At Home with Breffnie

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  ...

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.  Book a call with Breffnie: https://calendly.com/breffnieokelly/  

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.  Book a call with Breffnie: https:...

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! Book a call with Breffnie: https://calendly.com/breff...

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...

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.    Book...

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.    Book a call with Breffnie: https://calendly.com/breffnieokelly/  

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!    Book a call with Breffnie: https://calendly.com/breffnieokelly/  

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.   Book a call with Breffnie: https://calendly.com/breffnieokelly/  

I love seeing innovation and change in the property industry and was really curious to hear how  Auctioneera, a new estate agency, differs from traditional agencies .. Helen O Keefe of Auctioneera tells us how and why she and her partners started this new style of estate agency.    Book a call with Breffnie: https://calendly.com/breffnieokelly/  

Unless you've got your money sitting in euros in an Irish bank account or an up to date letter of loan offer from the bank please don't spend any energy at all on your property search. Instead, put all of your focus and energy into making one of these two things happen. This week I look at five ways in which money can be slippery and tricky so you've got to keep a firm grasp on it before you ever...

Are you working from home and feeling a little bit sheepish about it?  This week we explore if you need to have a "bricks and mortar" office in order to run a legitimate business. Bernadette Doyle, my guest this week is busy running a highly successful seven figure marketing business (when she's not hanging out with Richard Branson on Necker Island).  If you'd like to find out more about Bernadett...

It's schools  Rugby season and this week I talk to Francis Fullen of CI Structures about the  innovative sports hall he  constructed for Blackrock College.  The interview takes us behind the scenes of the deal to places as far afield as Bahrain as we hear tales of Dinosaurs and triple Birthday cakes.  It gets a little technical for a few minutes half way through but stay tuned... it's worth it. Th...

Thinking of buying an apartment to live in? Apart from the annual service charge, here are 14 other things you should keep an eye out for.    Book a call with Breffnie: https://calendly.com/breffnieokelly/  

We might all agree that it's hard to find "the one".  When it comes to property, it's not much different.  It's pretty rare that the desires, needs, budget and readiness of a buyer intersect directly with the wishes, needs and readiness of a seller.  This week we're talking about understanding yourself and your strengths as a bidder and discussing how to make yourself a strong buyer by being infor...

An emerging holiday trend is to have more experiential holiday experiences. We want to live like locals and feel more integrated. Well how better to do this than to swap your home and your local neighbourhood knowledge with a like minded traveller. If you've ever considered taking part in a house swap, you won't want to miss this weeks episode where Aisling Grimley generously shares her family's ...

This week, we take a birds eye look at the property market in Ireland. How many homes will be sold in 2018, what are the most and least expensive areas to buy, what's happening in the Dublin market, what are interest rates like for property borrowers and  how will the new Air BnB legislation and Brexit affect the property market?  In a gusty property market....these are some facts to anchor you. H...

In this final episode of 2018, we look back on gifts, or insights,  received by Breffnie from clients throughout the year.  At any given moment, each of us is likely to be somebody's client and although as clients, we are technically the "receivers" in the transaction, as humans, we can often be offering something very valuable to the supplier. In this week's episode, Breffnie talks through some o...

In this week's episode, Breffnie chats with Geraldine Keary of Keary Properties who recently took over the selling of a property after the first estate agent left the project. They discuss the impact different  estate agents can have on the sale of a property.    Book a call with Breffnie: https://calendly.com/breffnieokelly/  

Not quite sure how the process of buying a property in Ireland works? In this podcast, Breffnie goes step-by-step through the process of purchasing a property as well as highlighting what to look out for as a buyer.    For more information visit breffnieokelly.ie   Book a call with Breffnie: https://calendly.com/breffnieokelly/  

In this week's episode, Breffnie shares her top tips for selecting the right estate agent for you. She highlights the importance of picking the right person to sell your property as well as revealing her helpful hints for selecting the right time of year to sell.   Book a call with Breffnie: https://calendly.com/breffnieokelly/  

In this week's episode, Breffnie explains what a buyer's agent can do for you. Using examples of recent clients, Breffnie describes how a buyer's agent can make purchasing a home or commercial property easier, from defining what you want from a home, shortlisting potential properties and acting on your behalf when buying from oversees.    Book a call with Breffnie: https://calendly.com/breffnieoke...

In this week's podcast Breffnie reveals her ten top tips for finding and securing that propert faster. In this episode, you'll hear all Breffnie's expert advice and a few industry secrets that will make your house hunt a lot easier.    Book a call with Breffnie: https://calendly.com/breffnieokelly/  

In this week's episode, Breffnie sits down with Gail Coman. Gail bought a holiday home in the early 2000s in Connemara and discusses how it has grown with her family. From endless summer's spent on the Galway coast to introducing it to the rental market, her Connemara cottage has proven to be a great addition to their family life.   Book a call with Breffnie: https://calendly.com/breffnieokelly/  

Moving home is an exciting time for any family, but for a pet it can be confusing and disorientating. In this week's episode Breffnie meets a professional pet-minder, Dee O'Donnell. Dee shares her top tips for easing the transition for your pet and making them feel at home in a new house.  To contact Dee or for more information contact Breffnie breffnie@breffnieokelly.ie     Book a call with Breff...