Property Law
Buying Residential Property?
When you are buying a residential property, particularly if you are a first time buyer, it can be an anxious time – this is your future home we are talking about and you want everything to go right with the transaction. You want to know what to do and when, and you want to know what your solicitor is doing. We advise you and inform you at each stage in the process.
We outline to you the steps to be taken to keep things moving at every stage. We are happy to answer your queries and give you guidance, particularly if you are buying a property for the first time.
We provide you with a detailed fee estimate in writing at the start of the transaction.
If you have any queries about buying a property or any property matter, or if you would like a detailed quotation Contact Us
Selling Residential Property?
When you are selling a residential property, it can be an anxious time – there are so many things to be done in advance of a sale and you need to know what you must do to ensure the transaction runs smoothly. You want to know that your Solicitor is proactively managing the sale of your property. We advise you and inform you at every stage.
If are considering selling your property, we recommend that you would instruct us prior to instructing an Auctioneer (or as soon as possible thereafter) so that we can let you know what will be required from you by a purchaser’s solicitor and together we can gather the necessary information and documentation.
In preparation for sale, we review title, planning and tax matters and identify any issues to be addressed / documents to be obtained In advance of any proposed sale.
We are happy to assist you in gathering the relevant information / papers and give you guidance at any stage.
We provide you with a detailed fee estimate in writing at the start of the transaction.
If you have any queries about selling a property or any property matter, or if you would like a detailed quotation Contact Us
Selling a Property in Negative Equity?
Selling a property in negative equity can be more challenging than selling in the normal course of events – as well as the usual things to be done in advance of a sale must get consent from your lender for the sale of the property at a lower value than the mortgage owing.
If you have any queries about selling a property in negative equity, or any property matter, or if you would like a detailed quotation Contact Us
Selling an Investment Property?
Additional issues can arise in the sale of an investment property. These include:
Negative Equity
If your investment property is mortgaged and in negative equity, the consent of your lender will be required in advance of a sale and each lender has it’s own particular application process that you will have to go through to obtain the lender’s consent. We support and guide you through this process.
Tenancies
If your property is let we advise you in relation to the tenancy – which must be terminated in advance of any proposed sale.
Capital Gains Tax
Whether or not a liability for Capital Gains Tax arises on the sale of your investment property, if you are required to make a Capital Gains Tax return we can assist.
If you have any queries about selling an investment property, or any property matter, or if you would like a detailed quotation Contact Us
Selling or Buying or Transferring Land?
We have experience in Selling and Buying agricultural and non-agricultural land, and sites for development, as well as dealing with tax planning issues and transfers of Farm lands and assets from parent to child.
If you have any queries about Selling or Buying Land, or any property matter, or if you would like a detailed quotation Contact Us
Landlord or Tenant Issues?
We draft Residential Property Leases and advise Landlords and Tenants in relation to their rights and obligations under the Private Resident Tenancies Board (PRTB) Act.
If you have any queries about Residential Property Leases, or any property matter, or if you would like a detailed quotation Contact Us
