Property Clinic

Property Clinic: We have conflicting opinions about moisture and aren’t sure what is true and what is not

Property Clinic: Higher percentage of our apartment block’s budget is used to repair AHB part of estate

Property Clinic: If I opt for external insulation, I’m concerned it might not fully insulate the wall head

Property Clinic: Is there any government regulation or law that broadband should be available in a property?

Property Clinic: The telephone pole on my property has been marked as ‘dangerous’ for more than 20 years

Property Clinic: We tried to claim section 50 relief but were told it did not exist

Property Clinic: Next door is being sold and will in all likelihood be renovated and extended

Property Clinic: In the spring a sticky substance falls from the branches, making my car very dirty

Property Clinic: We’re concerned that part of the road near the house we want to buy isn’t under the control of the management company

Property Clinic: The units in my development were built decades apart but are being made liable for the cost of remediation in equal measure

Property Clinic: Do I need to have a storage shed for wheelie bins?

Property Clinic: Do we have a right to clear vegetation to restore proper access to the footpath?

Property Clinic: What are the pros and cons of this method compared with other solutions?

National residential vacancy rate dropped in June to 3.9% from 4.2% a year earlier as vacant or derelict properties return to use

Turnkey homes at keener prices around the country

Property Clinic: How can I test my remaining windows to see if they are working properly?

Property Clinic: I’m a PAYE worker and have no idea how the tax system works

Property Clinic: Suitable properties are attracting builders and small developers who see it as a site to fit more homes on

Property Clinic: These works are really affecting my quality of life in what is otherwise a great area

Property Clinic: Will banks or buildings societies lend for a home that is only 70% complete?

Property Clinic: Does the apparent planning prohibition on storage units only apply to protected structures?

Property Clinic: Could the promise of reporting potential breaches in the standard of my accommodation be used as a ‘bargaining chip’ to keep my rent down?

Property Clinic: I’m afraid that someone could be hurt if the wall falls on to the public path

Property Clinic: They have treated their fellow owners’ management company members as an inconvenience

Property Clinic: Do we need to call a building surveyor or a civil engineer, or both?

Property Clinic: Is there a limit on how far we can go back when collecting arrears?

Property Clinic: We are tired of cleaning up the leaves and vines that passersby pull off

Property Clinic: Do I still have to register with the RTB if I rent to a family friend?

Despite the challenges, many succeed. More than 14,000 mortgages were drawn down in the second half of last year

Property Clinic: What rights do we have in the absence of any formal agreements for our rental home?

Property Clinic: The cost of bringing our home’s electrics up to date is preventing us from doing our bit to save the planet

Property Clinic: Is improved energy efficiency reflected in the sale price of a property?

Property Clinic: Is it possible to use a sealant to deal with the cracks in the felt on my 43-year-old bungalow?

Property Clinic: Do housing regulations require landlords to go to their property and open the windows?

Property Clinic: How can we make sure both parties are happy without using an estate agent?

Property Clinic: What is involved in getting a Ber certificate and how much does it cost?

Property Clinic: How does the Housing Assistance Payment scheme work when you are sharing a home?

Property Clinic: ‘I’m not sure if the private landlord knows I’m living in the property’

Property Clinic: ‘We feel uneasy about paying upfront and worry they may not carry out the work fully’

Property Clinic: Although we are paying high service charges, they are not addressing issues of concern