When selling a house, it is necessary to register the new ownership of the property. A conveyancing solicitor reviews the “title”, ie., the ownership history and specifics, of the property being sold. The process of reviewing title can be complex and requires a properly trained Solicitor to do so, any missed steps or mistakes can […]
Mortgage transactions are long-term credit arrangements (loans) that are normally taken out to finance the purchase of land or property. Mortgages are usually taken out through a bank but can also be done through the local authority or privately between individuals. It is a transaction in which a person borrows money from lender. The mortgagor […]
Farm transfers and succession planning are amongst the biggest decisions a Farmer will have to make in the course of their lifetime. Farm Succession Planning should be a collaborative process and should include discussions between the family, Accountants, Famer Consultants and Solicitors. Succession planning should not be left until the last minute, i.e. the eve […]
The Non-Principal Private Residence Charge (NPPR) was an annual charge payable from 2009 to 2013. The charge was payable by those who owned more than one property, i.e. it was a tax on additional homes. There was an exemption for NPPR charge on everyone’s principal private residence. The NPPR charge is no longer in place […]
We most commonly see the transfer of a site from a parent to a child, in a rural context. Typically, this is done “voluntarily” .i.e. no money or consideration is paid by the child to the parent. The site is transferred in return for “natural love and affection” the child bears for the parent. While, […]
Here we will answer a few frequently asked questions on deed polls and name changes. 1. I would like to change my name; can I do this? Yes. In Ireland, you have two options by which you can do this. The first and more informal method is through “common usage” i.e. where you simply […]
As is the answer to many legal questions, that depends! It depends on the type and the extent (amount) of property/assets they owned. As a rule of thumb, the greater the value/amount of assets owned, the higher the likelihood of the need to extract a foreign Grant. In order to have these assets released to […]
Buying or selling a property is a complex legal transaction. However, in order to simplify matters, we have broken down the process into 10 broad steps, outlining each of the various steps, the parties involved, their roles and responsibilities, and the sequence of events. For a downloadable PDF copy of the sales process please add […]
For most, buying or selling a house is something the majority of people will only do a handful of times, if that, during their lives. In the legal world, we refer to the process of buying or selling houses as conveyancing. The conveyancing process may sometimes appear complicated and shrouded in mystery. However, it need […]
Peter O’Connor & Sons were happy to share their expertise at Liberty Blue Estate Agents’ event. Paul Murran shared how important it is to speak to your solicitor before selling your property. Watch this video for more information and tips.
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