Released in partnership with awardwinning UK developer City Lofts PLC, which specialises in transforming old landmark buildings into residential properties as well as pioneering new development schemes, the apartments for sale are in three locations . . . Liverpool, Manchester and Cardiff . . . and "nished to a high standard, with Conran kitchens by Terence Conran and a number of fittings by legendary Danish designer Arne Jacobsen.

One-bed apartments in Princes Dock, Liverpool, range from 240,500 and have floor space of 577sq ft, with completion due in summer 2006. Conran & Partners are the architects for Salford Quays, Manchester. One-bed apartments here start at 271,700 for a 531sq ft property. Cardiff has seen a wave of new development, including the 15-storey Admiral House scheme, again Conrandesigned, with 477sq ft one-bed units from 256,500. The leaseback scheme from Ely Properties operates for a 10-year period with an optional break clause after "ve years.

A full legal pack can also be arranged with all legal matters and contract signing arranged in Dublin.