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Podcast: Newstalk Breakfast
Episode: New research captures homebuying in 2026
Description: Homebuying in Ireland is characterised by overbidding, misperceptions and delays.  That’s according to new research from the ESRI’s Behavioural Research Unit.  Speaking to Anton to explain the findings was Dr Deirdre Robertson, Senior Research Officer at the ESRI. This report was commissioned by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, who are calling for new legislation and reforms to improve the relationship between homebuyers and sellers. Anton also spoke to Simon Barry, Director of Research, Advocacy and International at the CCPC.