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The Crazy House Prices Podcast

by Ciaran Mulqueen

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Ep 58: How to Fix Conveyancing in Ireland

October 19, 2026 · 37 min

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…
Ep 57: Is Online Bidding Making Irish House Prices Worse? Or, Is the Housing Market Finally Cooling?

September 30, 2026 · 23 min

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…
Ep 56: Ireland Is Spending €11.8 Billion on Housing This Year. What Are We Getting for It?

August 12, 2026 · 18 min

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…
Ep 55: 10 Homebuying Tips in 10 Minutes

May 28, 2026 · 11 min

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…
Ep 54: Beds in Sheds, Zero Affordable Homes Built in Dublin and Stamp Duty Cuts?

April 23, 2026 · 15 min

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…

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Ep 53: They Ghosted My Offer; What Now? 10 Buyer Questions Answered

April 8, 2026 · 25 min

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…
Ep 52: 31 Airbnbs for Every Rental Home, and Potential Planning Changes for Renovations

March 16, 2026 · 33 min

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…
Ep 51: Homes for Investment Funds, Evictions for Families

March 6, 2026 · 10 min

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…
Ep 50: Ready to Buy? Mortgage Tips You Wish You Knew Sooner

February 28, 2026 · 33 min

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…
Ep 49: Why Irish People Hoard Houses: The 41% Tax Trap & "Untouchable" Estate Agents

February 13, 2026 · 17 min

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…
Ep 48: Renters Warning - The New March 1st Rules with Lorcan Sirr

February 6, 2026 · 21 min

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…
Ep 47: Bad Golf Shots Blocking Homes, Government Gaslighting, and Why 2027 Will Be Brutal for Buyers

January 22, 2026 · 16 min

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…