News & Advice: Property

In 2023, a new Vacant Homes Tax was introduced by Section 96 of the Finance Act 2022. This tax applies to buildings which are residential properties for the purposes of ...

A voluntary transfer is where one owner transfers property to another, usually consisting of a parent transferring property/land or farmland to a child or loved one, as a gift during ...

The Vacant Site Levy was introduced in 2015 and its purpose was to stimulate the development of housing and to eliminate the hoarding of land. The levy was initially set ...

In recent times, there has been a huge increase in the number of properties being bought at auction and it has fast become a popular way to buy and ...

Before dealing with how to sever a joint tenancy, it is important to understand what is a joint tenancy and how it arises. When two or more parties co – ...

Discover how the First Home Scheme, a cornerstone of Ireland's "Housing for All" strategy, is making homeownership in Donegal more accessible. This comprehensive guide explores the scheme's eligibility criteria, financial ...

Embarking on the journey to homeownership is an exciting yet complex adventure, particularly for first-time buyers navigating the Irish property market. This comprehensive guide delves into the essential steps of ...

Changing your mortgage may seem like a difficult process, but with the help of an efficient solicitor, it can be much easier than you think from a legal perspective and ...

A recent marriage study has shown that 25% of couples aged 18 to 34 purchase a home before marriage. Purchasing property as an unmarried couple is a monumental commitment, and ...

The principal of caveat emptor is an important Latin phrase for “let the buyer beware” the premise of this principal is that the purchaser buys at it his own ...