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From Ciarán Mulqueen. A podcast on all things housing in Ireland.
Follow me on Instagram: @crazyhouseprices
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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.
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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
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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 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.
Follow @crazyhouseprices on Instagram for more insights.
To support the podcast and access extra Q&As, you can join my Patreon for €3 a month.
Sponsor: Finance Solutions - experts in mortgages and winners of Best Mortgage Broker at the 2025 Brokers Ireland Awards.
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
Follow @crazyhouseprices on Instagram for more insights and updates.
Sponsor: 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 130 extra exclusive podcasts.
The housing crisis isn’t inevitable, it’s a choice.
In this episode, I share 21 real, practical ways Ireland could fix housing if we actually wanted to.
From banning fake bids and bringing back vacant homes, to creating a sovereign housing bank and taking housing out of politics completely; these are all ideas that already work in other countries.
Other countries fixed it. We can too.
🎧 Listen, learn, and share this episode so more people realise that the housing crisis can be solved.
Follow @crazyhouseprices on Instagram for more insights and updates.
Sponsor: 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 130 extra exclusive podcasts.
In this episode of The Crazy House Prices Podcast, I’m joined by housing expert Lorcan Sirr to dig into the numbers behind Ireland’s new homes. Last year, just 4% of new homes in Dublin were sold to households; the rest went to investors or the state. We talk about €875,000 apartments, why 9 out of 10 new builds never come on the market, and how government policy is geared towards landlords instead of families. If you want to know who is really buying homes in Ireland, this episode lays it bare.
Sponsor: 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 130 extra exclusive podcasts.
Rents in Ireland have hit record highs with just 1,652 properties available to rent nationwide as of August 2025. At the same time, the June Daft.ie House Price Report shows only 12,100 homes for sale, far below the 30,000 needed for a healthy housing market.
In this episode of The Crazy House Prices Podcast, I compare renting vs buying in Ireland in 2025, using the latest Daft rent and house price reports plus the CSO Residential Property Price Index. We cover Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick, Waterford, Airbnb’s impact on supply, and the upcoming Rent Pressure Zone changes in 2026 with a clear verdict on whether it’s smarter to rent or buy a home in Ireland right now.
You can order my book: "How to buy a home in Ireland" here
Sponsor: 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 130 extra exclusive podcasts.
Buying in a chain in Ireland? In this episode, I share proven tips to keep your home sale and purchase from collapsing. Learn how property chains work, why they’re so hard in today’s Irish housing market, what you can control, and how to prepare for delays, closing dates, and last-minute surprises. Essential listening for first-time buyers and second-time buyers in Ireland.
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, I answer 8 of the most common and frustrating questions about buying a home in Ireland right now. From being stuck at “sale agreed” for 6 months, to whether you should fix or switch your mortgage, to the madness of 4 person mortgages and overpriced One Stop Shops. I also share honest advice on how kids affect your borrowing power, how to agree a price off-market, and whether the government is actually doing anything to fix the broken housing system.
Whether you're a first-time buyer, thinking about retrofitting, or just fed up with bidding wars and solicitor delays, this episode is for you.
You can order my book: "How to buy a home in Ireland" here
Sponsor: 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 130 extra exclusive podcasts.
This is one of my most sobering and important podcasts yet. If you’re trying to buy, rent, or just stay sane in the Irish housing market, you need to hear it.
In this episode, I chat with the incredibly knowledgeable Dr. Lorcan Sirr about the current chaos that is the Irish housing market. We cover everything from skyrocketing house prices and the unrelenting demand on resources like water and electricity, to government policies that seem to make things trickier instead of easier.
You can order my book: "How to buy a home in Ireland" here
Sponsor: 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 130 extra exclusive podcasts.
In 2024 I was asked to be part of an Expert Panel tasked with coming up woth solutions to the delays in Probate and Comveyancing. This episode runs through the problems, our recommendations and what has happened since.
Please share this episode with anyone currently trying to buy or sell a home.
You can order my book: "How to buy a home in Ireland" here
Sponsor: 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.
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