Terry Dividends are a distribution of a portion of a company’s profits to its shareholders. They can be paid in cash or by the granting of further shares in the company. Not all companies declare or pay dividends with some choosing to reinvest their profits in the company or perhaps to fund acquisitions or diversification. The … Read more
When do you need to get a solicitor when buying a house? This is a question I am frequently asked. The earlier you make contact with a solicitor, the better. This will allow you to carry out your house hunting and mortgage approval with confidence. Any questions you have about the conveyancing process, the timing … Read more
What happens when a property sale does not complete on the intended closing date? General conditions 20, 21 and 22 of the Law Society of Ireland 2019 contract deals with completion of the sale and the payment of interest. Where there is default on the part of the purchaser in failing to complete the sale … Read more
If you are a share investor there is two types of tax you need to be concerned about: Capital gains tax Dividend withholding tax Capital gains tax on shares Capital gains arise on the sale of an asset for a profit and the tax is calculated on the gain. The chargeable gain is, in broad … Read more
Buying a property? If you are one of the most important questions you and your solicitor will need to be concerned about will concern services to the property. The most important services catering to the property will be Water and Sewerage. Is the water supply by private well or is it connected to mains water … Read more