What is the mica scandal in Ireland? The mica scandal is one of the most difficult situations for home owners to deal with and it has caused a lot of emotional trauma for homeowners throughout the country. Muscovite mica is a natural mineral occurring in rocks which takes in moisture from the air. Concrete blocks […]
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What costs are involved in buying a house? Preparing a budget for your purchase is one of the most important parts of the planning process. You need to get a good idea of how much you’ll need to pay. In this post, you’ll get the information you need to know how much the transaction is
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How do you know your deposit is safe? One of the things that can concern people when they’re buying a house is the deposit – how do you know it’s safe and won’t be paid out to the vendor before the sale completes? Two deposits are generally paid during a house purchase – the booking
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Being involved in a road traffic accident is a traumatic and (hopefully) rare occurrence in your life but it’s likely to happen to all of us at some time or another. This article is intended to give you a general overview of what happens at the scene of the accident and in the short term
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When the government released their restrictions on outdoor dining early this month, it seems they didn’t take into account the existing licensing laws and how they might impact on the outdoor dining. This whole area is made tricky due to the fact that licensing laws in this country are very technical in nature. They’re granted
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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