Reviewing The Irish Property Market with IPOA Chairperson Mary Conway
Episode 39, Jul 05, 08:00 AM
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🎙️ Solid Foundations Property Podcast — July Edition
Guest: Mary Conway | Chairperson of the IPOA | Director of Janus Estates
This month on the Solid Foundations Property Podcast, we had the pleasure of sitting down with none other than Mary Conway — Chairperson of the Irish Property Owners’ Association (IPOA), Director of Janus Estates, experienced landlord, and former nurse turned property powerhouse 💥
🏡 Mary shared her fascinating journey from nursing into property investment, revealing the challenges, motivations, and lessons learned along the way. From her very first rental to becoming a leading voice for property owners nationwide — it’s a story of grit, growth, and grounded insights.
🧠 We dove deep into the proposed new government legislation aimed at rent pressure zones (RPZs) and the broader rental sector reforms. Mary didn’t hold back, giving us the inside scoop on how these changes could reshape the rental landscape, particularly for smaller landlords. We discussed:
Guest: Mary Conway | Chairperson of the IPOA | Director of Janus Estates
This month on the Solid Foundations Property Podcast, we had the pleasure of sitting down with none other than Mary Conway — Chairperson of the Irish Property Owners’ Association (IPOA), Director of Janus Estates, experienced landlord, and former nurse turned property powerhouse 💥
🏡 Mary shared her fascinating journey from nursing into property investment, revealing the challenges, motivations, and lessons learned along the way. From her very first rental to becoming a leading voice for property owners nationwide — it’s a story of grit, growth, and grounded insights.
🧠 We dove deep into the proposed new government legislation aimed at rent pressure zones (RPZs) and the broader rental sector reforms. Mary didn’t hold back, giving us the inside scoop on how these changes could reshape the rental landscape, particularly for smaller landlords. We discussed:
- 📉 The unintended consequences for supply
- 🏘️ Rural vs urban dynamics
- 🔐 Tenant protections vs landlord rights
- 📊 What the IPOA is doing to represent property owners' interests
🎧 Whether you're a seasoned investor, first-time landlord, or just property-curious, this episode offers a real, unfiltered look at the Irish property market — from the lived experience of someone right at the heart of it.
📌 Key Highlights:
📌 Key Highlights:
- Mary’s transition from healthcare to housing 🩺➡️🏠
- Her take on upcoming RPZ legislation 🔍
- Advice for new landlords starting out 📚
- What she wishes the government truly understood about rental supply 💬
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