logo
episode-header-image
Jun 2022
7m 12s

A tale of 2 housing markets?

NEWSTALK
About this episode
House prices in Ireland have been soaring by unsustainably high rates of around 14% year on year. But are we set to see that slowing down? The latest survey from MyHome.ie suggests that Rising interest rates, affordability concerns and overall economic inflation may be set to temper sky-rocketing demand. Conall MacCoille who is the author of the MyHome ... Show More
Up next
Aug 13
Jim Dowdall the Chief Executive of Level Health
Up until 18 months ago there were only 3 private health insurance providers. But Level Health, which is backed by Aviva, is hoping to nibble away at the big boys by offering a range of 5 health cover plans and from a standing start it already has 40,000 customers. On the show thi ... Show More
8m 47s
Aug 13
Thursday's business headlines
Thursday's business headlines with Joe Lynam. 
2m 37s
Aug 13
The business of Culligan Ireland
Amid this lovely heatwave, demand for chilled, filtered water is higher than ever. Culligan Ireland is one of the biggest suppliers of water coolers and domestic filtration units in Ireland. The company delivers 11m litres of filtered water to offices in Ireland every year. Speak ... Show More
7m 31s
Recommended Episodes
Jul 2025
"I'm A F#cking Multi-Millionaire" - Heated Debate Over Homeownership As Prices SKYROCKET
Home prices hit a record high in June, but sales are sinking. The PBD Podcast breaks down why buyers are stuck on the sidelines, mortgage rates above 6.5%, rising taxes and insurance, and why sellers aren’t desperate enough to drop prices. The panel also debates the true value of ... Show More
21m 22s
Feb 2025
A Rollercoaster Housing Market
tail spinning
7m 8s
Jul 2024
Why are Irish property prices still rising?
According to property website MyHome.ie, house asking prices rose by 7.3 per cent year on year in the second quarter, the fastest pace of growth recorded in two years.And buyers report that the price they actually pay often way exceeds the original asking price as many buyers cha ... Show More
20m 28s
Sep 2023
A Homebuyer's Dilemma Might Be A Homebuilder's Delight
Existing home sales are down around 20% year over year for two reasons: mortgage rates are too high and there aren't enough homes for sale. Matt Argersinger and Deidre Woollard discuss: - The current situation of home sales and what could change it. - Why homebuilders are in a ... Show More
26m 8s
Sep 2025
Home is where the debt is
Is the dream of home ownership slipping out of reach for many Americans? Prices are climbing, supply can’t keep up with demand, and high interest rates are keeping sellers on the side-lines.Tariffs and rising construction costs are squeezing builders too, piling more pressure on ... Show More
17m 31s
Oct 2021
Special Episode: Highs—and Lows—in U.S. Housing
tail spinning
8m 39s
Jul 2023
Money Box Live: The Cost of Owning a House
<p>House prices have fallen by 1% compared with a year ago – the first drop since 2012 (Halifax) and as inflation remains high, lenders are increasing the cost of mortgage borrowing.</p><p>But what do these changes in the housing market mean for anyone who dreams of owning their ... Show More
27m 38s
Jul 2024
Housing Update: Home Prices Unlikely to Decline
tail spinning
4m 9s
May 2023
20 - What Happens When the Housing Supply Doesn't Meet Demand
Description: How have aggressive interest rate hikes impacted the housing markets in both Canada and the US? And how will stable rates impact current housing affordability? BMO Senior Economists Sal Guatieri and Robert Kavcic discuss corrections, market stability, and signs of a ... Show More
27m 7s