The Get House Podcast

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 more! If you are on the house-buying journey and going to be moving home soon, then this is the episode for you! To check out the different rates on offer, just go to Switcher.ie and click on Broadband & TV, Energy, Insurance, Mobiles, Money, or Mortgages. Switcher.ie Mortgages: https://switcher.ie/mortgages/ Switcher.ie Broadband: https://switcher.ie/broadband/ Switcher.ie Gas & Electricity: https://switcher.ie/gas-electricity/ The Get House Podcast is a podcast by GetHouseSuvey.ie and our team. We really hope you enjoy it and that it helps you along your house-buying journey. If you have any topics or questions you would like us to cover in a future episode you can email podcast@gethousesurvey.ie and we’ll do our best to make that happen for you.

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 everything from what to expect when you reach out to EBS for the first time, how to approach a bad credit history, how the central bank change from 3.5x to 4x salary can impact you, and much much more! Home Truths Mortgage Masterclass with EBS On Wednesday 22 March from 7-8 pm, Home Truths will be streamed live online, giving you an opportunity to chat with a whole host of property pros from the comfort of your own home. The event is set to cover everything you need to know about purchasing your first home - from navigating the current housing market right through to gaining that all-important mortgage approval. To sign up for this free event, go to this link and fill out the form! https://www.joe.ie/life-style/first-time-buyers-mortgage-advice-free-virtual-event-769584 Contact EBS Maynooth Website: https://offices.ebs.ie/kildare/maynooth/main-street Email: maynooth@mail.ebs.ie Phone: +353 1 505 2140 The Get House Podcast is a podcast by GetHouseSuvey.ie and our team. We really hope you enjoy it and that it helps you along your house-buying journey. If you have any topics or questions you would like us to cover in a future episode you can email podcast@gethousesurvey.ie and we’ll do our best to make that happen for you.

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 this year, the group launches it's trusted partners program. Together this group knows more about the challenges you face as buyers than anyone else, so you’re guaranteed to learn a few things which will help you through the process and get into your home! Suzanne Parker is Principal Solicitor at Parker Law Solicitors. ParkerLaw.ie info@parkerlaw.ie 051 878 090 Follow Parker Law on Instagram Cian Carolan is Head of Mortgages at Finance One he and his team have helped customers in just about every situation you can imagine! FinanceOne.ie info@financeone.ie 016471200 Follow Cian on Instagram Nick McGowan from Lion.ie will help you with all your mortgage protection needs. They are also experts at getting cover in tricky cases. Lion.ie nick@lion.ie 0579320836 The Get House Podcast is a podcast by GetHouseSuvey.ie and our team. We really hope you enjoy it and that it helps you along your house buying journey. If you have any topics or questions you would like us to cover in a future episode you can email podcast@gethousesurvey.ie and we’ll do our best to make that happen for you. The Get House Podcast is a podcast by GetHouseSuvey.ie and our team. We really hope you enjoy it and that it helps you along your house-buying journey. If you have any topics or questions you would like us to cover in a future episode you can email podcast@gethousesurvey.ie and we’ll do our best to make that happen for you.

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 Estate Agents. Apart from being Ireland's friendliest estate agent by day, Ben is also the editor of Irish Home Magazine and helped to create and publish the very popular Irish Home Buyers Journal which was launched in 2021. He has a wealth of knowledge on the house buying process and we were very grateful to get him on the podcast to pick up some great insights into the world of agents! Remember to follow Irish Home Magazine on Instagram and Facebook (both @irishhomemagazine) to find details on the launch of the second edition of The Irish Home Buyers Journal. Or just visit IrishHome.ie for some great advice on buying a home! The Get House Podcast is a podcast by GetHouseSuvey.ie and our team. We really hope you enjoy it and that it helps you along your house buying journey. If you have any topics or questions you would like us to cover in a future episode you can email podcast@gethousesurvey.ie and we’ll do our best to make that happen for you. The Get House Podcast is a podcast by GetHouseSuvey.ie and our team. We really hope you enjoy it and that it helps you along your house-buying journey. If you have any topics or questions you would like us to cover in a future episode you can email podcast@gethousesurvey.ie and we’ll do our best to make that happen for you.

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 episode is all about. Rebecca brings us through her journey, the sacrifices she made, the hard decisions she took along the way and most importantly, getting her home! Rebecca's story first appeared in the Irish Times in March of this year. The positive message and story she had caught my attention straight away so I was delighted and extremely grateful she could join us on the podcast. This episode will give a lot of people hope and shares the message that there is light at the end of the tunnel. No matter your situation, you can do it! If you'd like to read Rebecca's original story in the Irish Times you can check it out here --> Irish Times Story The Get House Podcast is a podcast by GetHouseSuvey.ie and our team. We really hope you enjoy it and that it helps you along your house buying journey. If you have any topics or questions you would like us to cover in a future episode you can email podcast@gethousesurvey.ie and we’ll do our best to make that happen for you. The Get House Podcast is a podcast by GetHouseSuvey.ie and our team. We really hope you enjoy it and that it helps you along your house-buying journey. If you have any topics or questions you would like us to cover in a future episode you can email podcast@gethousesurvey.ie and we’ll do our best to make that happen for you.

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 common issues found in House Surveys? How long will the written report be? Why are surveys so expensive? What caused the spider infestation? We answer all of these questions and much much more! GetHosueSurvey.ie offer the quickest turnaround time in Ireland for House Surveys. Every Surveyor on our panel has 10+ years of experience, is registered, carries their own PI Insurance, and samples of their work are checked by our lead Surveyor to ensure the highest standard. Our mission is to take some of the stress out of the house buying journey by offering you the simplest, most trustworthy, and highest standard solution for booking your house survey. We offer upfront pricing with no hidden costs. The Get House Podcast is a podcast by GetHouseSuvey.ie and our team. We really hope you enjoy it and that it helps you along your house buying journey. If you have any topics or questions you would like us to cover in a future episode you can email podcast@gethousesurvey.ie and we’ll do our best to make that happen for you. The Get House Podcast is a podcast by GetHouseSuvey.ie and our team. We really hope you enjoy it and that it helps you along your house-buying journey. If you have any topics or questions you would like us to cover in a future episode you can email podcast@gethousesurvey.ie and we’ll do our best to make that happen for you.

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 helps people find homes to either rent or buy. Breffnie O Kelly is a fully licensed estate agent and a member of the Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers. She’s been featured in The Irish Times, The Independent and TheJournal.ie. Today she works as a buyer’s agent. This means she helps people find homes to either rent or buy. This unique experience of having worked as an agent for both buyers and sellers gives Breffnie a really deep insight into the process and she has put together a nice thoughtful formula for what you can do as a buyer to take control of your house buying journey. Follow Breffnie If you’d like to follow Breffnie, pop over to breffnieokelly.ie where you can get your free 6 Step Property Buying Guide. You’ll find links to her other content, courses and a contact link if you’d like to chat to her about helping you on your journey. You can also follow her on Instagram here --> https://www.instagram.com/breffnie_o_kelly/ The Get House Podcast is a podcast by GetHouseSuvey.ie and our team. We really hope you enjoy it and that it helps you along your house buying journey. If you have any topics or questions you would like us to cover in a future episode you can email podcast@gethousesurvey.ie and we’ll do our best to make that happen for you. The Get House Podcast is a podcast by GetHouseSuvey.ie and our team. We really hope you enjoy it and that it helps you along your house-buying journey. If you have any topics or questions you would like us to cover in a future episode you can email podcast@gethousesurvey.ie and we’ll do our best to make that happen for you.

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 you need to save to show for affordability and lots more in between. If you are in the process of saving for your deposit, or if the thoughts of even getting started scares you, then this is the episode for you! Follow Paul Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/askpaul_now/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/askpaulnow Contact the AskPaul team for a consultation: https://www.askpaul.ie/ The Get House Podcast is a podcast by GetHouseSuvey.ie and our team. We really hope you enjoy it and that it helps you along your house buying journey. If you have any topics or questions you would like us to cover in a future episode you can email podcast@gethousesurvey.ie and we’ll do our best to make that happen for you. The Get House Podcast is a podcast by GetHouseSuvey.ie and our team. We really hope you enjoy it and that it helps you along your house-buying journey. If you have any topics or questions you would like us to cover in a future episode you can email podcast@gethousesurvey.ie and we’ll do our best to make that happen for you.

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 rule, and lots more in between! If you are getting ready to apply for a mortgage or thinking about starting the process, then you’ll find lots of great advice in this episode. If you are on Instagram, make sure to give Eoin a follow! He’s one of this new wave of people from the housing and finance industry in Ireland who are sharing everything they know for free online to help people along the house buying journey. Every time I check out one of his Instagram stories I learn something new. Also, make sure you reach out to him with any questions you have! Like Eoin says, “There are no silly questions”. https://www.instagram.com/the_mortgage.guy/ Finance Solutions is an award-winning Mortgage Broker based in Lucan. Check them out if you want to make an appointment. https://financesolutions.ie/ The Get House Podcast is a podcast by GetHouseSuvey.ie and our team. We really hope you enjoy it and that it helps you along your house buying journey. If you have any topics or questions you would like us to cover in a future episode you can email podcast@gethousesurvey.ie and we’ll do our best to make that happen for you. The Get House Podcast is a podcast by GetHouseSuvey.ie and our team. We really hope you enjoy it and that it helps you along your house-buying journey. If you have any topics or questions you would like us to cover in a future episode you can email podcast@gethousesurvey.ie and we’ll do our best to make that happen for you.

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 surveyor and the man behind the Houses to Restore Ireland, Instagram page. In his career and through his company Cubic Group, Shay has works on the restoration of thousands of homes in Ireland and so has probably just about seen it all! We’ll learn about what to look out for and consider when buying a 2nd hand home, what the biggest trend in home renovation is at the moment, what red flags you should potentially avoid and lots in between! If you are on Instagram, make sure to give House to Restore Ireland a follow…https://www.instagram.com/houses_to_restore/?hl=en If you are considering a renovating project, make sure to give Shay and Cubic Group a call for an initial chat. https://www.cubic-group.ie/about The Get House Podcast is a podcast by GetHouseSuvey.ie and our team. We really hope you enjoy it and that it helps you along your house buying journey. If you have any topics or questions you would like us to cover in a future episode you can email podcast@gethousesurvey.ie and we’ll do our best to make that happen for you. The Get House Podcast is a podcast by GetHouseSuvey.ie and our team. We really hope you enjoy it and that it helps you along your house-buying journey. If you have any topics or questions you would like us to cover in a future episode you can email podcast@gethousesurvey.ie and we’ll do our best to make that happen for you.

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 --> https://www.instagram.com/crazyhouseprices Crazy House Prices Patreon where you can support Ciaran and get access to some exclusive content is here --> https://www.patreon.com/crazyhouseprices Just for fun, check out the 6-foot wide house which started it all, here --> https://www.myhome.ie/residential/brochure/19a-long-lane-dublin-8-portobello/4459552 The Get House Podcast is a podcast by GetHouseSuvey.ie and our team. We really hope you enjoy it and that it helps you along your house buying journey. If you have any topics or questions you would like us to cover in a future episode you can email podcast@gethousesurvey.ie and we’ll do our best to make that happen for you. The Get House Podcast is a podcast by GetHouseSuvey.ie and our team. We really hope you enjoy it and that it helps you along your house-buying journey. If you have any topics or questions you would like us to cover in a future episode you can email podcast@gethousesurvey.ie and we’ll do our best to make that happen for you.

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 is Nick McGowan from Lion.ie. Nick has years of experience in life insurance but is the first to admit it can be a bit of a boring topic. With Lion.ie they do a great job making it a little less drab, a little more fun and in doing so take the stress and confusion out of the process. Lion.ie has been recommended to me more than any other insurance broker so they are well worth checking out. Their Learning Hub, is the best online resource I have found to learn about insurance. The Get House Podcast is a podcast by GetHouseSuvey.ie and our team. We really hope you enjoy it and that it helps you along your house buying journey. If you have any topics or questions you would like us to cover in a future episode you can email podcast@gethousesurvey.ie and we’ll do our best to make that happen for you. The Get House Podcast is a podcast by GetHouseSuvey.ie and our team. We really hope you enjoy it and that it helps you along your house-buying journey. If you have any topics or questions you would like us to cover in a future episode you can email podcast@gethousesurvey.ie and we’ll do our best to make that happen for you.

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 had recently completed it. Today, the Facebook group is a thriving community of over 6k members and has helped countless people to navigate the house buying journey, get out the other side and into their dream homes. If you are on the journey, we can’t recommend First Time Buyers Ireland enough… search for it on Facebook or click the link below! First Time Buyers Ireland Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1439877742693729/ First Time Buyers Ireland Instagram - https://instagram.com/firsttimebuyersireland?igshid=1j50hdhib0pcu The Get House Podcast is a project by GetHouseSurvey.ie. The host is Noel Tate. If you have any comments, feedback, or have any questions you'd like us to answer in a future episode, you can email podcast@gethousesurvey.ie. The Get House Podcast is a podcast by GetHouseSuvey.ie and our team. We really hope you enjoy it and that it helps you along your house-buying journey. If you have any topics or questions you would like us to cover in a future episode you can email podcast@gethousesurvey.ie and we’ll do our best to make that happen for you.

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 buyers across his Instagram and YouTube channels. Instagram: @FlemingRealEstate YouTube: Fleming Real Estate Some of Shane's videos which are relevant to this episode are: "Steps after going sale agreed" https://youtu.be/Rp9P3HAN2YM "First Time Buyers Advice Part 1" https://youtu.be/kbBm_GF6MaU "First Time Buyers Advice Part 2" https://youtu.be/5wnhsa2uK8I But that is just a small sample and there are a bunch more great videos to choose from! The Get House Podcast is a podcast by GetHouseSuvey.ie and our team. We really hope you enjoy it and that it helps you along your house-buying journey. If you have any topics or questions you would like us to cover in a future episode you can email podcast@gethousesurvey.ie and we’ll do our best to make that happen for you.

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 find him @ciancarolanfirsttimebuyers or bu clicking here --> https://www.instagram.com/ciancarolanfirsttimebuyers/ You can also contact Cian via email: cian@financeone.ie. If you have any questions about the podcast, questions about the house buying process you want answered or just want to give us your feedback, you can contact us on podcast@gethousesurvey.ie The Get House Podcast is a podcast by GetHouseSuvey.ie and our team. We really hope you enjoy it and that it helps you along your house-buying journey. If you have any topics or questions you would like us to cover in a future episode you can email podcast@gethousesurvey.ie and we’ll do our best to make that happen for you.

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 finances, how other loans might affect your mortgage offer, getting gifts from relatives, and lots more! If you're starting your house buying journey and want to talk to someone, Enda can be reached on the following: Phone: 014627222 Email: enda@gandebrokers.com Website: http://www.gandebrokers.com/ If you have any feedback about the show or have any questions about the house buying journey which you would like us to cover in a future episode, you can email podcast@gethousesurvey.ie and we'll do our best to get that done for you! The Get House Podcast is a podcast by GetHouseSuvey.ie and our team. We really hope you enjoy it and that it helps you along your house-buying journey. If you have any topics or questions you would like us to cover in a future episode you can email podcast@gethousesurvey.ie and we’ll do our best to make that happen for you.

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 mortgage and we’ll try and have a bit of fun along the way. So if you’ve just made the decision to buy a house or apartment and you aren’t sure where to start, if you’re currently saving for your deposit, or if you’re already mortgage approved and trying to find your dream home, come and join us by subscribing to the Get House Podcast and let's get you there The Get House Podcast is a podcast by GetHouseSuvey.ie and our team. We really hope you enjoy it and that it helps you along your house-buying journey. If you have any topics or questions you would like us to cover in a future episode you can email podcast@gethousesurvey.ie and we’ll do our best to make that happen for you.