In this episode, we are going to have a chat with Eoin Clark, Commercial Director from Switcher.ie Switcher.ie is a service that lets you compare everything from energy prices to broadband, TV, Insurance, mortgage rates, and much more! In the chat, we cover everything from when to set up your utilities if you are moving into a new home, what is a "green" energy provider, smart meters, electric car rates, finding the best Broadband and TV deals for you and your family, and much mor...

For some people, the thought of reaching out to a mortgage lender to kick off your mortgage application can be a daunting experience. You may have had bad experiences in the past or sometimes even thinking about someone going through your finances can make you shudder! Thankfully, in this episode, we are joined by the amazing Naomi Battle to talk us through the process. Naomi is a Mortgage Master with EBS in Maynooth and has experience both as a mortgage advisor and underwriter. We cover ...

Our guests for this episode are the Trusted Partners from the First Time Buyers Ireland Facebook group. We’ve got Chrissy Hughes - the owner of the group, Cian Carolan from Finance One, Suzanne Parker from Parker Law and Nick McGowan from Lion.ie. The First Time Buyers Ireland (The OG) group on Facebook contains thousands of buyers who ask for advice, recommendations or just share the success stories! You can join the group here --> First Time Buyers Ireland (The OG) on Facebook Earlier...

As a buyer, you're more than likely going to encounter a few estate agents on your house buying journey. But this is also a part of the journey which throws up a bunch of questions, especially if you are a first-time buyer! How do agents get new business with today's lack of supply? Does the sale always go to the highest bidder? How much information should an agent request from you? Our guest in this episode to help us answer these questions and much more is Ben Thompson of Churches...

House Buying Journey - Solo Buyer with Rebecca Lee Buying a home in Ireland is harder than it's ever been. For first time buyers who are going solo and single applicants for a mortgage, the journey can be even harder! Our guest today, Rebecca recently went through that journey and bought her first home... As a single applicant! Rebecca didn't avail of the bank of mum and dad, didn't receive any big inheritance and doesn't have Pat Kenny's salary. So how did she do it? That's what this ep...

Season 2 of The Get House Podcast is here! In our first episode of the season, our host Noel reads the most common listener questions related to House Surveys and answers them for you. You might know these as Structural Surveys, Pre-Purchase Surveys, Engineer's Report or Building Surveys, but when it comes to buying a second-hand house, they are all the same thing. What is a house survey? What to look out for while hiring a Surveyor? Why is moss so bad for your roof? What are the most ...

In this episode, we talk about tacking back control as a buyer. The housing market today for buyers is a stressful experience, supply is limited and you can’t even go to view the house without first placing an offer. But, as buyers there is a lot that we can do to take back control of our house buying experience. Our guest is Breffnie O’Kelly. Bernie is a qualified estate agent and has worked for a number of years in that role, but today she works as a buyer’s agent. This means she help...

In this episode, we are going to get serious about saving for your deposit. Our guest is Paul Merriman from AskPaul.ie. Paul is one of Ireland’s leading financial advisors and is known for his straight-talking and no-nonsense approach to money and business which he shares online through his Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube channels and on his website, askpaul.ie. We cover everything you need to know about saving, from getting into the right mindset, to where to save your money, how much...

In this episode, we chat about getting a mortgage in 2021. Our guest is Eoin O’Connor from Finance Solutions. You may know Eoin as “The Mortgage Guy” on Instagram where he shares a bunch of great tips and advice for people on the house buying journey. We cover how the mortgage scene has changed recently, particularly for those whose employer is claiming the Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme. But we also cover some of the latest interest rates offered by banks, the central bank’s 3.5x your salary...

A new home isn't for everyone. But when you are buying a new 2nd hand home there is a good chance it'll need some work which you will need to take on. This could be small, maybe it needs some restoration work or maybe you are just happy to get in and see what happens. There are some big decisions to be made and you should have as much knowledge before buying the house as you can. That's wheee this episode will help. Our guest for this episode is Shay Lally. Shay is a quantity su...

In this episode, we chat with Ciaran Mulqueen, the man behind the Crazy House Prices Instagram page. We hear about his own house buying journey so far and how he came about starting the Crazy House Prices Instagram page where he pokes a jestful, but critical finger at the housing market in Ireland. From 6 foot wide houses to dreams of chickens in the back yard, this episode has it all! So stick on the kettle and have a listen! Follow Crazy House Prices Instagram page here --...

What is the difference between mortgage protection and life insurance? When should you consider income protection? Can you get insurance if you have a long-term illness or condition? How much extra does your insurance cost if you are a smoker (or vaper)? Getting insurance for your mortgage can be confusing and stressful. You'll hear jargon and phrases you've never heard before and there can be some unexpected hurdles. Here to help us navigate this topic, answer these questions and much more...

In this episode, we chat with Chrissy Hughes who recently purchased in Cabra. Chrissy fills us in on the journey she went through, including initial rejection from the bank and waiting a full year being sale agreed before finally getting the keys. Chrissy found the entire process (or lack of a process) so frustrating that she started the First Time Buyers Ireland Facebook group. This is a place where people could go and ask questions and get advice from people on the journey themselves or who...

Have you ever wondered what you should think about during a house viewing, what a booking deposit is and if it is refundable or what happens after you go sale agreed? In this episode, we answer those questions and much more! We chat with Shane Fleming from Fleming Real Estate. We cover going to viewings, placing bids, sale agreed, sold and get some unique insight from the estate agents side along with some great advice for first-time buyers. Shane shared some great content for first-time...

In this episode, we chat with Cian Carolan, Head of Mortgages at Finance One, where we go deep on mortgages. What you should be thinking about when getting ready to apply, what "approval in principle" means, lower percentage vs cash back, and lots more! Before working for Finance One, Cian came from a background in mortgage banking and so offers a really nice rounded picture of the entire process. Cian shares a bunch of great content for first-time buyers via his Instagram stories. You can...

This episode is called "So you've decided to buy!" where we explore the journey ahead of someone who has just decided they want to buy a house. Our guest is Enda O'Toole from G&E Mortgage and Financial Advisors. Enda and his brother Greg have been in operation for 22 years. They have helped thousands of people to plan out their house buying journey and get their first home. We cover everything from the first steps you should take once you've made the decision, how banks look at your f...

Introducing The Get House Podcast. We’re here to guide you through the house buying journey, and safely out the other side. Along the way, we’re gonna be talking with lots of different people who you are going to be dealing while buying a house, including Financial Advisors, Solicitors, Banks, Mortgage Brokers, Estate agents and most importantly, people like you who are on the house buying journey… We’ll share tips and tricks to make your life easier, we’ll debunk some myths around getting a...