I want to provide for my son in my will but am worried he will lose his disability allowance
Property Clinic: I want to leave him the property he has been living in and the sum of €50,000
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We’re thinking of buying a new-build home. What extra costs do we need to budget for?
We have learned from friends that some new developments don’t provide buyers with flooring or appliances
We would like to buy a second home in Spain. What are the tax implications?
Property Clinic: Tax on rental income and inheritance are two things to consider when buying abroad
There is litter and pet waste on pavements around our estate. What can we do?
Levels of routine maintenance on our estate have reduced in recent years
What can we do about noisy, heavy doors in our apartment building?
It is especially frustrating during the night when neighbours are coming in or going out
We’re planning to make our living space open-plan. Where do we start?
What advice would you give homeowners who are working on renovating a home for the first time?
Our adult children need somewhere to live. Should we build a room for them in our garden?
Property Clinic: I’m wondering about the pros and cons of a new build versus extending our home
There’s spray foam insulation in the attic of the house we want to buy. Should we be concerned?
Property Clinic: While our surveyor said the presence of spray foam isn’t a ‘deal breaker’, there are issues with it
We would like to buy an older house and do it up. How can we avoid costly mistakes?
Property Clinic: Does a building survey include a check for asbestos which is expensive to deal with?
What should we look for when choosing an estate agent to sell our home?
Property Clinic: Other than fees, what other things do we need to consider before making our decision?
If I replace faulty windows, will the management company be responsible for their maintenance?
Property Clinic: If my neighbour doesn’t change her windows, will my management fee be used to paint and fix the ones she has?
We are selling our home – do we need to switch our security cameras off when people are viewing?
Estate agent has said potential buyers may need to be informed their presence is being recorded
I suspect my duplex management fees have been used to maintain the apartments in my complex
Property Clinic: The management company accounts now say there isn’t enough money to fix things in the duplexes
The developer of our housing scheme won’t hand over the common areas. What can we do?
Potential purchasers of our homes are now being advised by banks and solicitors not to buy
There’s a telegraph pole in my garden and I don’t know what it’s for, or who owns it. How can I find out?
Property Clinic: A cable runs into my house but isn’t connected to anything - what I can do about it?
Our en suite has no window and a poor ceiling fan. How can we prevent mould?
Property Clinic: Fan isn’t very effective judging by the level of condensation
What can I do about the lamp-post obstructing my driveway?
Who is responsible and how can I go about getting it moved?
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?
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
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