine the recent lowering of mortgage interest rates with the reduction in house prices throughout the country, the idea of owning a new home is fast becoming a reality for people, who in recent years, may not have been able to afford to get on the property ladder.”

“On Chap.ie there are now over 500 new homes for sale, located throughout Cork city and county. The feedback we have received from people using Chap.ie to find a new home is that the web site is very easy to use, with no clutter and no unnecessary advertisements or graphics.  Favorite features with users are the interactive map and the new “Did you know” section, which provides information on the benefits of buying a new home in the current market. All this, combined with the simple and clear way the information in presented on Chap.ie , allows the potential buyer access the best selection of houses for sale in Cork, in just a few clicks.”

 “When Chap.ie was launched in February of this year, CIF knew that there was pent up demand for new housing in Ireland, but we have been amazed at how quickly people have adapted to using Chap.ie as one of their main sources of information when they want to see what new homes are available for sale in Cork.“

 “With in excess of 50,000 unique visits to Chap.ie, all indications are that the Irish housing market is finding its feet again.”