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    solicitor looking for unpaid fees 6 years after house sale

    I'm confused. If the bill was in punts - surely it was issued some time ago (at least 6 years ago ). Why would a firm issue a bill in punts in 2008. Was not the invoice dated. Sounds like the OP has only discovered the bill. Perhaps a previous tenant had flung it somewhere. Anyway, still think...
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    Selling and taking cgt hit of 300k or not selling

    IMO I would sell the house ASAP. I am sure you can elect to have the house nominated as your main home and greatly reduce the CGT - make sure you check this with a practising Tax Consultant. If as you say the house is 1850 sq ft and valued at approx €2m I doubt if it is capable of generating...
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    How would landlords feel about being asked for references?

    You obviously bought your properties some time ago and hence not too geared now. Your enthusiaism might wane a little I'd say if you were contributing to a rental deficit on your properties as many, many, many so called investors out there are .
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    Has anyone purchased a apartment in the Lumiere project in Leeds UK.

    Forget about cashflow, service charges ec.....????? What about .... forget about making a sensible investment You may have a way in you say? ......You have me running a mile Joebro.
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    Boot of car keeps opening 6 mths old!

    Did u check if there is any body in the boot ????
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    Bulgarian Property Exhibition

    The 'Developer' is keeping 10 units for himself :D ......( I've always luv' that one....I buy immediately whenever I hear it )
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    Cost of Accountants Fees for Personal Tax Returns ?

    Laura, What u are being quoted is very top heavy. Ring around and get an alternative quote -: €1,200 - €1,500 is absolutely ample for five/six simple tax returns. Prepare the following rental info for the next accountant and tell him/her you have the following in order - : For Each Individual...
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    The Gold thread

    With oil on the backfoot dragging with it gold - where's the next short term stop for gold. personally hoping for it to maintain the $600+ level before its inevitable ascension to $700 plus.
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    Painter Cost

    One tradesman would'nt paint the entire inside of a 2,200 sq ft house (This is a five bed size house) which included walls, ceilings and woodwork in a week -Try it ! .......More like three weeks. €700 for an entire 2,200 sq ft house is not bad for slave labour.......unless of course your the...
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    Painter Cost

    Could it be that the Irish Painter pays VAT and tax on his profit , provides his workers with a decent wage and holidays entitlements, is adequately insured , is a properly time served professional tradesman and has an Irish Size Mortgage to service.
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    Selling a property in London

    Hi Sarah, There are two tax issues -: 1. CGT - (Capital Gains Tax) - Paid on Profits on sale of an Asset. UK CGT : If you are now permanently resident and domiciled in Ireland there is no UK CGTpayable on the disposal of the UK property. Irish CGT : Payable as usual : ie 20% on profit...
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    Shanahans on the green

    Your not suppossed to arrive at Shanahan's 'blitzed'. Although You may by all means leave 'blitzed'.... But by that time you will have already gorged on the most tenderest, succulent piece of beef you are likely to have had. Shanahan's is clearly not for everybody...I suppose the snug feeling of...
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    Shanahans on the green

    Ahhhhhh, Shanahans...............One of my favourites Rule 1. - Don't order a Starter !..........It will ruin your mains...(believe me......even a fat b'tard like me does'nt need a starter when dining in Shanahans'). Rule 2. Ah Yes the Mains.......Yes Sir, I'll have the New York Strip - rare...
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    Spare 500 euros ?

    And now your living in one of the big farms......nice one :)
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    Hotel Rip Off In Kilkenny any ideas

    Looks a bit like a big council house from the outside to me .
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    Phone Confiscated in Primary School

    If it were my child I'd go up and commend the Principal. No child should have any need for a Mobile phone in the confines of a shool property. If the child cannot keep his phone off and in his/her school bag for fear of it being stolen then I'd find a new school. Teachers have enough work cut...
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    Reducing costs when buying a house

    Let me butt in if I may. There are numerous disadvantages in buying a house (assuming its for your ppr) through a company. 1. Any future gain on the sale of the house by the company if fully taxable - unlike an individual who enjoys the sale of his home tax free (some exceptions). 2.If you...
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    solicitors charges

    Dear Gordanus, I sympathize with your plight in trying to obtain an indicative quote before engaging the services of the legal profession. I also understand any reluctance you might have in going through the hassle of a meeting first to get a handle on the likely fee. I think you are...
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    Current public sentiment towards the housing market?

    Heard the cheques of a major irish builder ( with developements here and abroad) are being returned........wonder who it is ?
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    Positive Overseas Investment Reports

    So if you have to make even one visit a year for any reason it will only cost you about one and half years rental income :rolleyes: . €16.5K - did you get a mortgage or just put it on your credit card ?
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