The Costs, Fees and Outlays in Buying or Selling a House or Apartment

  Are you thinking about buying or selling a house or apartment? Are you wondering about the costs involved? I hope to put your mind at ease, and answer your questions in this piece. Ready? Buying a House or Apartment the costs and outlays will fall into the following categories: the legal fee for your … 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

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