In this episode of The Crazy House Prices Podcast, I break down what happens after a sale is agreed upon in Ireland, drawing from my book "How to Buy a Home in Ireland." I cover the crucial steps following a 'sale-agreed' status, such as notifying your solicitor, paying a booking deposit, arranging a pre-purchase survey, and securing mortgage prote…

In this episode of "The Crazy House Prices Podcast," I delve into the extra costs of buying a home in Ireland, a key topic from my book "How to Buy a Home in Ireland." I cover essential expenses beyond the deposit, such as stamp duty, solicitor and valuer fees, property tax, home and mortgage protection insurance, and moving costs. Listeners will g…

This episode is a must-listen for anyone embarking on the journey of buying a home, especially focusing on the crucial six-month preparation period before applying for a mortgage. In This Episode: - Getting Organised: Understand why the six months leading up to your mortgage application are vital and how to best prepare during this period. - Credit…

In this enlightening episode of The CHP Podcast, I delve into a crucial topic for parents in Ireland: how to effectively invest your children’s allowance for a prosperous future. Joined by Niall, financial expert from Financial Planning Matters, we explore the intricacies and benefits of the Children's Regular Savings Plan. We discuss everything fr…

In this enlightening episode, I chat with friend and sponsor of the CHP page, Niall O' Connor who is a certified financial planner to demystify the world of personal finance. We begin with the basics of investing, exploring its importance for financial growth. Delve into common investment avenues, understanding their risk and returns to make inform…

In this episode, I chat to Dara Turnbull of Housing Europe about potential solutions to Ireland's Housing Crisis. It is a lengthy and very informative chat, with a lot of good ideas. Don't forget to leave a review and consider joining my Patreon community for exclusive access to more podcasts, patron-only Q&As, and conversations with experts. Happy…

In this must-listen episode of 'The Crazy House Prices Podcast,' I chat with content creator Niamh O'Sullivan to learn about her journey to homeownership. Niamh shares intimate details from the initial tour of her now-home to the "letter trick" strategy that won her the bid—even after being outbid. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer or just thin…

In this episode, I talk about our "off-market letter trick" and detail how we managed to buy a home without the need or use of an Estate Agent. It's a story of hope, resilience, and creativity in an unforgiving market! Don't forget to leave a review and consider joining my Patreon community for exclusive access to more podcasts, patron-only Q&As, a…

In this episode, I chat to An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, about the housing crisis and his government's role in that. Don't forget to leave a review and consider joining my Patreon community for exclusive access to more podcasts, patron-only Q&As, and conversations with experts. Happy home hunting! You can order my book: "How to buy a home in Ireland"…

In this episode, I chat to Lorcan Sirr about the reasons why housing is so expensive in Ireland. We dive into the crucial facts and figures behind the headlines. Don't forget to leave a review and consider joining my Patreon community for exclusive access to more podcasts, patron-only Q&As, and conversations with experts. Happy home hunting! You ca…

In this episode, I dive into the crucial aspect of buying a home in Ireland – bidding. Learn insider tips and strategies collected from successful bidders and estate agents to help you navigate the bidding process with confidence. I'll discuss essential topics, such as researching the property and area, understanding your buying position, and devel…

Check out Tony's podcast; Tony Cantwell's Hit Show wherever you get your podcasts and you can support his Patreon by clicking here You can pre-order my book: "How to buy a home in Ireland" here Sponsors: Beat The Bank & Daft.ie Please support the Podcast and Instagram if you can over on my Patreon Make sure to follow me on Instagram and if you want…

You can pre-order my book: "How to buy a home in Ireland" here Sponsors: Beat The Bank & Daft.ie 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 60 extra exclusive podcasts…

You can pre-order my book: "How to buy a home in Ireland" here Sponsors: Financial Planning Matters & Daft.ie 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 60 extra exclusive podcasts…

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In this episode I chat with the minister about his policies, the homeless figures, Build To Rent plus lots more. You can pre-order my book: "How to buy a home in Ireland" here 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 Pa…

Links to the websites discussed: - Calculate your property tax - Property Price Register - MyPlan.ie - LandDirect.ie - Flood Info - BER cert search on SEAI - RIAI building and construction costs guidelines - Broadband, TV and Phone availability search - Network coverage map You can pre-order my book: "How to buy a home in Ireland" here Please suppo…

After thousands of conversations with people looking to buy a home, I think I have gleaned some valuable information and have a pretty good insight into what the most common problems are. So I decided to try and come up with some solutions! Here are the problems: Home buying taking too long People being gazumped Buyers/Sellers Pulling out Local aut…

This is the first episode in a series all about How To Buy a Home in Ireland I run through everything you need to know about your mortgage plus a few questions at the end: - If I have AIP, can I take out a small loan to cover costs? - Can I get a renovation mortgage? - How do you calculate in advance what your repayments will be? You can pre-order …

You can pre-order my book: "How to buy a home in Ireland" here 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 50 extra exclusive podcastsCiaran Mulqueen

Huge thank you to Lorcan for having the chat with me. You can pre-order my book: "How to buy a home in Ireland" here Q&A section: see the infographic on How To Switch Your Mortgage here Please support the Podcast and Instagram if you can over on my PatreonCiaran Mulqueen