Send us a Text Message.Join me in search of the elusive and fascinating cuckoo.I am joined by a great group of guests including Sean Keyes from the Currency who discusses the media's influence on policy. Pat Farrell for IIP defends his suppose

108 - The Agent Chronicles

Sep 11th, 2023 42m 45s

Send us a Text Message.Ken MacDonald's illustrious career has shaped the Irish real estate landscape across five decades. Starting with a humble leaflet campaign back in 1967, Ken's journey has seen him play a pivotal role in the emergence of a

107 - The Kitchen Sink (and other cost savings)

Aug 24th, 2023 1h 15m

Send us a Text Message.Paul Mitchell, Director and Co-founder of Mitchell McDermott talks about costs, viability, what is happening in other countries along with MMC and Sprawl.Note: There is now an AI-generated transcript with each new episode

106 - On the Origin of Sprawl

Aug 17th, 2023 1h 15m

Send us a Text Message.UCD Economist and former member of An Bord Snip (and An Bord Snip Nua!) Colm McCarthy on the mistakes we have made and continue to make. Also, why the ECB was incompetent during the bailout and why the Army are still in

105 - How to Build a House

Jun 1st, 2023 1h 18m

Send us a Text Message.Architect John Dobbin talks us through how to go about building a house, from the very beginning and why it can be difficult but rewarding. Also, bungalow bliss, high density but low rise housing and converting offices.J

104 - The Law

May 12th, 2023 1h 4m

Send us a Text Message.On today's episode: the contributions waiver is explained and we talk to Fidelma McManus, partner and head of housing at Beauchamps LLP about conveyancing, AHB's and how the law touches every part of your life. And obvio

103 - The System Will Change You

Apr 2nd, 2023 1h 5m

Send us a Text Message.John Downey, a town planner with 20 years experience, talks to us about how the planning system is meant to work, why it is completely broken, and what could possibly be done about it.Please note that there is a small bit

102 - Nightmare on NIMBY Street

Mar 26th, 2023 57m 52s

Send us a Text Message.Brian Hanlon is the CEO of California YIMBY, a non-profit whose mission is to make California an affordable place to live, work, and raise a family. As well as being every NIMBY's worst nightmare, he is a committed enviro

101 - It's Easier in Russia

Mar 20th, 2023 59m 44s

Send us a Text Message.A discussion with Brian Moran on how difficult it is for even a well funded, global developer like Hines to develop housing in Ireland.—-The CJEU ruled on the planning application discussed in the episode. Please see link