Heather Campbell
Heather is a journalist and deputy editor of Selfbuild Magazine. She’s previously edited construction trade publications in Ireland and the UK, along with expat living magazines in the Canary Islands and Tuscany. Now based in Co. Kilkenny, she and her partner are taking on their biggest project yet — turning a former residential outdoor pursuits centre into a family home!
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in Advice, Choosing wall and floor finishes, England, Foundations, subfloors and screeds: Watchpoints, Free Content, Scotland, WalesHow much does polished concrete cost in the UK?
Polished concrete can add a sleek, modern touch to any space, but it comes with a hefty price tag. In this article, we break down the costs involved. In this article we cover: No two self-builds are exactly alike. Each home has its own unique design, site conditions, and construction challenges. The cost of polished […] More
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What is a subfloor?
A quick guide to subfloors and their role in a self build project. In this article we cover: A subfloor is a critical structural layer in any building, placed directly on top of the foundations to provide a stable, flat base for the finished floor covering. It acts as the foundation for everything above, ensuring […] More
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New water plan to enforce penalties for faulty septic tanks
The ROI Water Action Plan 2024 aims to improve the uptake of septic tank grants for rural homeowners, and enforce penalties of up to €5k for non-compliance. In this article we cover: As part of the newly launched Water Action Plan 2024, the ROI government will monitor the uptake of grants to upgrade septic tanks, […] More
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in Construction overview, Foundations, subfloors and screeds: Watchpoints, Getting started on site, News, On siteNew EPA guidelines a win for self-builders
Reusing waste soil and stone has just gotten easier, thanks to new EPA guidelines. In this article, we cover: The ROI Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has introduced new National By-Product Criteria for Greenfield Soil and Stone in Ireland’s building sector. This will affect self-builders and those involved in smaller construction projects. New criteria have been […] More
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How much does an attic conversion cost?
If you’re thinking of converting your roof space, find out what’s involved and how much and attic conversion will cost. In this article we cover: Converting a roof space can be a smart choice when you want to expand the size of your home but can’t afford to move or aren’t able to build an […] More
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in Block, Bungalow, Cost Under 200, Extension/Renovation Projects, Extensions & Renovations, Projects, Self-build Projects, UlsterCottage with brick extension
This traditional cottage renovation with brick extension in Co Armagh seamlessly blends old with new. In this article we cover: Driven by their vision for a distinctive home and captivated by a picturesque lough side setting, this is the story of how Mert and Deborah transformed an 1850s labourer’s cottage. When they first visited the […] More
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in Advice, Basic site checklist, Buying land with an existing house on it, News, Planning red flags, Site access, Site assessmentSelf-build site prices: the cost of land in 2024
From priciest to most affordable, Selfbuild looks at the cost land in each county of ROI in 2024, plus what you need to know about buying a site to build on. In this article we cover: As house prices in Ireland continue to climb for the ninth month in a row, now might be an […] More
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Help to Buy Factsheet
Self-builders in ROI can get €30k in tax back from the Help to Buy scheme; find out what you need to know with Selfbuild’s Help to Buy Factsheet. In this article we cover: As the ROI government signalled the Help to Buy scheme would be extended to 2030, we look at how to apply and […] More
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in NewsHeat pump costs a barrier to climate goals
The Climate Change Advisory Council’s call for more funding to speed up renovations presents a key opportunity for self-builders. In this article, we cover: The Climate Change Advisory Council (CCAC) is urging the ROI government to extend supports for renovating vacant and derelict properties, especially in light of the European Parliament’s new Energy Performance of […] More
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in Block, Cost 300+, Extension/Renovation Projects, Extensions & Renovations, Munster, Projects, Two StoreyModern redesign for cottage
Finalist for RTÉ Home of the Year 2024, this clever redesign breathed new life into a mud built cottage in Co Waterford. In this article we cover: The decision to buy this property was deeply rooted in personal history, says Craig. “It sits on the outskirts of the village where my parents and I grew […] More
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in Cost Series, NewsReport questions €100k supports for self-builders
TD urges protection of self-build supports amidst government report that questions €100k in subsidies, loan schemes and tax back schemes. In this article we cover: A report by the Department of Public Expenditure has questioned whether self-builders needed financial supports. These supports, in particular the Help-to-Buy scheme and the development waiver (Irish Water fees waived […] More
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From contractor led to direct labour
It was out of necessity that Anita and Mark Jones went from a contractor led self-build to direct labour. In this article we cover: Anita and Mark weren’t actively looking for a building site, but when an auction alert popped up on Mark’s socials for a site with an unbelievably low guide price, they decided […] More
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