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Too often, little thought is given to the detail at the start and it is only when one goes to do the job that the builder ends up suggesting or telling you what to do. Photograph: iStock How can we get a flat roof and satisfy insurance requirements?

Insurers will not offer any clarification as to what specifications may be acceptable

Do I need planning permission to build over a shared manhole?

Do I need planning permission to build over a shared manhole? I want to cover the manhole to add an extension to the flat at the side of my house

Have I any recourse for €10k lost in failed house purchases?

Have I any recourse for €10k lost in failed house purchases? Property Clinic: Your property queries answered

Can I cut CGT on house my father bought but which I paid for?

Can I cut CGT on house my father bought but which I paid for? Revenue can look to commercial reality of any transaction and apply legislation to case

I don’t have the deeds. Can the Land Registry prove title on my house?

I don’t have the deeds. Can the Land Registry prove title on my house? Property Clinic: Your questions answered

Will a water-seal compound work on my gable wall?

Will a water-seal compound work on my gable wall? Property Clinic: Your questions answered

I rent out my home a few weeks a year. Will I have to pay CGT when I sell?

I rent out my home a few weeks a year. Will I have to pay CGT when I sell? Your property queries answered

We can hear our neighbours through the walls, what can we do?

We can hear our neighbours through the walls, what can we do? Property Clinic: Your questions answered

There’s a crack at the back of our gas fireplace, is this a problem?

There’s a crack at the back of our gas fireplace, is this a problem? Property Clinic: Your questions answered

How can we find out about local plans for areas we are house-hunting in?

How can we find out about local plans for areas we are house-hunting in? What to look out for when looking at a new neighbourhood

We’ve been asked to submit a sealed bid for a house, what is this?

We’ve been asked to submit a sealed bid for a house, what is this? Your property query answered

Our neighbour’s dog barks outside all weekend. What can be done?

Our neighbour’s dog barks outside all weekend. What can be done? Your property queries answered

We want to rent our home and live in our investment apartment. What is our tax liability when we sell?

We want to rent our home and live in our investment apartment. What is our tax liability when we sell? Your property queries answered

A public toilet is going up on our street, can we stop it?

A public toilet is going up on our street, can we stop it? Most developments by a local authority are subject to a public consultation process

Our neighbour has extended her garden into a shared lane. Can she do this?

Our neighbour has extended her garden into a shared lane. Can she do this? Property Clinic: Your questions answered

What’s the best insulation for our old redbrick?

What’s the best insulation for our old redbrick? Property Clinic: Your questions answered

We have bought a house but the owner has not moved out yet

We have bought a house but the owner has not moved out yet The owner is buying another house and is experiencing delays. What can I do?

Does my neighbour have to pay to remove tree made unstable by party wall?

Does my neighbour have to pay to remove tree made unstable by party wall? The wall that was built has severely damaged the roots of a tree on my side

Should I bother with a ‘snag list’ before moving into my newly built house?

Should I bother with a ‘snag list’ before moving into my newly built house? Property Clinic: your queries answered

I gave my previous tenant a good rent but now have to charge below market value

I gave my previous tenant a good rent but now have to charge below market value Property Clinic: your queries answered

A boundary issue with a house we’re viewing. Should we run a mile?

A boundary issue with a house we’re viewing. Should we run a mile? What are our options legally? Is there a prospect of reclaiming the land?

Four easy ways to love your holiday home

Four easy ways to love your holiday home With a little effort it can be more than just an extra space for the stuff you don’t really want

We want to appeal our neighbour’s planning approval. Will it cost much?

We want to appeal our neighbour’s planning approval. Will it cost much? There is a direct fee for the appeal which must be made out to An Bord Pleanála

I’m afraid of being ‘cleaned out’ by a claim for fire damages

I’m afraid of being ‘cleaned out’ by a claim for fire damages Can I insure my apartment without a management company in place?

We are worried about our neighbour’s Japanese Knotweed plant spreading

We are worried about our neighbour’s Japanese Knotweed plant spreading Invasive species will spread through walls, drains and foundations and can very quickly become a major infestation

My parents have offered me €30K. Do I pay tax on it?

My parents have offered me €30K. Do I pay tax on it? My parents will pay a deposit on an apartment for me. What are the tax implications?

Can we change layout of second-hand apartment?

Can we change layout of second-hand apartment? Somemodifications should be permissable, but be sure to consult management company

Sort it: 5 ways Irish home design has improved

Sort it: 5 ways Irish home design has improved We’ve gone from a superficial approach to one that is more individual and authentic

Management firm insists my faulty fireplace not their problem

Management firm insists my faulty fireplace not their problem Firm attempted to fix issue by fitting a stove – but I’ve been told it was installed incorrectly

How can we enforce ‘no dogs allowed’ rule in our complex?

How can we enforce ‘no dogs allowed’ rule in our complex? Owner-occupiers fear being bitten as dog numbers continue to increase despite rule

Will a commercial car park and high wall next door devalue my property?

Will a commercial car park and high wall next door devalue my property? An Bord Pleanála should have considered this, but you can still lodge objection

If I sell a flat in the UK and give my son the money, what is my tax liability?

If I sell a flat in the UK and give my son the money, what is my tax liability? This is a complicated area, but Irish and UK tax could apply to the gift

I’m buying a house with tenants in situ – do I draft a new lease?

I’m buying a house with tenants in situ – do I draft a new lease? Tread carefully as this area can be a minefield, and horror stories abound

Service connection fee for new home is €10,000, is this normal?

Service connection fee for new home is €10,000, is this normal? Property Clinic: Water connection fees explained

Can I remove my chimney without planning permission?

Can I remove my chimney without planning permission? Property Clinic: Your property questions answered

Can I cut and give my neighbour’s branches back to him?

Can I cut and give my neighbour’s branches back to him? Property clinic: Overhanging foliage can cause unneighbourly friction

Why has the price already increased on every house we view?

Why has the price already increased on every house we view? Property clinic: Low supply has led to bidding wars

Make your rental feel like home

Make your rental feel like home Paint, primp and personalise - simple ideas for making your rental your own

Tiles are blowing off roofs in our estate. Do we have any recourse?

Tiles are blowing off roofs in our estate. Do  we have any recourse? Property Clinic: roofs with loose tiles must be repaired to avoid damage or human injury

Do I need planning permission to drop kerb outside my house?

Do I need planning permission  to drop kerb outside my house? Property Clinic: factors such as on-street parking and drainage influence kerb change

Is my bathroom fan creating damp on my ceiling?

Is my bathroom fan creating damp on my ceiling? A vent tile in the roof or a leak in the flexible duct may be causing water to drip down

Only 221 days to Christmas: start that refurb now

Only 221 days to Christmas: start that refurb now If you want to revamp your house for the festive season, it’s time to get things going

Should I opt out of costly compliance paperwork?

Should I opt out of costly compliance paperwork? Property Clinic: Peace of mind may suffer over a new build in a garden and create trouble in the future

Damp has returned and the contractor is refusing to address the problem

Damp has returned and the contractor is refusing to address the problem I’m now seeking compensation for the €5,000 I paid out in 2007

Property Clinic: Neighbours removed our boundary fence. Have we redress?

Property Clinic: Neighbours removed our boundary fence. Have we  redress? Your property questions answered

Can management firm install speed bumps in our complex?

Can management firm install speed bumps in our complex? Property Clinic: Your property queries answered

Recessed lights are the bane of my life. What can I do?

Recessed lights are the bane of my life. What can I do? Sometimes they go on, sometimes not. Is it possible to revert to the old-style centre light?

Seven tips for buying in a new homes scheme

Seven tips for buying in a new homes scheme Do your homework and fully understand what you are buying before handing over a deposit

How to make your home more environment friendly

How to make your home more environment friendly Sort it: Whether we rent or own a home, there are lots of little things that can be done

Do I have to install my boiler beside an outside wall?

Do I have to install my boiler beside an outside wall? Property Clinic: Your property queries answered

Can a landlord end a rental if he is gradually moving back to his property?

Can a landlord end a rental if he is gradually moving back to his property? Your property questions answered

Property Clinic: Does my neighbours’ solar panel breach regulations?

Property Clinic: Does my neighbours’ solar panel breach regulations? Your property queries answered

Can builder remove my wall and make me settle for something else?

Can builder remove my wall and make me settle for something else? Your property questions answered

I want to cut my hedge but my neighbour says I can’t

I want to cut my hedge but my neighbour says I can’t Your property questions answered

Five reasons why you shouldn’t rule out removing a chimney

Five reasons why you shouldn’t rule out removing a chimney Major structural changes can be daunting, but removing a fireplace can be straightforward and yield great results

Which tenants can I make pay a 4 per cent rent increase?

Which tenants can I make pay a 4 per cent rent increase? Your property questions answered

I want to sell my house but can’t locate the deeds

I want to sell my house but can’t locate the deeds Your property questions answered

Our walls are disintegrating. Is the management company obliged to fix it?

Our walls  are disintegrating. Is the management company obliged to fix it? Your property questions answered

The only seven DIY tools you need to own

The only seven DIY tools you need to own Most fears behind tackling basic DIY tasks arise from not having the right tool

Property Clinic: What is the best solution for heating and hot water for a storey and a half house?

Property Clinic: What is the best solution for heating and hot water for a storey and a half house? Your property questions answered

Two better ways to heat your home

Two better ways to heat your home When making your home energy efficient, heat pumps and solar systems are excellent options

Property Clinic: My neighbour is going to replace our boundary hedge with a wall

Property Clinic: My neighbour is going to replace our boundary hedge with a wall Your property queries answered

Builder’s Take: Flat roofs make a comeback, all is forgiven

Builder’s Take: Flat roofs make a comeback, all is forgiven From felt and PVC to zinc and copper, flat roof systems have come a long way and there are many options depending on your budget

Property Clinic: how long does it take to close a house sale when a bank is involved?

Property Clinic: how long does it take to close a house sale when a bank is involved? Your property questions answered

How can apartment owners avoid the hit for building defects?

How can apartment owners avoid the hit for building defects? There are essentially four protections for apartment owners

Property Clinic: do I have to cover the repair of my apartment windows?

Property Clinic: do I have to cover the repair of my apartment windows? Your property questions answered

Property Clinic: Can we remotely control our nine-year-old heating system?

Property Clinic: Can we remotely control our nine-year-old heating system? Your property questions answered

Property Clinic: Storm Doris damaged our new roof. Who pays?

Property Clinic: Storm Doris damaged our new roof. Who pays? Your property questions answered

Property clinic: Do I need to hire a contractor to build my new home?

Property clinic: Do I need to hire a contractor to build my new home? Your property questions answered

Mews style dwelling on Palmerston Road for €2.3 million

Mews style dwelling on Palmerston Road for €2.3 million Renovated redbrick started as coachhouse but has had modern makeover

Property Clinic: Do I need new deeds for my old house?

Property Clinic: Do I need new deeds for my old house?

Timber-framed vs traditional houses – which are better?

Timber-framed vs traditional houses – which are better? Your property queries answered

Noisy heating device is pumping up the volume

Noisy heating device is pumping up the volume Property Clinic: Another issue is mould in upstairs rooms of warm, insulated house

Property Clinic: delays after signing contracts

Property Clinic: delays after signing contracts Your property questions answered

Property Clinic: Is a rent increase notification by text message valid?

Property Clinic: Is a rent increase notification  by text message valid? Your property queries answered

Property Clinic: Why do I need a new map to sell my apartment?

Property Clinic: Why do I need a new map to sell my apartment? Your property questions answered

Property Clinic: Should I be worried about radon gas?

Property Clinic: Should I be worried about radon gas? Your property queries answered

Property Clinic: What can be done about short-let comings and goings

Property Clinic: What can be done about short-let comings and goings Your property queries answered

Property Clinic: How can I get the drains and road on my estate checked?

Property Clinic: How  can I get the drains and road  on my estate checked? Your property queries answered

Property Clinic: Who owns the damaged pipe on a boundary wall?

Property Clinic: Who owns the damaged pipe on a boundary wall? Your property queries answered

Property Clinic: How can I stop wasting water

Property Clinic: How can I stop wasting water Your property queries answered

Latest Homes & Property

CSO figures show that, between 2010 and 2016, the average cost of a new home in Dublin increased from €282,289 to €450,274. Photograph: Frank Miller Price of Dublin new homes rising at six times rate of existing homes
Minister for Housing Eoghan Murphy. The controversial grant scheme for first-time buyers is to remain almost completely unchanged in next week’s budget Grant scheme for first-time buyers to only see minor changes
Michael Stanley, Cairn CEO. Photograph: Cyril Byrne Cairn chief says new homes not behind ‘pretty scary’ house price rise
Paschal Donohoe would rather the money would be “spent by the State directly” on new construction rather than given to developers. Photograph: Clodagh Kilcoyne/Reuters Paschal Donohoe rules out cut to VAT on building houses
Latest figures from the Department of Finance show there were close to 8,000 Help-to-Buy applications in the first half of 2017, of which 5,000 were successful. File photograph: Frank Miller Scrapping Help-to-Buy would be a mistake, says housing official

Take Five: Ireland or abroad

Mc Donnell Properties is seeking €950,000 for four-five-bedroom Ballard Lodge on 4.5 acres with paddocks and stables in Ashford, Co Wicklow Take five for €950,000

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