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The Property Exchange Agreement is a specialized legal instrument used when two parties wish to exchange their respective properties rather than conducting separate sale and purchase transactions. This document type is particularly relevant in the Irish property market where it must comply with the Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Act 2009 and related legislation. The agreement typically includes comprehensive details about both properties, any monetary adjustments (equalisation payments), title warranties, completion requirements, and tax implications. It's commonly used in both commercial and residential property transactions, particularly in situations where parties find mutual benefit in exchanging properties rather than traditional buying and selling. The Property Exchange Agreement streamlines the process by combining what would otherwise be two separate transactions into a single agreement, potentially reducing costs and complexity while ensuring all legal requirements under Irish law are met.
