The Irish Property Podcast

In this episode, Michael reflects on the reality of bidding wars in the Irish property market and the different strategies buyers can use when trying to go sale agreed. He explains how even the highest bid is not always enough if a vendor’s expectations are higher than the market is willing to pay. Michael shares examples from two friends who recently went sale agreed on their first homes. Ian suc...

In this episode, Michael walks through his property purchasing checklist, using a recent real-life purchase as the example. The property had been sitting on the market for around six months, needed a fair bit of work, and wasn’t presented particularly strongly online - but the numbers, location, auctioneer relationship, and vendor circumstances all created an opportunity. Michael breaks down the k...

In this episode, Michael explores the fundamentals of property financing in Ireland, sharing how investors move beyond simply “getting a mortgage” to using finance as a strategic tool for growth. He reflects on his own journey, highlighting the importance of building strong relationships with mortgage brokers and lenders, and explains why many investors turn to specialist lenders like ICS rather t...

In this episode of The Irish Property Podcast , Michael breaks down one of the most important concepts in property investing - and one that’s often overlooked by new investors: yield. While buying your own home is driven by emotion, investing in property is a numbers game. Michael shares a personal story of buying a holiday home versus a buy-to-let property, and how differently each decision felt...

In this first episode of The Irish Property Podcast, Michael shares his journey from arriving in Ireland in 2011 with just €50 and no long-term plan, to building a portfolio of seven properties and achieving financial independence. What started as a short trip quickly turned into a new life - meeting his wife, starting a family, and navigating the challenges of the recession - all of which laid th...