Lina Oksaite from our Property Team discusses renting vs buying in today’s market
Statistics show that by 2018, home ownership in Ireland had increased up to 70.3% and people continue to buy homes for various reasons, be it for their own use or as an investment, especially in present times where renting a property is almost impossible.
Rachael Mc Cormack from our property team answers the the most commonly asked questions in respect of the help to buy scheme
Jack Duhig from our Property Team outlines the rules of the FHS to include the process.
The First Home Scheme was launched in July 2022 and is available to first time home owners purchasing a new build or “fresh start” applicants purchasing a new build who have been adjudged bankrupt or who are divorced/ separated with no interest in the family home.
This Christmas we are again taking part in the shoebox appeal. Every year we send a shoebox full to the brim of treats to a group of children in India. Our ethos at McKenna and Co is to always give back wherever we can and this is the perfect way to do just that. Christmas time can be an especially difficult time for a lot of families in poorer parts of the world, even this small gesture of a box full of treats can make a huge difference to their Christmas experience.
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How have the rights changed during the crisis?
The Cabinet has approved legislation that will grant a temporary and conditional delay on tenant terminations for the length of the present housing crisis, according to the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien. No-fault tenancy terminations scheduled for the next winter months will be postponed until 31 March 2023 under the Residential Tenancies (Deferment of Termination Dates of Certain Tenancies) Bill 2022.
How have the rights changed during the crisis?
We are lucky to have a supportive network of clients, and clients who had engaged our services for personal injuries and felt so supported throughout the process that they recommend us to their friends, families and colleagues.
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Cost, amenities and what it is you're looking for
What are your legal rights when you own together but aren't married or in a civil partnership?
What's the difference and why does it matter?
What are they and will you have to pay them?
How have the rights changed during the crisis?
We’re sorry to hear that you’ve been involved in a car accident, and hope that you haven’t been hurt
Woman in same job as male counterparts on lower pay scale
What is PIAB and do you have to engage with them?
With Christmas approaching writing your will is not likely to be the first thing on your mind but it is something to be mindful of. Society today often talks about living in the moment bur sometimes future planning is essential.
Caring for loved ones, avoiding tax and peace of mind just some of the benefits
Invalid wills create cost and trouble for family and friends
McKenna and Co Solicitors are delighted and proud to announce that we are partnering with Focus Ireland, as our 2021 charity.
The event raised funds and awareness for Pieta House, a suicide prevention charity
After visiting the orphanage in 2017, Lisa McKenna remains committed to helping the boys in the Bulbulir Basa Orphanage
Focus Ireland raised €1.8million to help those sleeping on the streets in Ireland
Covid-19 forced the Calcutta Run to go online, but practitioners made the most of the challenge
The Covid-19 pandemic has impacted everyone, and left the vulnerable in society without the protection of charitable donations.
Lisa McKenna wins Emerging New Business and is Highly Commended for Power Within