Recent Changes to the Residential Rental Sector
The Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Act, 2019 has introduced a number of changes effective as of the 4th June 2019, with regard to the obligations and procedures for landlords ending a tenancy on the following grounds: The landlord requires the property for personal or family use – If the landlord or a family member intends to […]
Why you need a Solicitor when buying a House
Engaging the right solicitor when buying your home is an investment that will pay dividends. Many people don’t understand the legal process and see solicitor’s fees and 3rd party costs as expensive and unnecessary. However, a new house is one of the most expensive items you will purchase and a significant asset. Compared to the […]
Estate Planning – Prepare and Protect!
Estate planning can be an uncomfortable process as it forces us to think and prepare for our eventual deaths. This leads us to consider how we are going to provide for our families once we die. Making a valid Will is the best way of ensuring that your wishes are carried out after your death […]
Going, Going, Gone!
The trend for the sale of properties by public auction continues to grow with various auction houses advertising the sale of properties on an almost monthly basis. While these sales appear to be very tempting, the rule “Proceed with extreme caution” still applies and the following is a short guide if you are considering buying […]
Why you need a solicitor when buying a house
Engaging the right solicitor when buying your home is an investment that will pay dividends. Many people don’t understand the legal process and see solicitors fees and 3rd party costs as expensive and unnecessary. However, a new house is one of the most expensive items you will purchase and a significant asset. Compared to the […]
Section 49 Applications
Applications for Registration of Title to property to the Property Registration Authority (PRA) based on long possession Question: I have been living at my current address for the past 20 years. The property consists of a dwellinghouse on approximately a half acre of ground. The house was left to me by my father in his […]
Land Registration; Compulsory Registration of Title
There are two systems for the registration of property title in Ireland, namely the Registry of Deeds and the Land Registry. The Registry of Deeds was established in 1707 to provide a system of voluntary registration for Deeds, affecting land and giving priority to registered Deeds over unregistered Deeds. The primary function of the Registry […]
Enduring Power of Attorney
It is unfortunately the position nowadays that as people can expect to live longer lives we are increasingly encountering one of the issues associated with advancing age which is dementia. A question frequently asked is how does one prepare for the possibility of dementia in later life and the answer is to complete a legal […]
Selling your house – some of the matters to consider
Private Treaty/Auction There are two ways to sell a house – by private treaty or by auction. It is important to be guided by an auctioneer or other professional in the area as to the best way to sell your house. Which method is better will depend on a number of factors including the type […]
Registration of Rights of Way
A right of way arises if you own a piece of land and in order to get to it you must pass over a piece of land or roadway which is owned by someone else. Rights of Way, also known as easements make it easier for one landowner to get across someone’s land to get […]