Following a review of the Local Property Tax it has been announced in the 2016 Budget that the revaluation date will be postponed until 2019. The …
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Irish Water and Landlords
Section 47 of the Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2015 inserts a new Section 23A into the Water Services (No. 2) Act 2013. This section was …
Do I need a survey when purchasing a property?
A thorough structural survey is a must particularly when purchasing a second hand property. The basis legal rule which applies when buying such a …
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How will the new mortgage rules affect me?
The Central Bank has recently introduced new mortgage rules or lending criteria that the banks must adhere to when granting a mortgage. The purpose of …
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How to ensure that there are no hidden charges affecting a property you are purchasing
In recent years there has been an increasing number of property based taxes which can remain as a charge against a property even after it has changed …
The Companies Act 2014
The new Companies Act 2014 was enacted in December 2014. The new Companies Act will replace the current Companies Acts 1963-2013 and will be commenced …
Private client law in Ireland: overview
The Irish tax system operates on a calendar year (1 January to the following 31 December). Different deadlines apply depending on the nature of the …
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Change in District Court Rules
The changes to the monetary jurisdiction of the District Court (up to €15,000) as provided for in the Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) …
Notary Public
A Notary Public is an officer of the law appointed to authenticate documents usually for use in foreign countries. An Irish Notary Public is appointed …
What is an Enduring Power of Attorney
A Power of Attorney is an instrument signed by a person (known as the Donor) giving another person (known as the Attorney or Donee) power to act on …
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