​PROPERTY | CONVEYANCING
We can provide you with a comprehensive and cost-effective service in residential, commercial and agricultural Conveyancing transactions (whether buying or selling) and will advise you on all aspects of the process.
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We have extensive experience in a wide range of Conveyancing transactions including:
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Conveyancing:
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RESIDENTIAL CONVEYANCING
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Buying or selling your home is likely to be the biggest legal transaction you will have in your lifetime. It can be a stressful time for you. We can advise you on all legal matters that may relate to the property you are selling or which you intend to buy.
We will give you a firm fee quotation at the outset of the transaction. We will explain the various steps of the transaction in plain language and will strive to ensure that the legal process goes as smoothly as possible. We keep our clients fully informed and up to date on all developments in their respective transactions.
In addition, we also have extensive experience in advising families in relation voluntary transfer of property between family members and associated tax reliefs.
We will give you a firm fee quotation at the outset of the transaction. We will explain the various steps of the transaction in plain language and will strive to ensure that the legal process goes as smoothly as possible. We keep our clients fully informed and up to date on all developments in their respective transactions.
In addition, we also have extensive experience in advising families in relation voluntary transfer of property between family members and associated tax reliefs.
COMMERCIAL CONVEYANCING
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We have extensive experience in dealing with all types of commercial property transactions including building schemes in estate developments and shopping centre developments, property development, property financing, commercial lease (long / short term), taxation issues including Stamp Duty, Capital Gains Tax and VAT, Planning and Environmental Law and disputes arising therefrom.
Whether you are a buyer or seller of a commercial premises, licensed premises, industrial premises or any other type of commercial property, we can provide you with expert advice on your transaction.
Whether you are a buyer or seller of a commercial premises, licensed premises, industrial premises or any other type of commercial property, we can provide you with expert advice on your transaction.
AGRICULTURAL PROPERTY
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At McCullagh Higgins & Co., we have a wealth of experience in advising and representing generations of farmers and the rural community at large in relation to these legal matters. We will provide you with comprehensive and straight forward legal advice in a timely and efficient manner.
Commercial Leases
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At McCullagh Higgins & Co. we advise both landlords and tenants on commercial property transactions and on all aspects of the drafting and negotiation of Commercial Leases including:
- Pre-Lease enquiries including title, services, easements, rights and privileges, and planning matters.
- Tenant obligations
- Landlord obligations
- Rent reviews
- Repairing obligations
- Guarantees
- Warranties
- VAT implications
- Waiver of rights to a long term lease
STAMP DUTY
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RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY
NON-RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY
There is a single flat rate of 7.5% on all non-residential.
* This rate applies to instruments executed on or after 9th October 2019. Budget 2020 provides for certain transitional arrangements.
LEASE OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY
Term: indefinite or < 35 years and rent is < €30K pa -Exempt
LEASE OF NON-RESIDENTIAL / COMMERCIAL PROPERTY
NOTE: if you pay a premium as consideration to acquire a leasehold interest in a property, you pay stamp duty on that premium at the rate applicable to the type of property, i.e. residential 1% and commercial / non-residential 7.5%
- Property Value - Rate 2020
- Up to €1,000,000.00 - 1%
- Balance - 2%
NON-RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY
There is a single flat rate of 7.5% on all non-residential.
* This rate applies to instruments executed on or after 9th October 2019. Budget 2020 provides for certain transitional arrangements.
LEASE OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY
Term: indefinite or < 35 years and rent is < €30K pa -Exempt
LEASE OF NON-RESIDENTIAL / COMMERCIAL PROPERTY
- Term: indefinite or < 35 years - 1% of the average annual rent
- Term: 35 years to 100 years - 6% of the average annual rent
- Term: > 100 years -12% of the average annual rent
NOTE: if you pay a premium as consideration to acquire a leasehold interest in a property, you pay stamp duty on that premium at the rate applicable to the type of property, i.e. residential 1% and commercial / non-residential 7.5%
THE PROPERTY PRICE REGISTER www.propertypriceregister.ie, PUTS EXACT PRICES ON ALL RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES PURCHASED IN IRELAND, AS DECLARED TO THE REVENUE COMMISSIONERS FOR STAMP DUTY PURPOSES.
If you require advice or representation under the above headings, please contact us.
If you require advice or representation under the above headings, please contact us.
