Do you have a right of way over someone else’s property to any part of your property or grounds? If so, it is very important to register this with the Property Registration Authority to ensure that you do not lose it due to recent legal changes that relate to rights of way. All rights of [...]
Noisy Neighbours Life is not always plain sailing, and disputes between neighbours can be very stressful and time consuming. If you are seeking legal advice for a problem with your neighbours, you may find it reassuring to know that you are not alone. Conflict with neighbours appears to be on the increase, although [...]
Buying a newly built home can be a popular choice, especially as many new builds include a guarantee and additional features such as white goods. Problems can arise, however, when buyers commit to a newly built property when they have seen only a floor plan or a show home. Checking our list of questions to [...]
When you’re looking for your dream home, you will have spent time working out your budget and finding properties that fall within your affordable range. However, there are many hidden costs associated with buying a house, and these range from legal fees and searches to the many different types of tax that must be paid. [...]
Many couples choose to cohabit as an alternative to marriage, or to buy a house together before becoming legally wed. This is often a shrewd financial decision to avoid throwing money away on rent, but if you are unprepared for the complexities of home ownership, it could be a potential disaster. Here at Irwin, Kilcullen [...]
There is a huge demand for property the moment - and a corresponding lack of supply. We are in an artificial pressure cooker situation and until more loans and more houses are made available there will be no relief. The banks and building societies have had their fingers severely burnt and it is unlikely they [...]
The process of buying a house can be extremely stressful, but choosing a solicitor who is experienced in property law will help to make it as straightforward as possible. Conveyancing, the process of transferring a property from one person to another, can present many problems and issues that can delay or even stop the purchase. [...]
If you own and rent out a commercial property, you will have made a legally binding contract with your tenant, or lessee. This will clarify the obligations you have to maintain your property, and specify any charges you must pay in relation to it, as well as outlining the rights you hold over the property [...]
If you are a tenant renting a commercial property for your business, it is vital to understand how your contract works to protect you and your landlord. Most commercial property leases are full repairing and insuring leases, which means you, as the tenant, become liable to keep the property in good repair and to keep [...]
When you’re buying a house for the first time, it can seem like a very complicated process and it can be easy to make mistakes. A good solicitor can help you through every stage of purchasing a property, but having an understanding of how the system works can help you to avoid disappointments and unnecessary [...]
