Episodes

  • Tea & Mortgage Podcast #17: Brazilian community in Ireland with Suya, embassy report, and Churrasco & Mortgage podcast?
    May 6 2024

    Tea & Mortgage w/ John Coleman, Ireland’s favourite mortgage broker would like to sit down with you to share a cup of tea and chat about the state of the mortgage and property market.

    In this Tea & Mortgage podcast episode #17, host John Coleman and co-host have the pleasure of welcoming on a special guest, Suya Sausmikat!

    Making her second appearance on the podcast, Suya, talks about the Brazilian community here in Ireland. Of course, Suya is native to Brazil and only came to Ireland about nine years ago. Like many Brazilians, she came just to learn English and get better opportunities, and eventually joined the mortgage industry along with John at JC Mortgages.

    Now, she’s one of the preeminent ambassadors and influencers among the Brazilian community in Ireland when it comes to buying a home and the crucial step of obtaining a mortgage.

    Recently, Suya was even included in an official report published by the Brazilian embassy here in Dublin that outlines the stats, facts, and demographics around the Brazilian community in Ireland, including housing metrics and trends. The report even directly quoted Suya and made a cool graphic out of it!

    So, in this podcast, we talk about a few of the items in that report, the Brazilian community in general in Ireland, how Suya loves helping people from her home country who want to buy a property, and if we should rename this podcast, “Churrasco & Mortgage!”

    🎙 Enjoy this podcast episode with the always pleasant and informative Suya Sausmikat, and feel free to get in touch or start your mortgage journey in Portuguese at the links below!

    Mortgage information for Brazilians in Portuguese:
    https://www.jcmortgages.ie/mortgages-for-brazilians/

    Suya on Instagram:
    @mortgagebrokerbr

    To download the embassy report (in Portuguese):
    http://www.gov.br/mre/pt-br/embaixada-dublin

    - John Coleman,
    JC Mortgages

    ☎️ 01-8102032
    📲 086 3970039
    📩 john@jcmortgages.ie
    💻 www.jcmortgages.ie

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    29 mins
  • Tea & Mortgage Podcast #16: John in the Sunday Independent & why go to a mortgage broker instead of directly to the bank.
    Apr 8 2024

    Tea & Mortgage w/ John Coleman, Ireland’s favourite mortgage broker would like to sit down with you to share a cup of tea and chat about the state of the mortgage and property market.

    In this episode #16, John Coleman of JC Mortgages and co-host Norm Schriever talk about a few important topics and news when it comes to obtaining a mortgage and buying a property in Ireland.

    · It may not be news exactly, but John was recently featured in the Sunday Independent newspaper. Check out his article!

    · Why should a home buyer go to a mortgage broker as opposed to directly to the bank? There are some really huge benefits and advantages to using a mortgage broker, so you’ll want to hear this – especially if you’re a first-time buyer.

    · John covers JC Mortgages’ custom home buying roadmap that he provides for free to anyone who would like to apply or even just get started, and how technology is continuing to enhance that client experience.

    · Did you know that when it comes to mortgage approval, the bank may look at the payments you send home to others as a LOAN or a DEBT and it may actually reduce the amount of mortgage you’re approved for or even disqualify you from a mortgage altogether?!

    John also covers a better way to structure sending money home, so it doesn’t jeopardize your mortgage and property buying goals. This is so important so be aware if you’re sending money home.

    Enjoy this podcast episode and please get in touch if you need any help or advice about mortgage or buying a property in Ireland!

    - John Coleman,
    JC Mortgages

    ☎️ 01-8102032
    📲 086 3970039
    📩 john@jcmortgages.ie
    💻 www.jcmortgages.ie

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    21 mins
  • Tea & Mortgage Podcast #15: Answering your top questions about mortgage and buying a property in Ireland.
    Mar 11 2024

    Tea & Mortgage w/ John Coleman, Ireland’s favourite mortgage broker would like to sit down with you to share a cup of tea and chat about the state of the mortgage and property market.

    In this episode #15, John goes through some of the top questions about obtaining a mortgage and buying a property in Ireland.

    We utilized Artificial Intelligence to get a list of the top questions you’re querying around the terms “Mortgage Ireland” and “Home buying Ireland.” The great AI tool answerthepublic.com (we’re not sponsored but would love to be!) came up with a list of hot search terms based on those terms.

    So, John Coleman covers some common questions like:

    1. Will mortgage rates go down in 2024 in Ireland?
    2. Why mortgage rates are going down?
    3. Are mortgage rates likely to go down?
    4. When will mortgage rates go down?
    5. Will home buying slow down?
    6. Will prices go up or down?
    7. Will the real estate market heat up?
    8. What home buying programs do I qualify for?

    Enjoy this podcast episode that’s all about answering your important questions and please leave your question in the comments below.

    - John Coleman,
    JC Mortgages

    ☎️ 01-8102032
    📲 086 3970039
    📩 john@jcmortgages.ie
    💻 www.jcmortgages.ie

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    30 mins
  • Tea and Mortgage Podcast #14: Property and mortgage market recap, Las Vegas to see U2, and visiting New York.
    Feb 14 2024

    Tea & Mortgage w/ John Coleman, Ireland’s favourite mortgage broker would like to sit down with you to share a cup of tea and chat about the state of the mortgage and property market.

    And in this podcast episode, John and co-host Norm Schriever do just that. John covers the state of the property market in Ireland in early 2024, as well as what he’s seeing for interest rates and the mortgage outlook.

    Additionally, John talks about his recent trip all the way to Las Vegas, Nevada where he watched U2. John had some interesting takes about Bono and the iconic band!

    They also chat about John’s very brief visit to New York City and why he’d like to go back one day soon.

    So, enjoy this Tea & Mortgage podcast episode and feel free to reach out if you have any questions about buying a property or obtaining a mortgage in Ireland!

    - John Coleman,
    JC Mortgages

    ☎️ 01-8102032
    📲 086 3970039
    📩 john@jcmortgages.ie
    💻 www.jcmortgages.ie

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    12 mins
  • Tea & Mortgage Podcast #13: What Americans should expect when buying a property in Ireland! 🇺🇸 ✈️🇮🇪🏡
    Jan 22 2024

    Tea & Mortgage w/ John Coleman, Ireland’s favourite mortgage broker would like to sit down with you to share a cup of tea and chat about the state of the mortgage and property market.

    Every year, thousands of American move to Ireland, many of them transferred by their company, ready to retire, or just in pursuit of a more enjoyable life here.

    A good number of them end up looking to buy a home and settle down.

    But they’re often faced with questions, confusion, and outright frustration when it comes to the buying, as there are some key differences between the process they know back in the U.S., and the procedure and rules here in Ireland.

    So, in this episode, host and Irish mortgage broker John Coleman talks to his American co-host about those important differences and what Americans should expect when moving to Ireland and buying a property.

    If you’re from the U.S. or Canada and are looking to buy a home in Ireland, feel free to listen – and contact us with any questions and to get the mortgage process started!

    - John Coleman,
    JC Mortgages

    ☎️ 01-8102032
    📲 086 3970039
    📩 john@jcmortgages.ie
    💻 www.jcmortgages.ie

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    41 mins
  • Tea & Mortgage Podcast #12: John Coleman recaps his predictions for 2023 and makes some bold new ones for 2024!
    Dec 15 2023

    Well, my friends, 2024 is upon us, and that means my humble little Tea & Mortgage podcast has been alive and well for a full year now.

    Through these twelve episodes, we’ve shared a lot of knowledge for homebuyers and those looking for a mortgage in Ireland, talked a lot of business and the economy, and had more than a little bit of fun!

    So I truly appreciate each and every one of you listening, commenting, and sharing the podcast, and I promise even more great episodes and help for homebuyers in 2024.

    Speaking of which, it’s time to recap my predictions for 2023 (I got one of my predictions REALLY wrong!) and make my bold new predictions for 2024 (one in particular I PRAY I get wrong!).

    So, thanks for listening (and tolerating!) my fun look back at 2023 and glimpse ahead at 2024, and I’ll see all of you in the new year!

    Your friend,
    John Coleman

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    26 mins
  • Tea & Mortgage Podcast #11: Selling your property in Dublin with Paul Tobin
    Nov 6 2023

    In this episode #11, we have a nice chat with Paul Tobin, founder and owner of Paul Tobin Estate Agents Ltd here in Dublin.

    Established in 2006, Paul’s firm is not about chasing high volumes of clients and property listings, but a boutique practice offering professional bespoke services to property owners.

    In our podcast chat, Paul gives some invaluable tips to buyers who are just walking into a property, reveals why energy rating is so important, and pulls back the curtain on the bidding process.

    And if you’re looking to sell your property in Dublin (the majority of Paul’s business comes from landlords or those who unexpectedly came into property ownership), Paul is someone I encourage you to contact.

    Great information for buyers and sellers alike from Paul Tobin in this episode!

    To find out more or get in touch with Paul, go to www.paultobin.ie

    - John Coleman,
    JC Mortgages

    ☎️ 01-8102032
    📲 086 3970039
    📩 john@jcmortgages.ie
    💻 www.jcmortgages.ie

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    33 mins
  • Tea & Mortgage Podcast #10: A chat with buyers agent & coach, Breffnie O'Kelly
    Oct 16 2023

    It’s our 10th episode of the Tea & Mortgage podcast, and we couldn’t be more thankful for all of your listens, views, shares, and support.

    And today to celebrate, we have a very special guest, Breffnie O’Kelly.

    Breffnie O’Kelly is an estate agent who specializes in “helping busy people find property,” and she’s very good at what she does, as you’ll hear on this podcast.

    Breffnie is a licensed property advisor based in Dublin and understands how stressful it can be when you want to find the right property to buy or rent. So, her mission is to help you find the home you’ve been looking for in the smoothest, quickest way.

    She loves the process of assessing neighbourhoods and properties, looking for the features that will enhance the lives of her clients as well as the resale value of the property.

    You can find out more at https://www.breffnieokelly.ie
    And get in touch with her directly at breffnie@breffnieokelly.ie

    Enjoy this episode #10 with Breffnie O’Kelly and thanks again for listening to the Tea & Mortgage podcast!

    - John Coleman,
    JC Mortgages

    ☎️ 01-8102032
    📲 086 3970039
    📩 john@jcmortgages.ie
    💻 www.jcmortgages.ie

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    37 mins