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Every week I record a members’ episode where I answer the questions members have sent in during the week. This one has eight questions in it, and I’m putting the first two out here on the main feed. First, a member bidding on a home where there’s a family connection to the place. The seller knows about it, knows how badly they want it, and is using that against them in the bidding. What you can actually do once that information is out there. Then the windows and doors grant. It only became available on its own in March this year, before that you could only get it through a One Stop Shop, so a lot of people are working off information that’s gone out of date. I go through what it’s worth depending on the type of home you have, and the condition attached to it that’s going to catch people out, because your attic and walls need to be sorted before you can claim for windows at all. The other six questions in the full episode cover bidding strategy and how to find out who you’re bidding against, mortgage protection and why you shouldn’t buy it from your lender, attic conversions that were never signed off, the BER advisory report, what you can safely do yourself when you’re renovating, and where to buy materials. Members get one of these every week, along with the full guide, the book as a download, the monthly session, and unlimited property reports. homebuyerready.ie

I’ve built HomeBuyerReady.ie to help you through the whole buying process, with a free account giving you access to property reports, calculators, an assistant and tools to keep track of the homes you’re viewing. It is basically everything you need to know to buy a home, all in one place. Ten Questions sent in by my Instagram followers Is there going to be a crash, and how long can prices keep climbing? How does a home go 300k over asking, and was the asking price just wrong? How are upsizers meant to compete when they always have a home to sell? Fixed or variable, and for how long? Will the 500k Help to Buy and First Home threshold ever move? How do you assess an apartment’s sinking fund and the risk of a surprise levy? Sale agreed on a home with the attic trusses cut, and renegotiating when the planning is off How do you pick a solicitor, and what are they actually doing in all that silence? What data should be on a property listing that isn’t? What has been the most frustrating part of all this for me? Sponsor: Beat the Bank

Why does buying or selling a house in Ireland take so long? In this episode, I'm joined by Jacob Law to discuss what's wrong with the conveyancing process, why solicitor delays are so common, and how technology could make buying and selling homes much quicker. Having served on the Government's Conveyancing Reform Working Group, I also discuss our recommendations for fixing the system, including an eight-week target for completing sales. We look at eConveyancing, digital signatures, and how Jacob Law are already doing things differently. Buying your first home? Visit HomebuyerReady.ie for my complete homebuyer's guide, mortgage calculators, property reports and loads of tools to help you buy your own home. This episode features Jacob Law, a paid partner of Crazy House Prices.

I’ve built HomeBuyerReady.ie to help you through the whole buying process, with a free account giving you access to property reports, calculators, an assistant and tools to keep track of the homes you’re viewing. It is basically everything you need to know to buy a home, all in one place. In this episode, I break down the latest Daft house price report, what slowing price growth actually means for buyers, and whether Ireland’s housing market is finally starting to cool. I also look at the Government’s review of online bidding and why I think the bigger issue is the whole homebuying and selling process in Ireland. Sponsors: Beat the Bank

The State is spending €11.8 billion on housing this year across more than 40 schemes, tax measures and State agencies. So where is all that money going, and are we getting enough homes in return? I also introduce Homebuyer Ready, my new website designed to help you through every stage of buying a home in Ireland. I explain its property reports, bidding tools, mortgage information, deposit calculator, viewing checklists and property tracker. Homebuyer Ready is currently free while it is being tested. Set up your account at homebuyerready.ie.   Sponsors: Beat the Bank

I've packed ten of my best home buying tips into this episode and kept it to ten minutes. We go through everything from why you should be saving 12-13% and not just 10%, to the websites I used to research every property before I set foot in a viewing, to the warning signs in listings that most buyers miss. All good stuff. 10 minutes well spent. Sponsors: Beat the Bank Please support the Podcast and Instagram if you can over on my Patreon Make sure to follow me on Instagram and if you want to support the page and podcast, head over to my Patreon and get access to over 150 extra exclusive podcasts.

Three things this week. The government released its affordable housing figures for 2025 and claimed 17,700 homes delivered. The real number of state-built affordable homes for purchase is 935; and not one of them was built in Dublin City. I go through exactly what's in those figures and why the headline number is misleading. Then: a proposal to cut stamp duty for first-time buyers. Sounds like good news. I explain why it might not be. And finally: the plan to allow modular homes in back gardens without planning permission. No oversight, no tenancy rights for occupants, and who is going to enforce regulations? I explain why I think it's a tragedy waiting to happen. Sponsors: Beat the Bank Please support the Podcast and Instagram if you can over on my Patreon Make sure to follow me on Instagram and if you want to support the page and podcast, head over to my Patreon and get access to over 150 extra exclusive podcasts.

This week is a full listener Q&A — ten real questions from people in the thick of buying a home in Ireland right now. I cover: what to do when you're the only bidder and the estate agent goes silent on you. Why a bank can refuse your mortgage because of a management company — and what it means if yours does. Whether siblings can buy together and how you handle unequal repayments. Could global instability actually crash the Irish housing market? The bid-accepted-but-no-savings-left dilemma. Why there's been no buying strike despite prices being objectively outrageous. Why buying a car when you have AIP could cost you your mortgage. Whether renewing a fixed rate a year early was the right call. What a year in Australia does to your Help to Buy entitlement. And how to actually pick the right area to buy in — and what's worth compromising on. No news this week. Just the questions that matter. You can order my book: "How to buy a home in Ireland" here Sponsors: Financial Planning Matters Please support the Podcast and Instagram if you can over on my Patreon Make sure to follow me on Instagram and if you want to support the page and podcast, head over to my Patreon and get access to over 100 extra exclusive podcasts.

This week I’m breaking down eight of the biggest housing stories in Ireland right now, from the madness of some counties having far more Airbnbs than homes to rent, to housing starts falling off a cliff, to the fact we still have nearly 60 ghost estates almost 20 years after the crash. I also get into the planning changes that might actually help ordinary people, what mortgage rate warnings could mean for borrowers, and why so much of the new supply still feels out of reach for normal buyers and renters. Sponsors: Beat the Bank Please support the Podcast and Instagram if you can over on my Patreon Make sure to follow me on Instagram and if you want to support the page and podcast, head over to my Patreon and get access to over 100 extra exclusive podcasts.

Heavy episode this week, yet again. I go into the horrendous new homelessness record, why the government’s "completions" number is misleading, and how most new homes are being swallowed by investors instead of sold to ordinary buyers. I also talk about a shocking Wexford story where 36 eviction notices were handed out days before new rent protections kicked in; families left terrified while a developer tried to strong‑arm a taxpayer buyout.  It’s angry, it’s frustrating, and it matters. Tune in to understand what’s really going on and what you can do about it. Sponsors: Beat the Bank Please support the Podcast and Instagram if you can over on my Patreon Make sure to follow me on Instagram and if you want to support the page and podcast, head over to my Patreon and get access to over 100 extra exclusive podcasts.

Here is the audio from a recent Instagram Live I did with Eoin O' Connor, who you may know as The Mortgage Guy on Instagram! If you’ve been putting off sorting your mortgage, let this be your sign. We break down exactly where to start in the first 30 days: pick up the phone to a broker, get your free credit check, tidy up your bank accounts, and explore government schemes or family help to bridge the deposit. No nonsense, just practical steps, real timelines, and clear answers about borrowing limits, second-time buyer rules, renovation funding and expat options. If you want a quick, friendly chat about what you can actually afford, we’ll walk you through it. Please support the Podcast and Instagram if you can over on my Patreon Make sure to follow me on Instagram and if you want to support the page and podcast, head over to my Patreon and get access to over 100 extra exclusive podcasts.

Quick roundup from the latest housing news in Ireland: Revolut’s mortgage roll-out is on hold, a huge Dundrum site is finally turning into 934 homes despite one stubborn objector, the PSRA complaints system still feels broken, and there are some new SEAI grants worth knowing about. Also, I finish with a hot take; Ireland’s tax rules on investing are pushing people into property instead of simple, safe investment pots. Fixing that could actually help cool the housing madness.  Sponsors: Beat the Bank Please support the Podcast and Instagram if you can over on my Patreon Make sure to follow me on Instagram and if you want to support the page and podcast, head over to my Patreon and get access to over 100 extra exclusive podcasts.

In this quick episode I break down the big rental shake‑up hitting new tenancies from 1 March 2026: the nationwide rent cap (CPI or 2% max), rolling six‑year tenancy cycles, and the messy loopholes landlords might use. I also chat with housing expert Lorcan Sir about junk fees, landlords splitting companies to dodge rules, and the three simple questions you should ask before signing any new lease, plus why you must keep everything in writing. You can order my book: "How to buy a home in Ireland" here Sponsors: Financial Planning Matters Please support the Podcast and Instagram if you can over on my Patreon Make sure to follow me on Instagram and if you want to support the page and podcast, head over to my Patreon and get access to over 100 extra exclusive podcasts.

In this episode 47 I break down the terrifying drop in home starts, the Department of Housing’s PR antics, and the heartbreaking rise in older people facing homelessness. I also explain why Ireland’s so-called 'cost rental' isn’t the same as the Vienna model, call out a bizarre golf-club planning objection, and finish with a little mortgage-rate good news. Sponsors: Beat the Bank Please support the Podcast and Instagram if you can over on my Patreon Make sure to follow me on Instagram and if you want to support the page and podcast, head over to my Patreon and get access to over 100 extra exclusive podcasts.

Great chat with my favourite comedian right now, Chris Kent. He tells the wild, funny and painfully relatable story of nearly three years hunting for a home in Ireland; from terrible viewings and bizarre estate agents to bidding wars, a famous bouncy castle argument, and finally buying the rental they’d been living in. If you’re in the middle of house viewings or feeling fed up with the whole mess, this episode should help lighten the mood a bit! We chat mortgage struggles, the value of a good broker, the weirdest viewing moments, and why sometimes getting outbid is actually a blessing.  Sponsors: Beat the Bank Please support the Podcast and Instagram if you can over on my Patreon Make sure to follow me on Instagram and if you want to support the page and podcast, head over to my Patreon and get access to over 100 extra exclusive podcasts.