The Property Pod

Join property experts Margaret Barrett, Áine McLoughlin, and David Sweeney as they sit down with Shane Murphy, Sales and Technical Director of Ashgrove Renewables, to explore home energy upgrades and the grants available to homeowners. 🌱 From solar panels to insulation, discover how to make your property greener, save on energy bills, and even qualify for significant government

Join property experts Margaret Barrett, David Sweeney, and Aine McLoughlin as they guide you through the essential steps to get mortgage ready! 🏠 Learn how to understand your finances, improve your credit, and show repayment ability. Whether you're renting or saving for your dream home, their tips will help you navigate the journey with confidence. From understanding income mult

In this insightful episode, Áine, Margaret, and David are joined by Steve White, an experienced engineer and founder of Snag My House. Together, they dive into the critical topic of pre-purchase surveys for second-hand homes. Whether you're a first-time buyer, trading up, or downsizing, having an engineer inspect the property before you make a purchase is essential to ensure you'r

In this episode of The Property Pod, hosts Áine McLoughlin, David Sweeney, and Margaret Barrett break down the essential steps to prepare your property for sale. Áine, owner of AML Property Services, offers a streamlined guide based on her experience with clients, detailing everything from deep cleaning to adding curb appeal. Follow these actionable tips to enhance your home’s

Welcome to The Property Pod, Ireland’s Weekly Property Podcast, where we cover everything property-related. 🎙️ In this week’s episode, our very own solicitor David Sweeney from PropertySolicitors.ie takes the reins to explore a hot topic for first-time buyers: receiving a financial gift towards their first property purchase. David breaks down the three main types of financ

In Episode 35 of The Property Pod, we’re joined by David Rouse from the Housing Agency, a multi-unit development expert. This episode covers key questions like what are Owners' Management Companies (OMCs) and how they’re formed in new apartment developments. Mags asks what happens if there’s no OMC when purchasing a newly built apartment, and David explains who is responsible

In this week's episode of The Property Pod, mortgage broker Margaret Barrett tackles the most common mortgage queries. 🎙 From moving to Ireland and wondering about mortgage eligibility to dealing with a revoked credit card, Mags covers it all! Plus, learn about the Tenant Purchase Scheme and how it affects mortgage approval. Tune in for expert insights and practical advice to gu

Welcome to another episode of The Property Pod, Ireland’s Weekly Property Podcast, where we break down all things property-related. 🎙 This week, our very own solicitor, David Sweeney of propertysolicitors.ie, dives into the ins and outs of buying a second-hand property. 🔍 Whether you’re a first-time buyer or an experienced investor, purchasing a second-hand home comes w

In this week’s Episode, Áine McLoughlin, Estate Agent and owner of AML Property Services discusses what questions to ask your Estate Agent when selling your property. What is the best time of the year to sell a house? How much is my property worth? Should I carry out repairs before selling? What type of viewings? Open or by appointment? Marketing your property? If you enjoye

The most common questions we get asked are mortgage related. From first time buyers to switching mortgages, preparing for retirement or mortgage interest rates, we get lots of questions. This week, co-host and mortgage broker, Margaret Barrett of Mortgage Navigators, answers your questions on mortgages. Questions answered: Can both a contractor's income & PAYE income be taken