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    Names on company bank account

    2nd this, the entity that has the account is the company, directors & member will come and go over time.
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    Fire remedial work

    My understanding was that any development needed to comply with regulations that were in force at the time of completion, unless substantial/material changes were made since completion which would then bring it into today's regulations. So how are the fire protection issues arising now?
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    Housing estate common areas remain in ownership of long bankrupted developer

    I Am Not A Lawyer but I mistyped it -- see definitely not a lawyer! No taking in charge doesn't confer land ownership. But I don't see how maintenance and upkeep of green areas confers any rights. I think you'll have to fight it via the planning application route. Was the original developer...
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    Housing estate common areas remain in ownership of long bankrupted developer

    IAMAL but I've been involved in the transfer of legal title of estates like yours to the local authority where it had taken the estate in charge for many years before. I can't see how you'd have legal grounds to stop a connection, you don't own the land. Since the local authority has taken the...
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    Should I keep water heating on all day?

    What size is the water tank and how well is it insulated? That will tell you how much heat will be lost, if its well insulated then leaving it on may be worthwhile, if its badly insulated then just heat the water when its required by way of a timer. if you have a night rate electricity...
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    Revolut - joint account question

    I recall there was something fundamentally wrong with Revolut's joint account offering but I can't remember exactly what it was..... something about not being able to make/receive payments into the joint account? it had to go via your personal account
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    Company register for an OMC

    You would re-register the company into a CLG Company Limited by Guarantee. A CLG does not have share capital and is owned by the members who's exposure is just €1 - its the format for OMC's Are you certain the common areas have been transferred already? it would be easier if the common areas...
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    Buying apartment - fire audit and sinking fund

    Yes !! get out while you can, you've identified serious issues Buy a freehold property where you have 100% control and decision making power of everything relating to your own property.
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    Landlord advice concerning tenant removal of furniture (and impact on deposit during existing lease)

    Do you have photo's of the apartment the day they signed the lease? with out photos you can be taken advantage of, ideally the photos should be date stamped, showing every square foot of the apartment and copies emailed to the tenant asking them to review and accept -- belt and braces stuff...
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    Advice on PV panels and system.

    yup
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    Advice on PV panels and system.

    Never let anyone drill roof tiles, its breaching the water tightness of your house - anyone that suggests this should be sent packing. I've had solar installed by the crowd mentioned above and had several issues, the way they left my roof after the install (3 or 4 tiles broken and siliconed...
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    Revolut or BunQ for business current account

    Does anyone here use Revolut or BunQ for business current account? any downsides or issues to be aware of? I'm considering moving bank, theres only 10 to 15 transactions per month and no cash or cheques
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    Alternatives to BOI for current and business banking

    I'm sick of dealing with BOI as well and am planning to move to AIB no way of getting ordinary statements on Business on Line, they are only on Banking 365 transfer narratives regularly not appearing on recipients statements so lots of queries back to me because of this flaw unable to add a...
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    Rights with regard to Common Areas in housing estates?

    Is the builders company still registered with the CRO? Search here https://core.cro.ie/
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    What is average cost of management fees and are there often other fees requested for exceptional maintenance?

    I probably preaching to the choir all right ! I was a director of an omc a few years ago and resigned because other directors were annually objecting to charging a decent sinking fund amount, I gave it a few years beating the drum and then had it noted in the minutes my reason for not...
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    What is average cost of management fees and are there often other fees requested for exceptional maintenance?

    Small complex of 22 apartments and annual fee is €1,600 however there is no lift or electric gates only a central fire alarm which requires routine maintenance. @Fibo49 @Premos @gipimann Not having a decent sinking fund can be perilous in developments that are old or have lifts, gates...
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    amicable separation & divorce - is affidavit of means required?

    Thanks so far, yes of course they've consulted a solicitor but the question of the statement of means didn't come up, it was only thought of afterwards. The main stumbling block is if the ex exploits something they see in the statement of means, then legal costs will increase and they already...
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    amicable separation & divorce - is affidavit of means required?

    I'm helping a relation get mentally ready for separation & divorce and one key stumbling block (in their mind) is the statement of means. The couple separated over 20 years ago and have lived separate lives since then but there was no separation agreement. Their kids are now adults so no...
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    Beware of 10 year parts warranties on household appliances.

    There's no need to pay attention to "warranties" & "guarantees" because consumer rights have been beefed up & clarified in the The Consumer Rights Act 2022 and to enforce these rights it just costs €25 in the small claims court link here; https://www.ccpc.ie/consumers/shopping/faulty-goods/
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