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Selfbuild Advice
Whether you’re a self builder, serial renovator or extending your current home, here’s what you need to know before taking the plunge.
Water refunds expected this autumn
About one million customers will be refunded their Irish Water…
No change to locals-only rules until 2018
Locals-only rules from the 2005 Rural Housing Guidelines remain in…
Passive house costings
Passive house examples: cost breakdown In this day and age…
Should I compare heat pumps on the basis of COP?
Is the Coefficient of Performance (COP) the best way to…
Does my extension have to match the existing house?
Q: Does an extension that’s exempt from planning permission need…
What impact will heat recovery ventilation have on my house plans?
Q: I plan to install heat recovery ventilation, what do…
Extensions without planning permission
You can extend without planning permission but there are five…
How much does it cost to heat your home?
Heat pumps are the cheapest way of heating your home,…
Do self-builders have to register as lobbyists when applying for planning permission?
Q: I’m building my own house but I understand I…
What information does my architect need to start on the design?
Q: I am starting a search for an architect to…
Self-build VAT guide
Self-builders building new in NI are exempt from paying Value Added…
Do I need to pay Capital Gains Tax in ROI when I sell my self-build?
Q: Is the sale of a family home always exempt…
Self-build guide to airtightness
Have you ever worn a woolly jumper on a windy…
Building Control in NI
Building Control is responsible for ensuring that the Building Regulations,…
Irish Building Regulations
All building work needs to follow the rules set out…
Your quick guide to energy Ratings
Energy ratings exist throughout Europe and consist of a certificate…
Do I really need to install Cat6 cables in my new house?
Q: Do I really need to install Cat6 cables in…
Is building your home in the countryside a selfish act?
Government policy has allowed selfish lifestyles to flourish, and in…
Help! I have condensation in my bathroom…
Q: I have condensation in my bathroom, should I install…
How do I check the quality of the materials I buy?
A: When buying materials, is it enough to look for…
How do I register for my self-build address?
Q: I’m currently building my house but how do I…
Top 5 tips to secure planning permission
Top tips to secure planning permission whether you’re building new,…
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