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Yes, BER F. That includes budgets for kitchen, tiling and flooring. From experience we’ll decide carefully with options and save. If we can bring it to a C rating over time we would be happy. No interest in a full retrofit. The quote includes contingency.

We have a quote in for similar - rewire, replumb, flooring, walls, kitchen, bathrooms etc. Estimate is €135K in Dublin.

We are in the middle of it right now, same position as you. Get an "Opinion on Compliance Cert" on your house as well as a BER. Then we followed the exact same steps as you propose but we went Sale Agreed, then 2 weeks later Sale Agreed on new property. Would find it too risky to sell ours and...

I feel very relieved that my parents live close to an acute hospital like St Vincent's. Old age came upon them so quickly with little notice, one day they were young and active 70ish year olds and then the health problems set in, in their mid to late 70's, and it just accelerated from then on...

My parents chose not to downsize or declutter, now in their 80's it has caused no end of problems and stress. Live in South Dublin too. The house is just not safe or suitable, particularly for someone with dementia. Now, nursing homes are the only viable option as they left it too late. The...

I thought that within EU, a person could choose only one state pension from a country not two. My husband is from a staunch conservative area, huge shift particularly in the last year. Wouldn't surprise me, or at least joining a version of the SM.

Also, what happens if the UK decide to rejoin the EU before our pension age. If we pay into this would we not lose our money?

Both my husband and I worked in the UK. I have 2 questions: My husband (British) worked for10 years till 1998 and then about 2 years in the mid 2000's - so class 2 I lived in the UK but only part of 3 years; lived part of and did not work in 2006, worked and lived 2007, worked part of 2008 and...

Thanks, appreciate your help on this. Do you know what a reasonable percentage would be? I’m a bit of a planner, and would like to get our ducks in a row. It’s stressful enough, wouldn’t like it to get to contract stage and have nowhere near enough. This would waste everyone’s time, and of...

We would understand the stress involved and that we wouldn’t be as attractive as a FTB, but there is no other option and willing to do it. Nowhere to rent in our area either. We have built up good equity over the years but till now didn’t dawn on us that over €60k of hard cash would be required...

We are considering trading up. We are in South Dublin and looking to move to a another location in the next year or so. But have a couple of questions... Brief background: Salaries: €130K combined Current house value: €625k Prospective new house value: €650K Current Mortgage: €190K, 15 yrs...

I am trying to work this out too. I sold my apt this year, tenancy ended in 2016 and began letting on 2011. So, if I bought a bed for €500 in 2011, claimed a total of €312.50 over 5 tax years (2011-2015). Can I claim the balance of €187.5 in capital allowances in my 2016 tax return?

I have just sold my rental property. Tenants moved out end of November 2016, so for my tax return i understand that any expenses after that time cannot be included. I also understand I have to pay CGT. In terms of my form 11, are there any considerations I need to be aware of, for this my...

This kind of relates to me. I am 41 now working part-time earning €26,500 approx. Husband is the main earner of about €75k and is paying good pension contributions through his employer. I am in the middle of disposing of my rental property, this was to be my pension but couldn't take anymore...

I am very interested in learning more about this topic. Our situation is very similar only we are older and pay more in tax on the rental. Property is in my name and annual tax is about 4k. We have a cash flow problem servicing this, as we have to top our 'rent account' by circa €600 a month...

Reading a recent post here and other posts, and reviewing the vague information on Revenue, what are people claiming for and is there anything I should be that I am not? I currently claim for: Appliances Furniture Curtains and blinds Pictures, mirrors, lampshades and other ornaments used to...

As I am the sole owner of a rental property, I pay mortgage protection which I include as an expense. Some years ago, it made sense to get an additional policy for my husband, in the event of his death. The policy is the same as mine, decreases over the length of mortgage etc. and is in his...

Thanks Joe - that is a good leaflet. Just 2 more questions; i have had 2 conflicting answers from Revenue. Husband and I are jointly assessed, my husband being the assessible spouse. However, as owner of the investment property, I am the chargeable person. Revenue are now saying that...

Actually it seems Joe is not right. I emailed Revenue again to reconfirm for my records when I the deadline is in regard to rental income: Revenue: "Individuals, who enter the self-assessment system because they have commenced to trade, have until the return filing date for the second year to...

Thank you mandelbrot. I got very excited as cashflow isnt great right now, but we will be back on track in few months. So what you are saying is, if I dont pay by mid-Nov for tax and preliminary tax I will be hit with interest when I file in 2014 as we wouldnt be compliant.