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.

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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

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Another wild week in the Irish housing world: developers want €1m for a social home apartment, 75% of short‑term lets sit empty while homelessness climbs, and there’s even a surprise mortgage rate cut from Avant. I’ll walk you through the headlines and what it actually means for people trying to buy or rent in Ireland.

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If the sight of cranes around cities leaves you questioning why supply is so low, this episode is for you. I cut through the spin to explain the "supply you can't buy" problem, unpack the Taoiseach's controversial comments about immigration, and read the heartbreaking letters landing on the housing minister's desk.

I also cheer on solo buyers, look at why landlords selling up is making things worse, and end on a bit of good news: banks are finally warming to modular, green homes.

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Quick roundup of Ireland's housing madness - from a damp garden studio with mushrooms (you read that right) to families stuck after paying deposits, a brutal shortage of tradespeople slowing construction, and even a cheeky idea to crowdfund a historic mansion.

Join me for 12-minute cut-through of the week’s wildest stories, a bit of context, and a couple of hopeful wins that might actually matter to you.

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Quick roundup of the recent Irish housing chaos: a tone-deaf government video got pulled, 50-year mortgage ideas are floating around (terrible idea), the central bank’s calling out weak housing targets, and the EU’s finally moving on illegal Airbnb rentals. There’s also a new digital bank in town and mortgage rates are starting to fall; some good bits amid the nonsense.

If you care about buying, renting or just not being priced out, this episode packs the latest stats, a bit of ranting, and useful context to help you make sense of it all.

You can order my book: "How to buy a home in Ireland" here

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In today’s episode I’m joined by Sinéad O’Carroll from Finance Solutions to break down the full mortgage process in a clear, practical way. We talk through what you should have in place before applying, how lenders look at income and repayment ability, why your credit report matters, and why using a broker can save you time and stress.

We also answer the questions you sent in, including:

• Borrowing above the purchase price for renovations
• How mortgage exemptions work and who qualifies
• Switching your mortgage when your home’s value has increased
• What second-time buyers need to know when selling and buying at the same time
• Buying far from your workplace when you’re remote or hybrid
• How banks assess mixed PAYE and self-employed income
• Common credit report issues and how long they stay on record

If you’re hoping to buy in 2026, planning to switch, or want to understand how lenders make their decisions, this episode will give you a full roadmap.

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Psychotherapist Ann Bracken joins me to talk about the emotional toll the housing crisis is taking on people across Ireland — and what you can do to manage it.

We cover:

• Why housing stress puts you in survival mode

• How it affects sleep, mood, and relationships

• Tools to calm your nervous system and feel more in control

• What’s in your control (and what isn’t)

• How to build resilience without burning out

This isn’t medical advice, but it’s an honest chat with a professional who gets it — and who’s been through it too.

More on Ann’s work at annbrackentherapy.com

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