Episodes
Monday Apr 29, 2019
40. Property purchasing in Porto with Eduardo, a philosophical estate agent
Monday Apr 29, 2019
Monday Apr 29, 2019
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Ever look in an estate agent's window while on holidays? I do! This time however, I screwed up my courage and actually stepped inside. I was very grateful that Eduardo Teixeira da Cunha of Chestertons Estate agents in Porto, Portugal, took time to talk to me about the business of property purchasing in Portugal.... he also shared a fair bit of his philosophy too! If you'd like to contact Eduardo, click on the link below to be brought to his site. Thanks for listening.
https://www.chestertons-portugal.com/locations/porto and
Monday Apr 22, 2019
39. How to design your new build with architect Eva Byrne
Monday Apr 22, 2019
Monday Apr 22, 2019
Building a new house? Follow the sun! and while you're at it, follow the wise suggestions from architect Eva Byrne as she joins us in this episode to talk through the best approach to a new build. Piles of information here...right down to Eva's "recipe" for an ensuite and the ideal distance between kitchen units and the kitchen island. If you want more, get onto Eva directly at www.houseology.ie
Monday Apr 15, 2019
38.10 houses I said no to this week and why.
Monday Apr 15, 2019
Monday Apr 15, 2019
For every property myself and my clients say "Yes" to, there are multiple ones that we have said no to. This week I said no to ten different properties, here's why.
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Monday Apr 08, 2019
37. Renting out a room on Air BnB...Aisling's story
Monday Apr 08, 2019
Monday Apr 08, 2019
Have you ever thought about renting out a room in your home? This week, in a "making money from property" episode, I talk to Aisling about "sweating" the family home asset . Aisling tells us how she used income generated by renting out a bedroom on Air BnB to help pay for the repainting of her family home. An interesting tale told by a wise and pragmatic woman.
Monday Apr 01, 2019
36. Buying a house with a friend. Aimee's redbrick story.
Monday Apr 01, 2019
Monday Apr 01, 2019
Isn't it a bit scary to buy a property with a friend? Not if you're brave, decisive and energetic like this week's podcast guest, Aimee Ryan who has just done it. As though this transaction in itself wasn't daunting enough, Aimee has found herself doing a lot of the building work, along with holding down her full time job. Exhausted yet? I am!
Monday Mar 25, 2019
35. Using property to launder money. Barrister Anne Marie Whelan talks fraud
Monday Mar 25, 2019
Monday Mar 25, 2019
The records that estate agents are required to keep are actually an important part of the legal fight against money laundering. Barrister Anne Marie Whelan of www.regsol.ie joins us today to tell us about money laundering and the way www.regsol.ie helps estate agents stay compliant in maintaining those records. Here's a link to the course on Antimoney laundering and GDPR that they're running on 4th April https://www.regsol.ie/public-training-schedule.php......after this episode, I'll be attending it! Book a one hour property coaching call with Breffnie
Monday Mar 18, 2019
34. Regina Mangan and the systems that save her time.
Monday Mar 18, 2019
Monday Mar 18, 2019
Regina Mangan, of Liberty Blue Estate Agents, shares (very generously) all of the systems that she uses in the property rental side of her business. During our conversation it becomes completely clear that any agent would be well advised to automate the "low value" work and allow their staff become focussed on client facing work. Listening to Regina, you will be inspired! I certainly was.
Monday Mar 11, 2019
33. Janet Carroll estate agent, the building of a business.
Monday Mar 11, 2019
Monday Mar 11, 2019
Today we talk to Janet Carroll of www.janetcarroll.ie and trace the roots of her estate agent's business back to Janet's granny's house on South Frederick St, a love of working that started at the age of 11 and a glamorous ex pat life in the south of France! An inspring tale.
Monday Mar 04, 2019
32. Birds do it! Nesting...time to look with fresh eyes at our home
Monday Mar 04, 2019
Monday Mar 04, 2019
I usually talk about some aspect of buying property, but the crazy crows flapping and nesting outside have inspired me to think about nesting and how we live in our homes. This week I'm taking a look at the purpose of each space in my house and have been surprised at what's being going on under my nose!
Monday Feb 25, 2019
31.Talking Colours with Ger Cooney
Monday Feb 25, 2019
Monday Feb 25, 2019
In this episode, I talk to a fascinating interior designer about the many shades of grey, how white is not always the best colour for your ceiling, and how to choose colours for a north-facing room. Ger Cooney has lots to say about colour, and this is a really informative chat.