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Refund of DIRT for First Time Buyers
The Budget announced that first time buyers will qualify for a refund of DIRT on savings being used for a deposit for a house purchase. This refund will run until the end of 2017
10% discount on our conveyancing fees for the month of April 2014
Field Solicitors are delighted to offer a 10% discount to all new clients who instructs us in relation to the purchase or sale of a property during the month of April 2014 and who quote at the time of giving instructions that they have seen this special offer on our website.
Bank of Ireland to give 1% back of value of First Time Buyers Mortgage
The Bank of Ireland has today announced that they will give back 1% of the value of a first time buyer's mortgage that is taken out with them between now and the 30th September 2014 to help pay towards the Stamp duty costs of the purchase.
Garda awarded €17,000 for injury to ankle while on duty
A Garda was kicked in his left ankle by a person he was attempting to arrest. His ligaments in his leg was damaged and he was off work for 10 weeks with the injury. Judge Irvine awarded him €17,000 in compensation. See Irish Independent 28/1/14
Press now allowed access to Family Law & care care proceedings
New Legislation has now been signed into law allowing the press to sit in on family law and child care hearings. This new legislation amends the in camera rule and is subject to strict prohibition on publication of any material which would lead to the identification of the people involved.
Local Property Tax
have you purchased a property in 2013 that is your principal place of residence? If you have, you are exempt from paying LPT from 2014 to 2016 on that property. You still need to apply for an exemption on that basis for each of these years and must complete a Declaration of change of ownership. Please see www.revenue.ie
First Time Buyers
You only have till 31st December 2012 to benefit from mortgage interest relief
Referendum to pave way for shake-up of courts system
THE MINISTER for Justice has announced a referendum on reorganising the structure of the courts,
€20,000 awarded to Pregnant woman who was made redundant
The Equality Tribunal awarded €20,000 to a woman who was made redundant from an accountancy firm when she was six months pregnant.
NEW LICENSING PROCEDURES
Under the Property Services Regulation Act, 2011, the licensing of Auctioneers/ Estate Agents and Letting Agents have been transferred from the Courts and the Revenue Commissioners to the Property Services Regulation Authority (PSRA).
