Owning your home
An owners' management company must be set up before the developer of an apartment block sells any units.
Rent-a-room relief makes it possible to earn tax-free rental income when you rent out a room in your home to private tenants.
Ground rent is paid on properties that are owned by leasehold. You can buy out the ground rent, so you then own the property outright.
This page includes information on switching your mortgage to a new lender, including how to switch your mortgage, what happens after you switch and what to do if something goes wrong when switching.
A right of way allows you to travel over land that belongs to someone else. This page describes public and private rights of way, as well as how to establish and register a right of way.
Information about the tax implications and planning rules if you are renting your property or a room in your property to visitors for short-term lets.
The general rule is that any boundaries between your land and your neighbour’s land are jointly owned by both you and your neighbour. But you may be able to prove that you own a boundary structure outright.
This document is in: Neighbour disputes
What is the difference between a family home and a shared home? Can my partner sell our home if we break up?
This document is in: Separation, divorce and dissolution
This page explains the property rights of cohabiting couples, for example, in relation to buying a home together, making a cohabitation agreement, applying for local authority housing, and getting legal advice.
This document is in: Cohabiting couples
This page explains whether spouses and cohabiting partners have any property rights following the breakdown of their relationship.
This document is in: Problems in marriages and other relationships
The Accommodation Recognition Payment is a monthly payment for people providing accommodation to people fleeing the conflict in Ukraine.
This document is in: Ukrainian refugees in Ireland
Asbestos can release dangerous dust if it is disturbed. It should only be dealt with by specialists, using protective equipment and strict safeguards.
This document is in: Buildings and structures
Prolonged exposure to radon gas can lead to lung cancer. The Environmental Protection Agency gives information on how to reduce dangerous levels of radon in your home.
This document is in: Buildings and structures
The various ways that water is supplied to homes and businesses.
This document is in: Water and coasts
Registration and inspection of septic tanks and other domestic waste water treatment systems
This document is in: Water and coasts