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    CGT on non PPR house

    A few things that spring to mind to pass onto your accountant if relevant: - Assume you have the property registered, paid you property tax, income tax etc - are you married, you will both have an allowance - Have you any capital losses which can be out against the gain (banks share, previous...
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    Passport Office; Now appointment only

    My sons passport does not run out until next Feb but it needs to be valid for 6 months in order to obtain his Visa. So I need to get a new passport ASAP & the Post Office have told me that the turnaround time is currently about 13 workings days (counting won't start until next Tuesday) so it...
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    Avant Card Problems - Please recommend alternative

    I have had on going problems with Avant but the last month has tipped me over & I will probably change credit card provider. Issues with card being blocked despite advising them of our plans, pin not being issued and several other problems have made me decide to change Can anyone recommend a...
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    What happens if purchasers find the seller undervalued the property for LPT?

    I would agree they are taking a stupid risk for a small saving - the houses are there for over 35 years and there has been very little movement (as I said only one house sold 10 years ago). I am not advocating what they have done & knowing the person in question, it may have been all talk...
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    What happens if purchasers find the seller undervalued the property for LPT?

    It will be interesting to see how they deal with a road of houses where all agreed to nominate a lower price. I know of one person where everyone on the road agreed to a significantly lower price - there are about 14 houses on the road. There have been no house sales on the road for about...
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    Wood effect Lino for hall?

    Go into any carpet shop and ask if they have any offcuts or end of line lino - but bear in mind most of them are very big & bulky. I recently did just this and laid it myself (more to do with a time pressure than cost saving) and if you are careful and measure well, it is not too difficult...
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    What happens if purchasers find the seller undervalued the property for LPT?

    I sold a property a few months ago and it went for more than we ever expected. I called the LPT office to see about paying thee additional tax and I was told that once I had submitted the valuation in what I honestly believed was a realistic valuation as of the 1st of May then that was fine...
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    Tenants rights renting house for sale

    If you are facilitating viewings, you should be compensated for it. We sold a house a while ago and agreed with the tenants to a lower rent in order for them to facilitate viewing - tenants are not under any obligation to have strangers go through their "home". Our tenants agreed to the terms...
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    Very hard water thinking of installing a Water Filter

    Our water is very hard and as I am due to get some work done soon, I figured i should look at getting a water filter - but after that I have no clue!! Can anyone recommend a particular one? I had a read of this old thread on But it is about 5 years old so hopefully someone will have some more...
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    Not giving Tenant back full deposit

    If you are making a claim to the PRTB, you should list it as due rent of €500 + whatever damages. The claim will probably go nowhere and even if it does, you'll find it hard to collect. But at least you will have your details on record (I actually emailed the details on a similar situation &...
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    2 bed investment apartment, in/around Dublin city center. Any areas better / worse?

    Delgirl - Do you mind if I ask where you got the details for the receiver sale? Old Nick & Kutnell - some excellent points there, most I had on my check list, but there are a few extra which I will bear in mind, Kutell, you mentioned "Has the property been NAMAed" What would be the...
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    Irish Life Health 2A 3C Aviva Level 2 Hospital €3,560 1st August Renewal

    Snowy B - thanks a million, I just moved to Laya with a saving of almost €600 & much better coverage. Thank you for your exceptionally detailed reply, we really appreciate it.
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    Irish Life Health 2A 3C Aviva Level 2 Hospital €3,560 1st August Renewal

    That's fantastic SnowyB - thanks so much !!! I never realised the kids could be on different plans, that is worth considering Cheers
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    Irish Life Health 2A 3C Aviva Level 2 Hospital €3,560 1st August Renewal

    Hi Snowy - the renewal date is the 1st August, thanks
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    Irish Life Health 2A 3C Aviva Level 2 Hospital €3,560 1st August Renewal

    Hi Snowyb I'm very impressed with the comparison you've done. I am with Aviva & renewal is up at the moment. There are 2 adults & 3 children with Level 2 Hospital cover at a cost of €3766 (€3560 after discount, levies & tax relief) - how do I find the best comparable policy? I know I...
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    Tenant breaking lease and unpaid TV licence

    Did you provide the TV? If so, I believe you are liable for the licence. If not & they had their own TV, it is their responsibility. I assume the TV licence inspector has issued a fine?
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    Is it legal to offer an enticement for a tentant to move out early?

    Thanks for that. I don't see a problem if all move out but on them I reckon might not be so straight forward, so my plan was to only offer the enticement if all are out by a certain day Thanks
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    Is it legal to offer an enticement for a tentant to move out early?

    We are strongly considering selling an investment property & as our tenants have been there for over 3 years they will need the best part of 3 months notice. Ideally, I would prefer to get it on the market this side of the summer as I reckon it is always better to sell in spring/summer rather...
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    Appropriate approach to someone driving at 90kph in the middle lane of the Naas Rd?

    I used the term "driving lane", as in it is the lane you should be driving in unless you are overtaking (the other lanes 2 & 3 are overtaking lanes).
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    Can I restrict my kids' access to wi fi and phones to certain times?

    I would rarely use wifi after 9, so I just unplug it!! Sorry, nothing sophisticated to suggest so I will also be interested in the answers.
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