Property Clinic: Landlords may find the cost of collecting ground rent prohibitive

Property Clinic: As with all taxation issues, it is important to consult an accountant

No management company makes it tricky to sell and affects maintenance of building

Sort it: As well as providing shade and privacy, curtains or blinds finish off a room

Property Clinic: You need to establish when the contract was signed and if it was conditional

Property Clinic: The best option is for a neighbourly agreement about having the trees trimmed back

Property Clinic: Corner houses without boundary walls are often contentious

Property Clinic: The ceiling may collapse in our living room

Sort It: The entrance creates the first impression for guests over the holiday season

Property Clinic: Would a new one be able to take over the drawings done so far?

Sort it: Choosing your appliances early means no surprises for the builder

Sort it: A good lighting scheme can have a positive effect on your sleep and wellbeing

Property Clinic: Planning permission may restrict the builder levelling the garden

Property Clinic: Given the potential obligations, costs, and liabilities that might arise, it’s a complicated decision

Sort It: It is possible to increase value of your home without needing planning permission

Sort it: Deter burglars with your choice of doors, windows, lights and planting – and no keys outside

Property Clinic: The recovery of damages will require proof that the farmer is at fault

Property Clinic: The Owners Management Company may be responsible for repair

It’s tempting to ask how old the boiler is – but better wait until you have viewed the house

Sort It: Seamless clothing storage solutions to help ease the return to the office

Property Clinic: Have your solicitor establish the lane’s legal status in the first instance

Property Clinic: The rules and terms of leases govern parking within private developments

Property Clinic: Proper ventilation is crucial when it comes to tackling condensation

Property Clinic: It’s important to confirm the extent of a property’s boundary before buying

Property Clinic: There are two issues – planning compliance and the bank’s view of its security

Property Clinic: The developer’s surveyor should assess your property before and after construction

Property Clinic: A variety of structures govern the management of car parking facilities

Property Clinic: Such a move should only be made in consultation with a legal adviser

Property Clinic: Lodge a complaint with the PSRA or seek legal advice

Property Clinic: The solution will depend on numerous factors including one’s budget

Property Clinic: Removing a ‘burden’ from a title deed can be difficult without consent

Property Clinic: Certain noises and smells are an unavoidable part of running a farm

Property Clinic: Legal recourse is limited to items and parties contained in the contract for sale

Property Clinic: The pump should be covered under warranty to guard against any faults

Property Clinic: I served a notice for the occupants to vacate but they are still there

Property Clinic: The key to retaining heat is to minimise the number of air changes

Property Clinic: A conciliatory approach is advisable to reach an amicable solution

Property Clinic: Current indicators suggest that prices will remain elevated for now

Property Clinic: The sale of a site can be made conditional on getting planning permission

Property Clinic: Any such proposal should comply with planning requirements

Property Clinic: Grandchildren aren’t liable for inheritance tax under certain conditions

Property Clinic: Certain development types are restricted from conversion to living space

Property Clinic: Damages from defects are not insured in standard block policies

Property Clinic: Planning permission doesn’t mean they can encroach upon your home

Property Clinic: The ‘locals-only’ rule is just one of range of issues when building on a rural site

A range of grants are available for retrofitting your home. Here’s how to apply for them

Property Clinic: The Water Services Acts set out responsibility for water and wastewater maintenance

Property Clinic: The Succession Act has clear rules as to the entitlements of next of kin

Property Clinic: A tree must be replaced if its removal is in breach of a planning condition

Property Clinic: You must make a will if you want a say over who inherits your property

Property Clinic: The desire to have a level threshold can result in water ingress

There are grants available through the SEAI for thermally efficient heating systems

Equity release and switching provider are options to explore when remortgaging

Property Clinic: The passage of time is an important consideration in any such issue

Property Clinic: Connection to a mains system requires permission from the local authority

Property Clinic: The surrender of property requires consent or a court order

Property Clinic: Masts used for air quality assessment require planning permission

Property Clinic: The UFH manufacturer’s guidelines should be strictly adhered to

Property Clinic: While mice pose no real threat, their numbers should be controlled

When bringing in capital from the UK it’s likely evidence of its source will be required

Property Clinic: Attics, fireplaces, windows and skirting can all allow air to seep into a house

Property Clinic: Air quality can be improved with a mechanical home ventilation system

Property Clinic: The role of landlord has become more complicated and challenging

Property Clinic: Alterations must be shown to meet planning requirements when selling

Property Clinic: Reinstating buildings and land damaged by an oil leak can be costly

Property Clinic: Reinstatement costs must take current building standards into account

Property Clinic: The legislation isn’t clear-cut on the transfer of assets between spouses

Property Clinic: It’s important to identify the source of a problem before attributing blame

Property Clinic: The issues causing concern would be mostly related to behaviour

Property Clinic: We have considered getting a joint mortgage for three to five years

Property Clinic: Take legal advice and retain a surveyor when pursuing title rights issues

Property Clinic: Don’t assume this person is acting in good faith on behalf of the owner

Property Clinic: My two siblings, three nieces and I are the beneficiaries of my mother’s will

Property Clinic: Tenants become entitled to provision of Part 4 tenancy after six months

Property Clinic: Do I need to manage several tradesmen or will one builder suffice?

Property Clinic: My 22-year-old house has two separate cracks, with one stretching into the roof