Most people who sell their family home will do so with a mortgage in place. If you want to sell your home, that mortgage will need to be cleared in full before the purchaser will complete the transaction. So how do you go about selling with a mortgage already in place? Taking up the title …
When you’re buying a property you might think that you don’t need to have a survey carried out. At a time when costs are running high already and you’re trying to control your budget, it can seem like an additional cost that you don’t need. But there are several reasons why you should always get …
What is Stamp Duty? Stamp duty is a tax payable on property that is paid when- You buy property or property is transferred into your name by other means. You exchange, surrender, release or partition property. When property is transferred to you The document that transfers the property into your name is called the …
The Contract for Sale is the most important document in any conveyancing transaction. It’s the starting point for the purchase and by signing the contract you create a legally binding agreement with the vendor that says you are agreeing to purchase the house or property in question. When you agree to buy a house you …
For the last few years we’ve seen a growing debate in Ireland over the amount of damages that have been awarded by judges in personal injuries cases. As usual, there are two sides to the story. An increase in insurance premiums (particularly motor insurance premiums) means that a lot of people are keen to see …
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Today’s case regarding a woman who is taking Facebook to court over the hacking of her account is likely to stoke the fires of debate over the obligations of social media companies when it comes to data protection. So what is data protection? Essentially, data protection regulations are in place to protect you, and any …
If you’re currently in the house-buying zone, then congratulations! Buying a house is one of the most exciting times in anyone’s life and you’ll want to get straight into the transaction so you can get your hands on those all-important keys as quickly as possible. Everyone’s plans have changed over the last few months, but …
Today’s news that draft guidelines on personal injuries awards have been delivered to the Judicial Council will meet with varied responses. The process is intended to lower awards across the board. On the one hand, there will be those who welcome the development on the basis that higher awards only lead to an unacceptable level …
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The government has approved a plan that will see personal injuries awards reviewed as part of an 18-month plan. To be honest, I have mixed feelings about this. Yes, insurance premiums are a big problem for businesses but members of the public who have been injured are presented with a big problem too! At present, …
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The Help To Buy Scheme This scheme was set up to give a rebate to first-time buyers for tax that they paid over the previous 4 years. It’s intended to help you buy your first house. Read on to see if you meet the requirements to benefit form the scheme. How can you apply? You …
