First Home Scheme opens to self-builders
20 to 30 per cent of build costs can now…
Build Costs
Discover how much your build will cost, where to allocate funds, where to save, and how to keep everything on track financially.
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Joinery Costs
What you can expect to pay in joinery costs in…
Cost of upper storey floors
How much your upper storey structural floors will cost, from…
Kitchen and bathroom costs
Kitchen, bathroom, tiling, architraves/skirting and panelling costs for new build…
Foundation costs
Substructure costs refer to everything below finished floor level; here…
Landscaping and groundwork costs
Groundwork costs refer to the preparation of land for future…
Roofing Costs
Flat versus pitched, bungalow versus two storey, warm versus cold…
Why build costs run out of control
Here’s why build costs tend to run out of control,…
Where to start when costing your build
Figuring out how much your new build or renovation will…
One-off houses cheapest to build
Building a one-off house on a greenfield site in the…
Build now or wait?
With all of the uncertainty around costs, should you build…
Building materials price tracker
Find out how much the most common building materials are…
Why DIY self-builds are experiencing a revival
In light of the cost of living crisis, the self-build…
NI homes to become more expensive to build
The NI Assembly’s Path to Net Zero Carbon is paving…
How window design affects cost
How window design affects cost and what you can do…
Bathroom tiles: design, cost and alternatives
You’ll paint the ceiling, but your floor and walls need…
Bathroom costs and sequence of works
We look at bathroom costs for both new builds and…
Scaffolding and equipment hire
In the increasingly complex world of tools, plant and machinery…
How much will your bathroom cost?
Like other parts of your self-build, a bathroom has many…
Creating a characterful home on a budget
Having spent many years living and working in America, where…
