Terry Franchising can be a great way to start your own business. And the failure rate for franchises is much less than for non franchise start-ups. But you still need to do your homework and ask and be satisfied about many questions which you might not think about in your enthusiasm to start your own business. … Read more
Buying out the ground rent on a leasehold property is an option for many people….either in commercial or residential premises. What is ground rent? Ground rent is rent paid on leases which are at least 99 years old. Features of ground rent are * Very low rent (ie not market rent) * No rent reviews … Read more
Information technology law covers a very diverse range of topics for businesses and consumers alike in Ireland. It ranges from data protection to electronic commerce to illegal use of the internet to acceptable usage policies for employees’ use of the internet and email in the workplace. This article attempts to provide an overview of these … Read more
The Residential Tenancies Act, 2004 applies to every dwelling which is the subject of a tenancy, subject to some exceptions. The most important exceptions are a dwelling let for holiday purposes a dwelling within which the landlord resides a dwelling within which the spouse, parent or child of the landlord resides. In fact, there are nine categories … Read more
There are a number of important reasons why you should make a will in Ireland. This piece will look at why you need to make a will, what are the requirements for a valid will, what a will should contain, some common mistakes made in drafting wills, what legal recourse has an unhappy child if (s)he feels … Read more