Land disputes in Ireland can be incredibly bitter and costly for all concerned. The relationship of Irish people with “the field”, and property generally, appears to be unique and most of us probably know families, neighbours, friends, and others who have been involved in a bitter dispute involving land or property. Proprietary Estopppel The equitable … Read more
The Family Home Protection Act, 1976 prevents one spouse, in whose sole name the family home was vested, from dealing with the property without the knowledge and/or consent of the non-owning spouse. Note: The Family Home Protection act 1976 does not confer an interest in the property on the non owning spouse; it protects that … Read more
Are you building your house by direct labour or having it build by a building contractor? If you are engaging the services of a building contractor you will need a building contract/agreement. This will cost in the region of €500 plus vat but it may be the smartest investment you have ever made because … Read more
Are you thinking about buying or selling a residential property? If you have ever wondered why the purchase or sale of a house in Ireland appears to take ‘so long’, this piece will set out the steps in a residential conveyance and give you a good overview for a better understanding. What is Conveyancing? Conveyancing … Read more
Property licences can often be confused with leases. There are significant differences between a licence and a lease when it comes to the letting or use of property. A licence, unlike a lease, does not transfer any interest or estate in the land to the licensee A licence is a ‘mere permission’ to use the … Read more