The Build
Rick Larkin
The Build is a podcast focused on the challenges of providing housing. Hosted by real estate developer Rick Larkin, the show features interviews with a number of leading personalities working in the housing sector both in Ireland and globally.
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The Law
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05/12/23 • 64 min
On today's episode: the contributions waiver is explained and we talk to Fidelma McManus, partner and head of housing at Beauchamps LLP about conveyancing, AHB's and how the law touches every part of your life. And obviously we find a way to mention Taylor Swift.
The System Will Change You
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04/02/23 • 65 min
John Downey, a town planner with 20 years experience, talks to us about how the planning system is meant to work, why it is completely broken, and what could possibly be done about it.
Please note that there is a small bit of colourful language in this episode, just in case you're listening in the presence of younger ears.
You can find more information on John and what he does at https://www.dwny.ie/
Nightmare on NIMBY Street
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03/26/23 • 57 min
Brian Hanlon is the CEO of California YIMBY, a non-profit whose mission is to make California an affordable place to live, work, and raise a family. As well as being every NIMBY's worst nightmare, he is a committed environmentalist with a long history of advocacy and is a genuinely lovely person to chat with.
I highly recommend the report that California YIMBY released on homelessness that Brian mentions: https://cayimby.org/housing-first/
You can read more about California YIMBY on their website: https://cayimby.org. They maintain an excellent catalog of research on Housing policy on their website at: https://cayimby.org/research/
It's Easier in Russia
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03/20/23 • 59 min
A discussion with Brian Moran on how difficult it is for even a well funded, global developer like Hines to develop housing in Ireland.
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The CJEU ruled on the planning application discussed in the episode. Please see links below to more information.
News reports:
How to Build a House
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06/01/23 • 78 min
Architect John Dobbin talks us through how to go about building a house, from the very beginning and why it can be difficult but rewarding. Also, bungalow bliss, high density but low rise housing and converting offices.
Joint Oireachtas recommendatons on Planning: https://data.oireachtas.ie/ie/oireachtas/committee/dail/33/joint_committee_on_housing_local_government_and_heritage/reports/2023/2023-05-04_report-on-the-pre-legislative-scrutiny-of-the-draft-planning-and-development-bill-2022_en.pdf
AI image of Kari's House:
https://labs.openai.com/s/GNSJXErw7XDs2AnNWwU0PdQn
On the Origin of Sprawl
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08/17/23 • 75 min
UCD Economist and former member of An Bord Snip (and An Bord Snip Nua!) Colm McCarthy on the mistakes we have made and continue to make. Also, why the ECB was incompetent during the bailout and why the Army are still in Rathmines.
As always, please send any suggestions for the show to [email protected]
Some links on topics from today's episode:
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/just-what-is-an-bord-snip-nua/26551525.html
https://researchrepository.ucd.ie/server/api/core/bitstreams/09ac4db6-415e-4a6e-925b-def46ffb4db8/content
https://www.farmersjournal.ie/is-greek-compromise-possible-174917
The Agent Chronicles
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09/11/23 • 42 min
Ken MacDonald's illustrious career has shaped the Irish real estate landscape across five decades. Starting with a humble leaflet campaign back in 1967, Ken's journey has seen him play a pivotal role in the emergence of apartment living. Brace yourself for an anecdotal tour through time as Ken unravels the evolution of Irish property and its tryst with the new wave economy.
The conversation gets juicier as we dig into the culture of objections to development. We critically examine the political and legal systems and their role in nurturing an 'industry of objection' that has made securing planning consents an uphill battle.
Don't believe everything you hear about institutional investors! Our discussion seeks to debunk common misconceptions and emphasizes the importance of a balanced mix of small and large landlords in the rental sector.
Cloud Cuckoo Land
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09/15/23 • 48 min
Join me in search of the elusive and fascinating cuckoo.
I am joined by a great group of guests including Sean Keyes from the Currency who discusses the media's influence on policy. Pat Farrell for IIP defends his supposed winged members and David Tilson from Cantor Fitzgerald explains why Leo doesn't need to fear the Lettuce just yet.
And you thought this was a boring housing policy podcast.
Links to items mentioned in this episode:
Housing is breaking brains: https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2022/11/us-housing-supply-shortage-crisis-2022/672240/
But first...
The Build
06/24/24 • 2 min
I'm back, and I'm here just to say thanks.
Disclosure of conflicts from Season 1:
- Episode 3 with John Downey, John did a little bit of work for a JV entity we were involved with a number of years ago but we have no current business relationship with his firm.
- Episode 4 with Fidelma McManus, no current or past business relationship with her firm.
- Episode 5 with John Dobbin, no current relationship with his firm, he did do some work for us in the past.
- Episode 6 with Colm McCarthy, Colm is retired now but he did some economic studies for us about 20 years ago which is how I met him.
- Episode 7 with Paul Mitchell, no current or past business relationship.
- Episode 8 with Ken MacDonald, we have an ongoing business relationship with Hooke & MacDonald.
- Episode 9, there were several guests, none of which we have any business relationship with.
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Build have?
The Build currently has 14 episodes available.
What topics does The Build cover?
The podcast is about Real Estate, Construction, Housing, Building, Development, Investing, Business, Podcasts and Entrepreneurship.
What is the most popular episode on The Build?
The episode title 'The Law' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Build?
The average episode length on The Build is 53 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Build released?
Episodes of The Build are typically released every 18 days.
When was the first episode of The Build?
The first episode of The Build was released on Mar 20, 2023.
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