The Liberties John Gaynor & Co. Solicitors LLP is situated in one of the oldest parts of Dublin – The Liberties – and we have been here for over 40 years. We have seen new business come in, new shops, new people and new buildings built,

Loan to value savings If you bought your house a number of years ago you will probably find that your house has risen in value and as a result the debt or loan on your property will have decreased relative to the current market value of

Mortgage To Rent Scheme WITH THE MORTGATE TO RENT SCHEME, SOME GOOD NEWS FOR PEOPLE WHO CAN’T MEET THEIR MORTGAGE REPAYMENTS! Dublin City Council has launched a pilot scheme to help homeowners at risk of losing their home due to mortgage arrears. This scheme is called the

A major expansion of the Mortgage to Rent Scheme is hopefully on the way and will be extended to allow the distressed borrowers who don’t qualify for social housing to apply for this relief. Reforms of the scheme include increased valuation thresholds, flexibility and faster application processes. If the

Inheritance Disputes Parents can cut children out of their wills? The Law Reform Commission proposes changes to the Succession Law in Ireland. The idea of a “moral duty” to leave part of your estate to your children may be changed so that a parent merely has a duty to

Remortgaging Cashback Offer   The following are a sample of what is available from the Bank if you switch or change your Mortgage from one Bank to another or chose a particular Bank for your first Mortgage.   Bank Offer Permanent TSB 2% cash back after drawdown AIB €2,000 within two months of drawdown Ulster

Arbitration and Partnerships Partnerships are based on trust and good working relationships. Acknowledging that potential disagreements cannot be resolvedmust included in any business contract. Resolving disagreements when a resolution cannot be made in a partnership can be resolved using arbitration. Arbitration is a form of final settlement dispute resolution. This allows parties

Work Place Accidents Some examples of common work place accidents & injuries include: Lifting and Carrying Accidents Solvent and heat burns Needle sticking injuries Crushing injuries Making a claim against your employer will not affect your job prospects. Employers cannot treat their staff differently because they are making a

A recent defamation case involving lorry driver, Mr Stephen Kelly, has been awarded €225,000 by the High Court. This is following reputational damage by The Sunday World. The article concerned a fatal injury road collision. Published in 2009 which included comments by Liam Norris, father of

HOPE FOR HOME OWNERS – MORTGAGE TO RENT SCHEME The Government proposes to extend the “Mortgage to Rent” scheme. It is hoped that the mortgage to rent scheme will see the involvement of private finance institutions who will lease the properties back to the State and the State will