The Waterford Property Watch Podcast

EP13 - How To Buy A House In Ireland in 2025 & Where People Go Wrong! with Regina Mangan and Andrew Rhatigan

The Waterford Property Watch Podcast

Show Notes

How To Buy A House In Ireland in 2025 & Where People Go Wrong!

Regina chats with Andrew Rhatigan, a property consultant who represents buyers, about understanding your motivations and wants and needs when considering purchasing a property.

They discuss Andrew's service and why it's so important to have a 'front-loaded mafia-style sit-down' before rushing out unarmed into the property market. They also chat about his free video series 'how to buy a property in ireland' (which you can watch here: • Introduction to your free property buying ... ), the current property market, and so much more!

This podccast is also available as a video on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7aSzsxoRIA or you can access the exact info you require via the timestamps below.

Timestamps: Andrew Rhatigan's Role and Approach as a Property Consultant (0:00) Advice for First-Time Buyers (1:53) Common Mistakes and Importance of Preparation (3:35) When to Advise Buyers Not to Buy (5:23) Impact of Life Events on Property Decisions (7:10) The Role of Buyer Agents and DIY Mentality (9:01) Communication with Solicitors and Engineers (10:59) Current Market Conditions and Challenges (12:49) Tips for Buyers in the Current Market (14:35)

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