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I think a lot depends on whether there was a will or not. If there was and it post-dated the transaction (and even if it didn't), it would help a lot - just follow what it says, as any other course of action is almost certain to lead to ongoing bad feeling by some or all of those involved. If...

Covered in the program today (though thankfully Joe himself was away). I didn't hear all of it, but what was striking was that (a) everyone was saying they had no issue with paying the original charge and (b) how disproportionate the penalty is. To those who say: it's up to you to make...

I can't answer the question, not being expert in the area, but have you asked why they want to change? If not, I would ask. No guarantee you'd get an answer, or the real answer, but surely worth asking, no?

We have dark - almost black - granite with flutes cut into it. Looks good and works well (though we typically always wipe it and don't leave water sitting on it for long periods). Looks brand new after about six years. Very easy to keep clean. Not particularly careful either: the only thing is...

I'd be inclined to agree with the previous two posts. I've heard of the German version (Dr.-Ing.) OK, but this seems to be a relatively new title in the UK, and not one I've come across before (I also have an engineering background). It all depends on who awards it I guess: fine if from...

I think you've answered your own question here: the use and exact arrangement of internal rooms is of little relevance to planning, provided the work done meets building regulations (which you say it has), and the building isn't a protected structure. What do you mean by "if any external...

Just to note that if you follow this advice, on no account should you use any system or infrastructure provided by your employer: it is almost certainly not secure.

The reality of business in this country is that this happens all the time, and receivers are quite happy to facilitate it. I wouldn't have a go at the OP, who is clearly trying to do the best they can to do the right thing for everyone concerned.

What seed capital scheme are you talking about? The only one I'm aware of (and am about to use) is: http://www.revenue.ie/en/tax/it/leaflets/it15.html However, one of the conditions is that you need to be employed by the new venture, so it is not suitable for an external investor. Also...

One thing you should do is acquaint yourself with MARP - see: http://www.keepingyourhome.ie/mortgage_arrears_resolution.html It does offer some protection, but your experience highlights how unbalanced it is: there's plenty of sanctions for dealing with borrowers who are deemed "non...

Just to note that mine came through a couple of days ago, the same day as the previous month, so I for one haven't had any problems.

Two questions: 1. What do the daft.ie figures refer to? Average selling prices? Don't forget that new builds typically sell for a premium over second hand. 2. What to the build costs refer to? Is it the cost of building a single house? If so, some of the costs (e.g. professional fees) will be...

The thing that stands out to me is that you say you are looking at "the Ford Galaxy..... and the Audi A1". You really are talking about chalk and cheese here: they are completely different in terms of size, features, running costs: pretty much everything. My advice would be firstly to think...

+1 He's well out of it - hopefully a life lesson learnt by the whole experience.

I think your bigger problem is not being out of the country for 12 months, rather than 6 months ownership. See the following for more details on the rules around change of residence for the VRT exemption: http://www.revenue.ie/en/tax/vrt/leaflets/tax-relief-transfer-residence.html This...

I for one would believe it - and I've heard of worse.

You mention lawyers in the same context as morality. :eek: But more seriously, I'm with mf1: I for one have had more than enough of this. I find myself repeating the same points over and over, so shall cease...

I'd agree, thus proving my point that business, law and morality are often strange bedfellows. That's not to condemn all business, by the way: there are plenty of examples especially in recent years of owner/managers paying themselves literally nothing in preference to imposing cuts or...

Except of course when you are "forced" to do otherwise. That's where we differ. We agree (I think) that: 1. People should stick to their agreements. 2. There are some circumstances where people may break those agreements. Where we differ: I think that there are few hard and fast...

Patrick, you story speaks volumes about the attitude of the banks - many thanks for sharing it. Unfortunately, of course, it's not a "story" but real-life that could have ended very differently. If there was no negative equity for example, you could well be homeless now. Can you say which bank...