Will my mother be liable for capital gains tax if we sell her house on her behalf?
Would it have an impact on her Fair Deal payments for her nursing home?
Property Clinic
I’m worried the roots of my neighbour’s roses will damage my wall. What can I do?
What are my rights when it comes to planting right beside my home’s side wall?
Should we buy a home with a better Ber, or look for something cheaper and retrofit?
Property Clinic: We’ve looked at houses with a range of energy ratings but aren’t sure what is the best value
I have noticed blistering on my interior walls. What should I do?
I have a flat roof that is adjoined to my neighbour’s house via the hall
We’re worried there may be asbestos in my father-in-law’s shed roof. What should we do?
Property Clinic: Asbestos fibres are highly hazardous to human health and can cause serious illnesses
One of the residents in our apartment block is spying on everyone. What can we do?
Property Clinic: He uses the communal space to monitor movements and records conversations
What can I do about my neighbour’s blinding security light?
The light is on a timer of about five-minute intervals, making it even more unbearable
I’m having issues with management at holiday village where I’ve bought a home. What can I do?
I have raised concerns about Airbnb rental activities and my property’s boundary
My apartment’s management continues to delay fixing our window. What can we do?
While I was initially told a contractor would be consulted, no meaningful action has been taken
How do you get rid of mould in the attic and prevent it coming back?
My son’s friend insulated his attic but it seems it wasn’t properly ventilated
How should we go about buying a home in Ireland from abroad?
I’m American and we are looking to move to be closer to my wife’s family
How can we prevent damp in our home?
When it gets cold outside, we start having damp marks appear on the walls of the office
My neighbour has been dumping their rubbish in my back garden and trespassing. What can I do?
Property Clinic: I’ve approached them about their behaviour but they don’t seem to care
Can a telecoms provider install cables in my garden – even though I’m not their customer?
It seems odd to allow the retention of unsightly cables on my house
How should we go about installing a loo under the stairs?
'We are starting to think about toilet training our two-year-old and have realised we could really use a small loo on the ground floor. We wondered if it is possible to install a WC under the stairs'
What’s the best structure to manage the common area of our small development?
Is there a management structure that might suit us without the requirement to make annual returns to the Companies Registration Office?
I’m worried about our home being devalued because our neighbour’s trees block light. What can we do?
Our solar panels make no electricity early in the day because the sunlight is blocked
Some of my neighbour’s planning application appears to be factually incorrect. How can I raise this?
Some of the submission appears to be factually incorrect but we are unsure how to raise these issues
My son lives abroad and wants to sell his house here but the tenant won’t move out. What can he do?
Property is not generating same rent as other homes in the area because owner has not imposed an increase in years
Our apartment block’s managing agent charged above the subcontractor’s price for repairs. Is this normal?
The uplift was not disclosed to the owners’ management company
What can I do if a management company and landlord refuse to accept liability for ceiling damage?
Should I hire an independent plumber to complete a report or seek legal advice?
My US cousins sealed their house deal with a ‘post-occupancy agreement’, can I do this in Ireland?
My US cousins offered the seller of their house 60 days post-sale occupancy for free
Our daughter’s family lives with us. Will she have to pay tax upon inheritance?
We are wondering what we should consider as we look towards planning our will
Which windows are best to block out noise and retain heat?
I have been advised the double glazing I have is best. Is that true?
Extension or attic conversion: What’s the best way to add space to our home?
We’ve heard horror stories about the timing and cost of extensions
How to add a built-in bench for extra storage and seating in your home
It’s a clever design idea that can change how a space looks and functions
My apartment building is being targeted by a gang of unruly youths. What can I do?
Property Clinic: I find the behaviour frustrating and also a bit intimidating as a widow living by myself
‘A developer is planning to build a huge apartment block beside my home. What can I do?’
Property Clinic: ‘The planned development could have a life-changing impact on my home’
Downsizing: Can we leave our furniture behind and should we look for cash-buyers only?
We are in our mid-70s and are considering downsizing to our investment apartment
The doorbell to our apartment has been out of order for months. What can we do?
We have raised this issue with our managing agent, but it is not being addressed
I think damp on the wall inside my home is coming from my neighbour’s property. What should I do?
The moisture in my home is coming from my neighbour’s property
What do I need to know in order to rent out my parents’ former home?
I’m leaning towards keeping the property for my children
Could my neighbour’s black bamboo make my home uninsurable?
His watering of the trees has rendered my shed a soggy mess and I am terrified for my property
Does apartment building management have the right to forbid smoking?
Can they tell me I cannot smoke in my own apartment when my lease doesn’t specify the rule?
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