3 Vital Questions to Ask When Trying to Collect Debts

Are you owed money by a debtor? And you’re not quite sure whether to just forget about it and write it off, or pursue it? Before making your decision there are 3 critically important factors to consider. Who owes you the money? This might seem like a blindingly obvious fact that you don’t need to … Read more

Buying Property from a Receiver or Mortgagee in Possession-the Facts You Should Know

Everyone loves a bargain. And buying property from a mortgagee in possession or receiver acting on his behalf is becoming more commonplace in Ireland. Regardless of whether you buy at an Allsop’s type auction or by private treaty there are a few unique features of buying from a receiver or mortgagee in possession. Some of … Read more

Privacy Statements and Cookie Notices on Websites-What You Need to know

Have you noticed those annoying website “cookie” notices popping up nearly everywhere on the  internet? Well, there is good reason for them. They are a legal requirement in Ireland and Europe and breaches of the law covering data protection-the Data Protection Acts 1988 and 2003 and Statutory Instrument 336 of 2011-can lead to fines of … Read more

The Zen Guide to the MUD (Multi Unit Developments) Act, 2011

They’ve been doing it in Europe for years. But apartment living is a relatively recent phenomenon in Ireland. The Multi Unit Developments Act, 2011 came into effect on 1st April, 2011 and applies to multi unit developments with shared facilities and services. A multi unit development under the act has not less than 5 apartments … Read more

The Pyrite Remediation Scheme-What You Need to Know

The aim of the Pyrite Remediation Scheme is to procure the remediation of certain dwellings with damage caused by pyritic heave of hardcore under floor slabs. The Housing Agency is responsible for the testing of dwellings and the implementation of the remediation process. They will engage all necessary construction professionals, advisors and contractors to carry … Read more