Astrid Madsen is the editor of the SelfBuild magazine. Email astrid.madsen@selfbuildextendrenovate.co.uk
Changes to restrictive planning rules for those building in the countryside will be published “shortly”, according to ROI Minister of State for Local Government and Planning, meaning locals only provisions are to remain in place for the foreseeable future. In this article we cover: There is still no timeline for the publication of the Sustainable […] More
As the First Home Scheme opens to those building a new home, and with the Help to Buy scheme to be extended to 2026, ROI Minister for Housing Darragh O’Brien says there’s now €100k in supports for self-builders. We look at the maths. In this article we cover: Minister for Housing Darragh O’Brien told reporters […] More
20 to 30 per cent of build costs can now be financed by ROI state initiative, as the First Home Scheme extends to self-builders. In this article we cover: First-time self-builders are eligible to apply for the First Home Scheme from Wednesday 20th of September, 2023. Minister for Housing Darragh O’Brien announced the First Home […] More
Kitchen, bathroom, tiling, architraves/skirting and panelling costs for new build and renovation projects in Ireland today. In this article we cover: This is where costs start varying so much that they have absorbed any material price increases we’ve seen over the past three years. The key to rein these costs in is to be clear […] More
The NI energy regs will change in 2024 for insulation, airtightness, heating, ventilation, overheating, and maybe even house size. In this article we cover: Changes to insulation, airtightness, overheating, heating systems and ventilation are all on the cards for new builds in NI, as the Department of Finance publishes a public consultation to change the […] More
Barry McCarron, Chairman of the Passive House Association of Ireland, chats about doing up his family to make it energy efficient, including: More about the project here: selfbuildextendrenovate.co.uk/project/passive-house-retrofit-monaghan/ Favourite More
How much it costs to build a house in Ireland in 2023, according to the Selfbuild Cost Survey. In this article we cover: It’s true that relying on average costs to figure out what a self-build will cost you will only lead to confusion and disappointment. But we still thought we’d share what other self-builders […] More
An overview of pre-budget submissions shows how self-builders and home improvers might benefit from Budget 2024. In this article we cover: We look at how self-builders in ROI could benefit from Budget 2024 with an overview of the pre-budget submissions targeted at those building new, extending or home improving. Budget 2024: Grant proposal for self-builders […] More
The new insurance reform law rebalances the duty of care between trespassers and owners, but will it lead to cheaper self-build insurance? In this article we cover: The ROI government recently introduced an insurance reform law to rebalance the duty of care between trespassers and owners. We ask the experts how it could impact self-builders, […] More
Navan-based The Door and Floor Company has recently opened a new 3,500 sqft showroom in Bluebell, Dublin. On display you will find engineered and laminate flooring, 60 internal doors, bespoke external doors and a full range of ironmongery and mouldings. Visit the Dublin showroom (Eircode D12 X0V9) or the Navan showroom (Eircode C15 PC83) Monday […] More
Paul Lawford explains how he built his tiny home on wheels from scratch, including: Favourite More
TDs and local councillors in ROI are pushing to change planning rules, to support the uptake of log homes. In this article we cover: Independent TDs want to see log homes given planning permission, in a bid to build more durable, energy efficient and cost effective homes in rural Ireland. In most rural areas in […] More