Problems arising with title to your property-statutory provision to the rescue?

The Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Act 2009 may come to your rescue if there is a problem with the title to a property. Recitals Section 59(1) provides 59.— (1) Recitals, statements and descriptions of facts, matters and parties contained in instruments, statutory provisions or statutory declarations 15 years old at the date of the … Read more

The Formation of the Contract in Purchase or Sale of a Property

In order for any contract to be enforceable you need 5 things: The parties must have the legal capacity to enter into a contract They must intend creating legal relations The contractual terms must be certain There must be offer and acceptance There must be consideration. For the sale of land or real property it … Read more

Contract Law in Ireland-the Essentials

We all come into frequent contact with contracts in our daily lives. Public transport, shopping, visiting your solicitor/doctor/physiotherapist, buying a second hand car, buying a sliced pan in Tesco or Supervalu-the instances of contract law being relevant in your day to day living are infinite. Let’s take an overview of contract law in Ireland, shall … Read more

The Creation of Trusts in Wills-The Essentials

Are you looking to make provision for a child in a tax efficient way?  A bare trust is one way to do this. Trusts have also been subject to close scrutiny by those looking to put assets beyond the reach of creditors in the last few years in Ireland. If you have significant debt problems … Read more

The Different Types of Tenancies and Leases in Irish Law

Tenancies or leases fall into two broad categories: A tenancy for a fixed term A tenancy from year to year or other period of time. Fixed Term Tenancies A tenancy can be created for any fixed term of any duration. Once the fixed term is arrived at the interest of the tenant in the property … Read more