Reflecting on 2025: How DNG Galvin Helped Home Sellers in West Cork Achieve Smooth, Successful Moves

As 2025 draws to a close, we’re taking a moment to reflect on a truly remarkable year for home sellers across West Cork, including Kinsale, Bandon, and Clonakilty. From clients downsizing into the next chapter, to growing families finding their dream homes, and landlords selling long-held investments, every move had a unique story. One client hadn’t moved in over 30 years and was unsure where to start, while another was balancing work, children, and an overseas relocation. Both needed guidance, reassurance, and clarity.

At DNG Galvin, our mission throughout the year has remained the same: to provide expert guidance, personalised support, and peace of mind at every stage of the property journey in West Cork. By preparing homes properly and supporting sellers step by step, we help clients achieve smooth, successful sales — exactly the outcome every homeowner hopes for.

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We recently sold our family home through Majella at DNG Bandon, and we couldn’t be more pleased. From our first meeting, Majella impressed us with her professionalism, local knowledge, and genuine warmth. She guided us through every step with clarity and care. Thanks to her expertise, the sale moved smoothly, and we achieved a result we were very happy with.

Client Seller

A Personal, Bespoke Approach — 40 Years in the Making

At DNG Galvin, no two property sales are the same — and we believe they shouldn’t be treated that way. As a family-run estate agency with over 40 years’ experience in West Cork, our approach is always personal, considered, and bespoke.

Moving home can be emotional. You may feel uncertain, overwhelmed, or unsure of the process. Most people only buy or sell a handful of times in their lives, so questions are completely natural.

Our team consistently sees that prepared, well-presented homes attract stronger interest and smoother sales than properties brought to the market without preparation. From Kinsale to Clonakilty and Bandon, preparation remains one of the clearest factors in successful sales.

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When selling our family home, I didn’t know where to start. I was stressed, confused, and nervous. DNG Galvin mapped out every step and recommended other professionals to assist me. Highly recommend them.

Client Seller

Clear Advice When It Matters Most: Valuations & Professional Guidance

While property sales are a core part of what we do, our service extends far beyond selling homes.

Professional property valuations — whether for probate, divorce, transfer, Fair Deal, or mortgage purposes — are a vital part of our daily work across West Cork. They require accuracy, experience, and complete discretion.

Majella, an RICS Registered Valuer, brings care and professionalism to every valuation, with confidentiality always at the forefront. For many clients in Kinsale, Bandon, and Clonakilty, these valuations occur at sensitive moments, and trust is paramount.

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Majella carried out a Fair Deal valuation for our family home. Her professionalism, knowledge, and warm personality meant so much in handling such a sensitive issue. We were confident in trusting her completely.

Client Valuation

Supporting Landlords & Tenants Across West Cork

Caroline heads our property lettings and management, and throughout 2025 we supported landlords and tenants across West Cork, including Bandon and Clonakilty, during a challenging year.

With complex rules, upcoming legislative changes, and increased responsibility for landlords, clear guidance and reliable management are more important than ever. Whether clients required letting only or a full let-and-manage service, our focus remained the same — providing clarity, compliance, and peace of mind.

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Caroline has been managing several of my rental properties for over seven years. She handles tenant screening, leases, compliance, inspections, and advises on the latest regulations. I couldn’t do it without her.

Client Landlord

Reducing Stress Through Knowledge & Preparation – Property Clinic

Buying or selling a home is often described as one of life’s most stressful events — yet it should be exciting. In our experience as local estate agents in West Cork, stress usually comes from a lack of knowledge of the process.

Uncertainty about what happens next, how to prepare a property, or what to avoid can lead to delays, frustration, and even failed sales.

One of our core values is education — supporting clients so they enjoy smoother, more successful sales.

In 2024, we held Ireland’s first Property Clinic, bringing together a panel of experts including a solicitor, engineer, BER assessor, mortgage broker, and home stager in a relaxed, friendly environment. Due to demand, we hosted another Property Clinic in 2025 with fantastic feedback.
👉 Link to recording here

Majella also wrote monthly Property Clinic articles for the Irish Examiner, and contributed to the Irish Times, Southern Star, Echo, and Business Post. She appeared on C103FM and several podcasts discussing the West Cork property market, and in 2025 was elected Vice Chair of the SCSI Residential Group — sharing knowledge and best practice across the industry and wider community

Award-Winning Marketing for Property Sellers in West Cork

A highlight of 2025 was winning the Marketing Award at the National Property Awards.

Our digital platforms reached record engagement levels, and our website traffic grew significantly thanks to constant innovation. For sellers across West Cork, Kinsale, Bandon, and Clonakilty, strong marketing translates to stronger exposure — helping achieve the best price.

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Absolutely first-class service from DNG Galvin. Majella and Caroline’s communication across social media, online, and phone was brilliant. The timescale from going to market to completion was about 12 weeks. Their attention to detail, immediate responses, and updates were remarkable. Truly great teamwork.

Client Seller

Going the Extra Mile: A Full-Service Approach

2025 also marked our full embrace of home staging, achieving fantastic results for clients across West Cork.

We prepared properties for sale — organising painting, repairs, BER assessments, landscaping, and staging — and managed the entire process. For clients living overseas or elsewhere in Ireland, this removed stress and saved time.

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Many thanks to Majella and the DNG Galvin team for helping with our sale in Kinsale. Their support went far beyond managing viewings — they gave advice on preparing the property, sourcing tradespeople, staging, and ultimately achieving an excellent sale price. We would happily use them again and recommend them to friends.

Looking Ahead to 2026: Advice for Buyers & Sellers in West Cork

For buyers:
Be prepared. Have proof of funds ready, and ensure your solicitor and engineer are organised early.

For sellers:
Preparation is everything. Buyers in West Cork increasingly seek turnkey, energy-efficient homes and are willing to pay a premium. Check out our top tips to prepare your house for sale here.

We have properties coming to the market in January across Kinsale, Bandon, and Clonakilty, and encourage buyers to register interest early.

Whether downsizing, trading up, selling investment property, land, or farm, we’re here to guide you every step. Alongside sales, we provide comprehensive lettings, management, and professional valuations across West Cork.

Thank you to everyone who trusted us in 2025. We look forward to supporting more clients across West Cork, Kinsale, Bandon, Clonakilty and surrounds in 2026.

Majella & Caroline
DNG Galvin

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BS (Hons) Real Estate | MRICS | MSCSI
Chartered Member of the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI) and Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)

Majella Galvin is an award-winning Chartered Surveyor, Registered Valuer, and Director of DNG Galvin, a multi-award-winning, family-run estate agency serving Cork and West Cork for over 40 years. An award-winning industry leader, Majella serves as Vice Chair of the SCSI Residential Professional Group, is a committee member of the SCSI Southern Region, and is regularly featured in national media and podcasts, including The Irish Times, Irish Examiner, Virgin Media News, and iProperty Radio. With 17 years’ experience across residential, commercial, and agricultural property, she provides expert guidance and trusted advice to homeowners navigating the property market.

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