Author Archives: Taylor Solicitors Cork

Redundancy Entitlements & Negotiations: Taylor Solicitors Cork

Click to Listen Redundancy is fast becoming a reality for many employers and employees throughout Ireland.    In the past week Vita Cortex workers successfully concluded negotiations for redundancy payments after staging an almost five month sit-in. Statutory Payments   The statutory … Continue reading

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Mortgage debt write-down a reality: Taylor Solicitors Cork

Click to Listen The official word coming from virtually all banks is that there is no “debt forgiveness”… mortgages have to be repaid in full.  But in reality banks are open for negotiations. In the past few days, a Bank of … Continue reading

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Top Tips for Business Start-Ups: Taylor Solicitors Cork

Click to Listen You’re taking the plunge and starting your own business.  It’s an exciting time with a steep learning curve.  Here are some of our top tips for success.  1.            Start as you mean to go on This relates … Continue reading

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Pack your bags, we’re leaving! – Taylor Solicitors Cork

Ireland has experienced one of Europe’s most dramatic property crashes in the last few years. Hundreds of thousands have been left saddled with properties that are in negative equity. But life goes on… couples that bought that one bed apartment now … Continue reading

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No Way, No Pay! – The Household Charge

Click to Listen It seems the people of Ireland have finally had enough of tax increases and cutbacks and are using the Household Charge as a way to voice their opposition to the many austerity measures dealt by the Government.  … Continue reading

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The Household Charge and unfinished Estates : Taylor Solicitors Cork

Household Charge Many people who bought property in Ireland in the last few years may have paid thousands in stamp duty charges, may be paying NPPR charges and are now wondering are they really liable for this most recent property … Continue reading

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Taylor Solicitors Cork: First Time Buyers in 2012 and the recent Budget

First Time Buyers 2012 (video) Under the current Revenue rules, there are three basic taxes/reliefs you should consider when looking at buying your first home in 2012. Stamp Duty:  For residential purchases, stamp duty remained unchanged in the recent budget.  If … Continue reading

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Taylor Solicitors Cork: The Rules and Regulations of Online Selling

The Rules and Regulations of Online Selling (video) Whether you’re selling a product or service, increasingly many businesses are moving towards offering their wares online.  As a business owner it’s up to you to ensure you’re familiar with the relevant … Continue reading

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Taylor Solicitors Cork: Part-Time Employment Rights

Working on a part-time basis can suit many people for lots of different reasons.  You may be responsible for children or older parents and working full-time just isn’t an option at the moment.  On the other hand, you might just … Continue reading

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Taylor Solicitors Cork: Proposed Bill to give Commercial Tenants the right to seek rent review

It is a tough time to be in business and managing costs is crucial to survival.  Ask any business owner about the costs of running their business and rent will feature as a significant expenditure.  One of the key election … Continue reading

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