The clocks go back at 2am this Sunday, 29th October and, while that means an extra hour in bed for most of us, there are some employment law considerations that should be taken into account. Night shift workers might be rostered on from, say, midnight to 8am. When the clocks go back they will end up working …
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When you buy a residential property, you must pay stamp duty on the purchase price. This tax is calculated as follows:- 1% of the market price up to a limit of €1,000,000 2% on any balance of the purchase price above €1,000,000 What is a residential property? A property is defined as “residential” if it …
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Finding a solicitor that you trust is a vital first step in any legal matter. Someone might be an expert in their field, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that they’re the right person for you. The solicitor/client relationship is based on mutual trust and respect, with both parties keen to do as much as possible …
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An important upcoming appeal to the Supreme Court will have serious ramifications for the means in which personal injuries claims are dealt with in the future. Prior to 2014, all claims were dealt with in the same way ie the injured party issued proceedings against the party who was deemed to be at fault. The …
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The Revenue Commissioners have recently highlighted an issue connected to the Help To Buy (HTP) Scheme and Equity Finance. In a circular sent to solicitors, they have asked the first time purchasers are reminded of the following:- HTB applicants should not include equity finance as a qualifying loan in their HTB claim. The equity finance …
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Under the Fair Deal Scheme you can avail of financial aid to cover the cost of a nursing home. If you qualify for the Scheme, you pay a contribution towards the cost and the HSE pays the rest. In order to be eligible to apply for the Scheme, you must meet three initial criteria:- You …
Very often you’ll hear people mention the phrase “no win, no fee” or “no foal, no fee” when they talk about their claim for personal injuries or any other claim that they might be making. “No foal, no fee” means that if your case is unsuccessful then your solicitor will not charge any legal fee. …
The three most important words in every legal case When you’re dealing with some legal matter, there are a few things that you want to be sure of. You want to know that the person you’ve entrusted with your case is qualified to deal with it and that they have the necessary experience to know …
When you have a mortgage in place over your property you might find yourself in a position where you can switch mortgages to get a better deal. While the procedure for switching mortgage providers is relatively straightforward, you will need a solicitor to act for you. The agreement you make with a new bank will …
In a bid to help new homes purchasers, the State has introduced a new initiative which is intended to make it easier to get on the property ladder. The Local Authority Home Loan (LAHL) is intended to help single homebuyers who have a good savings record but are finding it difficult to get enough finance …
