Beware of the Representations Made to You in the Lead Up to Signing a Property Contract

Are you thinking about buying a property? Or a business? If you are, you need to be cautious and vigilant about the statements you are tempted to rely on, and who is making those statements. Let me explain. I act for large numbers of people who are buying (or selling) property. When I meet the … Read more

Did Lease Granted by Borrower Prevent AIB From Securing Possession of D4 Property?

AIB granted a loan to Richard Finbarr Fitzgerald and the parties entered into a mortgage contract. The 1995 mortgage, registered in the Registry of Deeds, was secured on a flat in Dublin 4 and the bank now sought an order for possession. However, there was a problem. Fitzgerald had gone bankrupt in January 2020 but … Read more

The Misuse of Inhibitions and Cautions to Frustrate Lenders-High Court Cancels Inhibitions on Property

Since the property crash in 2007 some hard pressed property owners, who had judgments registered against them, have used various ploys and ruses to block and thwart the holders of judgment mortgages from selling their property against their wishes. A recent High Court case concerned this very issue and it is worth taking a look … Read more

Commercial Property Investment-4 Vital Things to Consider

Thinking about buying a commercial investment property? There are a number of factors you will need to consider.  Here are four important ones:  1. The tenant The quality of your tenant is critically important because it will determine how sound your rental income stream will be. Having a major retail brand or franchise as a … Read more