Property

Conveyancing is the process required to transfer the ownership of property including residential, commercial and agricultural property. It includes the:-

• Sale of property
• Purchase of property
• Voluntary Transfer of property
• Compulsory Purchase of property (CPO)
• Mortgages
• Property Taxes

It requires an investigation into the title to the property prior to the transfer including an evaluation of compliance with Planning Permission and Building Regulations.

The use of property as security for a loan or mortgage is a common aspect of conveyancing. Whether you are mortgaging an existing property, changing lender, or are building or buying a new home or business premises, we can advise and support you fully throughout the process.

A property transfer will trigger a tax liability whether you are a Vendor or a Purchaser. We can advise you in relation to the tax implications of the transaction including:-

• Stamp Duty
• Capital Gains Tax (CGT)
• Capital Acquisitions Tax (CAT)
• Non-Principal Private Residence (NPPR) Tax
• Household Charge
• Local Property Tax (LPT)

We will investigate the availability of tax incentives, reliefs or exemptions and advise you on the most tax efficient way to deal with your property.

We advise in relation to commercial rates as to their applicability and the steps to be taken where a dispute arises as to the appropriate rateable valuation to be applied to a property.

We can assist you if you are transferring an interest in your property as opposed to the ownership of the property. This includes residential and commercial leasing. Whether you are a landlord or a tenant, we can advise you.

Commercial and Agricultural

We can prepare the appropriate commercial lease for the farm or business premises to be leased including rent reviews where appropriate and renunciations if necessary. We will assist you to ensure the property and terms of the agreement are properly defined. If the relationship breaks down, whether you are the landlord or the tenant, we can advise you what steps to take to protect your interests.

Residential

We can advise you on all aspects of residential tenancies from commencing a tenancy to terminating a tenancy. This includes preparing a Tenancy Agreement, registering with the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB), preparing and serving a valid Notice of Termination. If a dispute has arisen, we can advise you in relation to the appropriate steps to take towards resolving the dispute, recovering unpaid rent and removing a tenant from the premises.

We attend all Courts in regard to licensing matters.  Proprietors of premises who wish to carry on certain trades or certain activities in their premises must be properly licensed and hold the valid and appropriate License for the activity carried on at their premises.  Licenses are usually granted on an annual basis and most must be renewed annually.  The Annual Licensing Court is traditionally held in September of each year.

We are registered with the e-Licensing system operated by the Courts Service through CSOL which is an on-line system to facilitate licensing applications.

Licensing applications include:-

• Applications for a new License in respect of a new licensed premises for the sale of intoxicating liquor
• Extension of the licensed area to an existing License holder
• Application to Court for a renewal of a License where for whatever reasons a License has lapsed and was not renewed
• Sale and purchase of 7 Day Licenses and the Contract and advising on the Court applications in respect of same
• Ad Interim Transfer of License applications and confirmation of transfer of License applications
• Exemptions and Occasional Licenses
• Application for Restaurant Certificates
• Application for Wine Retailer’s License
• Application for Dance License
• Application for Club License for registered Clubs
• Gaming and Lottery License applications