There are 3 main differences between buying a house and buying an apartment in Ireland. the title to an apartment is always leasehold unlike the freehold title of a house. an apartment will involve common areas as it will be part of a building scheme. an apartment will involve a management company to manage the … 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
From May, 2012 a new body, the Property Services Regulatory Authority (PSRA) has been set up to regulate the provision of property services in Ireland. This new body covers auctioneers/estate agents, property management service providers, and letting agents. Anyone providing property services in Ireland requires a licence and is leaving themselves open to up to … Read more