This week, Paul is joined by Ray Cooke, CEO of Ray Cooke Auctioneers, to share what he is seeing on the ground in the Irish property market as we move through 2026.
In this episode, we discuss:
– Why are good properties selling quickly, and what buyers must have to be ready
– The reality of supply and demand, and why stock exists but still feels scarce
– Why landlords are leaving the market and what that means for rents and tenants
– Residential vs commercial property, yield expectations, and how investors should think about risk
00:00 Introduction
01:06 Current Property Market Trends
01:35 Challenges in Property Buying
03:42 Impact of Economic Factors on Property Prices
14:08 Consultancy Services for Property Investment
22:59 The Fallout from the Financial Crisis
27:16 Current Property Market Analysis
31:51 Investment Strategies and Regulations
32:38 Pension Funds and Property Investment
34:32 Challenges in the Letting Market
37:40 Valuing Properties and Market Trends
39:50 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Credit to : Ask About Wealth