The law changed in January this year to extend a new law governing De Facto partnerships, putting farm and property at risk when a De Facto couple breaks up. Read the rest of this entry »
De Facto Couples – Don’t Lose the Farm
April 26th, 2011Still some benefits for First Time Buyers
April 19th, 2011Even though the main benefit of exemption from stamp duty has been removed, there are still some tax benefits available for first time buyers. Simon Ball, Tax Consultant, wrote about this recently in the Irish Independent. Read the rest of this entry »
Injunctions in Employment cases
February 22nd, 2011In Employment Law, it is common to bring an application to the Employment Appeals Tribunal or Rights Commissioner if you are incorrectly dismissed. In some extreme cases an application for an injunction will be brought to the High Court. This is because the Employment Appeals Tribunal (“EAT”) has no power to grant an injunction.
New “Mortgage Mediator” Service
February 1st, 2011Are you having problems with your mortgage? Bank putting pressure on you? Let us help you?
Bass Solicitors has set up a “mortgage mediator” service for clients who need to approach their banks about mortgage repayments. We will help you by meeting with the Bank on your behalf and getting the best possible result.
Digital mapping of Ireland completed
November 11th, 2010The Property Registration Authority (PRA) has completed its Digital Mapping project. In August 2010 the final county to be digitized, Galway, went live.
This brings to a conclusion a ten year programme of converting the national land register into digital format. There is now a fully electronic national register of property ownership and related information, held on one of the largest databases in Ireland.
Big Changes for Auctioneers and Letting Agents
September 22nd, 2010The Property Service (Regulation) Bill 2009 is designed to give effect to the Report of the Auctioneering/Estate Agency Review Group. On the publication of the Bill the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Mr. Dermot Ahern T.D. Stated:
“The legislative reforms set out in this Bill are designed to improve the current system of regulation of auctioneers, letting agents and property management agents”
Leaving it for the Kids
September 1st, 2010Whether your children are young or old it is important that you make provisions for your children in the best possible way. Tax planning is a big part of making a Will but not everything has to be passed after you die – in fact it is often far more efficient (and cheaper) to sign over some of your assets during your lifetime.
Some Relief for Commercial Tenants
August 31st, 2010The recently passed Land Law and Conveyancing Law Reform Act 2009 ends the practice of upwards only rent review clauses in all commercial leases. The Act came into force in December 2009. The change will not apply to existing commercial leases but will help for new tenants in tough economic times.
From Cat’s Laugh to the District Court
June 10th, 2010Kilkenny enjoyed yet another successful June Bank Holiday weekend when it hosted the hugely successful Carlsberg Kilkenny Cat’s Laugh Festival. Unfortunately not all of the revellers go home still laughing – some of them will be back in the District Court in Kilkenny in a few weeks time.
Interest on Overdue Payments
May 26th, 2010Did you know that you can claim interest on overdue payments from customers? Even if there is no mention of penalty interest in your invoice or terms and conditions? Under the European Communities (Late Payment and Commercial Transactions) Regulations 2002 (SI388 of 2002) if a payment is not made for a commercial transaction within 30 days then interest can be charged for the late payment.