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The TWM Real Estate Podcast, hosted and produced by TWM, is a podcast that looks into all the various influences of the property market to see what is happening and what trends are emerging. It also features guest conversations that provide an insight into the thinking of various stakeholders, investors, developers and end users - the influencers within the real estate market itself.

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October 19, 202628 min

Episode 30 – EXPO REAL 2026 Special

In this episode, recorded on 13 October, Seán O'Neill speaks with Darragh Lennon, CEO of Finegrain Property, and Duncan Lyster, Senior Fund Manager at Irish Life Investment Managers, both of whom also attended Europe's largest real estate trade fair in Munich. Together, they explore their reasons for attending, assess property market sentiment across Europe amid ongoing political and economic challenges, and discuss how Ireland is perceived as an investment destination.

July 30, 202641 min

Episode 29 – The New Planning System Explained

In this episode, recorded on 23 July, Seán O'Neill and TWM Managing Director Willie Norse are joined by Luke Wymer, Executive Director of JSA Planning, to unpack the biggest changes to Ireland's planning system. They explore what the reforms mean in practice, whether they are reducing planning backlogs and speeding up decision-making, and the implications for Judicial Reviews. The conversation also covers critical infrastructure, data centres, tackling dereliction, and new initiatives designed to unlock housing and urban development, including The City Edge Project, Living Over the Shop and conversion projects.

July 8, 202631 min

Episode 28: A review of the Economy and Property Market in H1

In this episode, recorded on 3 July, Seán O'Neill, Stephen Aherne, and independent economist, Stephen Walsh, discuss the continuing deal/no-deal uncertainty surrounding Iran, the outlook for interest rate rises, and recent political developments in the UK. They also examine Ireland's economic performance as the country assumes the Presidency of the Council of the European Union, before reviewing activity in the investment property market during the first half of the year.

May 8, 202640 min

Episode 27: Dublin Port – A critical element of Ireland’s Infrastructure

In this Episode, Seán O'Neill and Willie Norse chat with Cormac Kennedy, Head of Commercial & Programme Management at Dublin Port. The discussion delves into how the port operates, why it serves as both a critical component of and a bellwether for the economy, the effects of recent economic and geopolitical crises, and what the future may hold!

March 19, 202635 min

Episode 26: Feedback from MIPIM and the impact of recent geopolitical events

In this Episode, which was recorded on March 13th, Seán O'Neill explores real estate sentiment emerging from MIPIM with TWM Director, Michele Jackson, who had just returned from the conference. The discussion also examines the impact of recent geopolitical developments on Ireland with Independent Economist Stephen Walsh. Is Ireland still an attractive investment destination and what are the real estate sectors to watch?

January 29, 202626 min

Episode 25: ORS acquisition of TWM

Seán O’Neill, Michele Jackson and Willie Norse, MD of TWM, welcome ORS MD, John Brennan, to the podcast to discuss the ORS business, including their culture and plans. Following the recent acquisition of TWM by ORS, the opportunities and synergies for a multi-faceted real estate offering in the current market are explored.

December 9, 202534 min

Episode 24: Data Centres Uncovered

Sean O’Neill and Willie Norse delve into the complex world of data centres with the help of Mark Ryan, Development Director in Yondr, a global developer, owner and operator of data centres. In this episode they speak about global trends in the demand for datacentres and where Ireland stands in this market given the moratorium on development. Some of the many questions they chat through on this podcast include “Are we missing a trick and will we get left behind? Why are other countries embracing these facilities which are now seen as critical infrastructure?”

October 13, 202528 min

Episode 23 - Expo Real 2025 Special

Sean O Neill and Stephen Aherne provide feedback on their experience at Expo Real in Munich last week. George Fraser Harding ( Head of European Funds at Aviva Investors) and Oliver Gaschler (Director of Investment Asset Management at AM alpha) give their thoughts on the European Real Estate Market, Current Pricing, Tariffs and their views on Ireland.

August 13, 202539 min

Episode 22: Progress Review

In this episode, Seán O'Neill catches up again with John Hannigan, CEO of Circle VHA. John was a guest in June 2023 (Episode 3) and in this podcast they review progress in delivery of housing and developments since then including changes in interest rates and inflation. They also discuss the likely impact of recently announced Government initiatives for housing, infrastructure and planning.

June 25, 202544 min

Episode 21: Uncertainty Fatigue

In this episode Seán O'Neill and Stephen Aherne catch up again with independent economist and regular podcast contributor, Stephen Walsh, to chat about the many ongoing geopolitical events as well as domestic matters such as residential rent caps, lower interest rates etc. Following a general market pause, activity has returned as investors absorb the uncertainty and decide to move on!