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Regina, Maria and Darragh chat property with those in the know. Tune in for updates on the local property market, insights, advice and tips for sellers, buyers and landlords alike.
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Tuesday Aug 05, 2025
Tuesday Aug 05, 2025
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)
🏡 Visit https://www.libertyblue.ie/buy to see our current list of property for sale in Waterford and surrounding areas.
🔑 Visit https://libertyblue.ie/sell-your-prop... to hear about how we sell and book a free valuation.
✅ Visit https://libertyblue.ie/landlords/ for more information on our landlord service and renting out your Waterford property.
👀 What our customers say: • Anna's Liberty Blue Story
Contact details:
☎ 051 85 81 82
📍 36 Parnell Street, Waterford City, Ireland, X91 FR6F
💻 www.libertyblue.ie/contact-us
#waterford #property #libertyblue #sellinginwaterford #newhomes #HowToBuyAHouseInIreland #BuyersAgent #BuyingAdvice #WaterfordPropertyWatch #LibertyBlue #SecondHandHomes #PurchaseaHouse #AndrewRhatigan #ReginaMangan #PropertyChat
Saturday Jul 26, 2025
Saturday Jul 26, 2025
Can You Really Get a Mortgage at a Credit Union?
Darragh O'Connor chats with Damien Miles from St Dominic's Credit Union about all things mortgages and home improvement loans. They discuss the basics of a mortgage and how credit unions can help. The upcoming merger of Waterford and St. Domnic's Credit Unions are also discussed. Learn more about the mortgage process and what is on offer from Waterford's Credit Union in this insightful podcast!🏡
This podcast is also available as a video, watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Yp3kw4rv7Y or via the timestamps links below
Timestamps:
Mortgages and Home Improvement Loans at St. Dominic's Credit Union (0:00)
Loan Flexibility and Credit Union Advantages (2:22)
Repayment Options and Financial Difficulties (3:15)
Interest Rates and Mortgage Process (5:06)
Turnaround Time and Tips for Mortgage Readiness (6:22)
Future Services and Growth (9:26)
#waterford #CreditUnionMortgage #mortgage #homeloan #waterfordpropertywatch #creditunion
🏡 Visit https://www.libertyblue.ie/buy to see our current list of property for sale in Waterford and surrounding areas.
🔑 Visit https://libertyblue.ie/sell-your-property/ to hear about how we sell and book a free valuation.
✅ Visit https://libertyblue.ie/landlords/ for more information on our landlord service and renting out your Waterford property.
👀 What our customers say: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSO2jN1og5E
Contact details:
☎ 051 85 81 82
📍 36 Parnell Street, Waterford City, Ireland, X91 FR6F
💻 www.libertyblue.ie/contact-us
Monday Jul 21, 2025
Monday Jul 21, 2025
What Every Waterford Home Buyer Needs To Know Today!
Regina Mangan, Managing Director of Liberty Blue Waterford, is joined by Deirdre Phelan of Property Partners Phelan Herterich to discuss the current Waterford housing market, highlighting how it's great for sellers but tough for those buying a home.
Gain insights into the challenges faced by first home buyers, how the bidding process works, tips on how to put your best foot forward when purchasing and selling and the overall dynamics of the real estate landscape in Waterford. Contact Liberty Blue for all your property needs.
Timestamps:
Market Conditions and Buyer Challenges (0:00)
Evaluating Offers and Client Preferences (1:01)
Tips for Buyers and the Importance of Preparation (5:26)
Advice for Sellers and Choosing the Right Agent (8:43)
#waterford #property #libertyblue #sellinginwaterford #newhomes #firsttimebuyer #WaterfordHomeBuyer #waterfordpropertywatch #marketinsights #deirdrephelan 🏡 Visit https://www.libertyblue.ie/buy
to see our current list of property for sale in Waterford and surrounding areas. 🔑 Visit https://libertyblue.ie/sell-your-prop...
to hear about how we sell and book a free valuation. ✅ Visit https://libertyblue.ie/landlords/
for more information on our landlord service and renting out your Waterford property. 👀 What our customers say: • Anna's Liberty Blue Story
Contact details:
☎ 051 85 81 82
📍 36 Parnell Street, Waterford City, Ireland, X91 FR6F
💻 www.libertyblue.ie/contact-us
Tuesday Jun 24, 2025
Tuesday Jun 24, 2025
Buying an Apartment in Ireland? Listen To This First!
In this podcast, Maria Clifford from Liberty Blue Estate Agents discusses the importance of understanding management companies for anyone buying into a management development.
She explains key aspects, like fees and how property management companies work.
Understanding these factors can help buyers make smarter property investment decisions and navigate the real estate landscape with greater confidence, particularly when looking at investment properties.
Thursday Jun 12, 2025
Thursday Jun 12, 2025
Secrets Mortgage Managers Want First-Time Buyers To Know!
Darragh O'Connor sits down with Louise Lynam, Mortgage Manager at Bank of Ireland to discuss all things mortgages, like:
👉 How much can a first-time buyer borrow
👉 The mortgage approval process, how it works
👉 What is Loan to Value (LTV)? and
👉 Advice on how to ensure your accounts are squeaky clean and
👉 How to get the best mortgage rate you can
This podcast is also available as a video you can watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5p7VG4t1N6E or by jumping to the exact question you need answered via the timestamps below.
Timestamps:
First Steps for First-Time Buyers (0:00)
Understanding Loan to Value (LTV) (2:00)
Eco Mortgage and Energy Efficiency (3:12)
Preparing for the First Mortgage Application (5:13)
Associated Costs Beyond the Mortgage (7:17)
Fixed Rate Mortgages for First-Time Buyers (9:48)
Keeping Bank Accounts Clean (11:20)
Tailored Mortgage Solutions for New Home Buyers (13:03)
Differences Between New and Second-Hand Properties (15:29)
Final Tips for Buyers (16:50)
Friday Jun 06, 2025
Friday Jun 06, 2025
Secrets Behind Murphy Larkin’s Growth and Success! Regina sits down with Ger Murphy of Murphy Larkin Timber Products Tramore (and Nationwide) to discuss their success as a business, how they achieved it, their offering, what's trending in floors and doors and so much more! 👀
You can find Murphy Larkin and all their products at https://murphylarkin.com/
This podcast is also available as a video here: https://youtu.be/pkS3kZKbAsM or you can jump to exact section you want to listen to via the timestamps below.
Timestamps ⏰
Ger Murphy's Introduction and Business Overview (0:00)
Transition to Online Business and Logistics (1:29)
Continuous Improvement and Customer Feedback (3:03)
Product Offerings and Customer Experience (4:06)
Community and Business in Tramore (6:55)
Current Trends in Home Design (7:55)
Success Factors and Future Plans (8:56)
Engineering Background and Attention to Detail (10:06)
Friday May 30, 2025
Friday May 30, 2025
Avoid These Landlord Mistakes That Can Cost You THOUSANDS!
Lee-Ann Corcoran and Maria Clifford of Liberty Blue Estate Agents discuss everything landlords should know in 2025.
This is essential viewing for landlords new and old as some of these landlord mistakes could lead to huge fines!
This podcast is also available as a video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taUZqZP6u-k
Timestamps ⏰
Landlord Registration Requirements (0:00)
Rent Setting and Rent Pressure Zones (0:58)
BER Certification and Property Standards (2:04)
Lease Agreements and Notice Periods (3:43)
Tax Clearance and Pitfalls for Landlords (6:23)
Thursday May 22, 2025
Thursday May 22, 2025
Top Snag List Tips Every Home Buyer Should Know! Join Anthony Walker and Darragh O'Connor as they talk all things snaglists in the latest Waterford Property Watch podcast.
Items covered include:
👉 what is a snag list?
👉 why not employing a professional snagger could cost you
👉 the snag list process
👉 most common things that appear on a snag list
👉 and the most important things to look out for
This podcast is also available as a video, you can watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-R7HDtgOrPQ or jump to the exact spot via the timestamps below.
⏰ Timestamps
Understanding Snag Lists and Their Importance (0:00)
Who Arranges for a Snag List and What It Entails (2:33)
Detailed Inspection Process and Common Issues (4:49)
Common Snag List Items and Overlooked Areas (8:26)
Structural Issues and Professional Guidance (12:53)
Post-Inspection Process and Follow-Up (15:43)
Contact Information and Conclusion (19:29)
You can contact Anthony at decca.arch@gmail.com or 0857529727
🏡 Visit https://www.libertyblue.ie/buy to see our current list of property for sale in Waterford and surrounding areas.
🔑 Visit https://libertyblue.ie/sell-your-prop... to hear about how we sell and book a free valuation.
✅ Visit https://libertyblue.ie/landlords/ for more information on our landlord service and renting out your Waterford property.
👀 What our customers say: • Anna's Liberty Blue Story
Contact details:
☎ 051 85 81 82
📍 36 Parnell Street, Waterford City, Ireland, X91 FR6F
💻 www.libertyblue.ie/contact-us
#waterford #property #libertyblue #sellinginwaterford #newhomes #snaglist #snagging #snagginganewhome