Case Study | Second-Hand Property Purchase in Co. Cork – High Complexity
Case Study: Property Purchase Get a Free Quote Start The Process Now Second-Hand Property Purchase in Co. Cork Complex Case Property price up to €400,000 CASE DETAILS Case: Second Hand Property Purchase Location: Co. Cork Client: Married couple; experienced buyers Refferal Source: Broker First time buyer: No Gifted funds: No Receiving a mortgage: Yes Part […]
Life Cover (Mortgage Protection) Explained
Mortgage Protection Get a Free Quote Start The Process Now Life Cover (Mortgage Protection) – Explained Life cover, also referred to as mortgage protection, is an insurance policy designed to repay your mortgage in the event of your death during the loan term. It is a statutory requirement under Section 126 of the Consumer Credit […]
News | Jacob Law LLP: Proud Sponsor of the IMA Awards
Sponsorship Jacob Law LLP: Proud Sponsor of the IMA Awards Jacob Law LLP was delighted to sponsor this year’s Irish Mortgage Advisors Awards. It was our pleasure to meet event attendees and industry leaders. A fantastic event from start to finish. Photo – The Jacob Law LLP Team: Alex Nichol, Suzanne Freeman QFA, Steven Jacob, […]
Stamp Duty on Transfers Between Cohabiting Couples in Ireland
Stamp Duty Get a Free Quote Start The Process Now Stamp Duty on Transfers Between Cohabiting Couples in Ireland When Stamp Duty is Exempt For cohabiting couples, an exemption from stamp duty is only available if all of the following conditions are met: 1. There is a court order under Section 174 of the Civil Partnership […]
Family Home Protection Act – Transfer of the Family Home from One Spouse to Both Spouses
Family Home Get a Free Quote Start The Process Now Family Home Protection Act Transfer of the family Home from One Spouse to both Spouses Family Home in the Sole Name of one Spouse Under the Family Home Protection Act 1976 (as amended), a “family home” is the dwelling in which a married couple ordinarily […]
Legal Civil Partnership in Ireland – An Overview
Civil Partnership Get a Free Quote Start The Process Now Legal Civil Partnership in Ireland In Ireland, civil partnerships were established as a legal recognition of same-sex relationships before the introduction of same-sex marriage. The key legislative instrument governing civil partnerships is the Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Act 2010. This […]
Cohabiting Couples – Spousal Consent and the Family Home Protection Act Applicability
Cohabiting Couples Get a Free Quote Start The Process Now Cohabiting Couples – Spousal Consent and the Family Home Protection Act Applicability Key Points on the Family Home Protection Act Definition of “Family Home”: The Act defines a family home as a dwelling in which a married couple ordinarily resides. It specifically protects the home […]
First Home Scheme
First Home Scheme (FHS) Get a Free Quote Start The Process Now First Home Scheme (Ireland) – What it is and How it Works The First Home Scheme (FHS) is a Government‑backed shared‑equity scheme that helps eligible buyers bridge the gap between their deposit and mortgage and the price or build cost of a new […]
Local Property Tax (LPT)
Local Property Tax (LPT) Get a Free Quote Start The Process Now For more information or to make a payment, please visit www.revenue.ie/en/property/local-property-tax. What is Local Property Tax (LPT) Local property tax (LPT) is annual self-assessed tax charged on the market value of all residential properties in Ireland. It came into effect on 1 July […]
Anti Money Laundering Checks (AML)
AML Get a Free Quote Start The Process Now Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Checks – Source of Funds When purchasing a property for cash, the legal requirements on both you (as purchaser) and us (as your solicitors) are more extensive than if the property were being purchased with the benefit of a mortgage loan. This is […]