Here’s why build costs tend to run out of control, and how to guard against it happening on your project. In this article we cover: For small developers, the cost of building a house will often only represent half of their financial outlay. They’ll have to secure a plot, which is about a third of […] More
Figuring out how much your new build or renovation will cost can be confusing; here we look at where to start when costing your project. In this article we cover: In this series of articles I’ll be comparing two properties measuring 139sqm or roughly 1,500sqft. One is a bungalow, the other is two storey. The […] More
How much will your windows and doors cost and how to budget for them. In this article we cover: Budgeting for windows and doors can be tricky. If your estimate is not based on an actual quotation, the budget is likely to come under strain. Window costs have increased roughly 8 to 20 per cent […] More
Laura and Ronan Campbell built themselves a house on Ronan’s parents’ laneway. Here they chat about: Read more about their project on https://selfbuildextendrenovate.co.uk/project/dublin-laneway-house/ Favourite More
With all of the uncertainty around costs, should you build now or wait? Here’s what to consider. In this article we cover: Most large building manufacturers are members of the trade association I work for, Hardware Association Ireland. They tell me they believe that since the start of this year, building material prices have increased […] More
Kieran McCarthy of KMC Homes talks about: Favourite More
Where to start with your house design in Ireland, from getting your design brief just right to house shapes and sizes. In this article, Les O’Donnell talks about: The design brief: what to include in it, what to avoid Working with an architectural designer: what to expect Common house shapes and sizes to maximise energy […] More
Matthew and Hannah Sterrett of @ourweecountryhome share their story of building what they call the tin house: how it started and the obstacles they came up against. In this article they talk about: Contents Part 1 – Avoiding the rent trap – Skip to Part 1 Part 2 – The tin roof – Skip to […] More
Jason Martin from Self Build with Mannok answers your questions and explains how to build a home designed for comfort, with regulated temperatures and long-term energy savings. Download the Self Build with Mannok brochure here. Find out more at Self Build with Mannok Supplier Hub Recorded at Selfbuild Live, Belfast in September 2021. Favourite More
The ROI Microgeneration Support Scheme (MSS) has finally been announced – more than three years behind schedule – so you will now be paid to export electricity to the grid. In December 2021, ROI Minister for the Environment Eamon Ryan announced the MSS roll out with the launch of the Clean Export Guarantee (CEG) tariff, […] More
There’s a lot of electrics in the kitchen, from appliances to sockets. But music systems and undercounter and inbuilt lighting could also readily be added to your list. You need to know what you want, and where, at the earliest design stage. Lighting On self-builds, hiring a lighting designer is not the norm but […] More
Episode 45 Mark McCall, of Instagram account @automatedhome, runs through his Co Down home building project including: – the design and build process– issues with foundations– stages of the build from first, second to third fix– design and budgeting tips The full story available here: selfbuildextendrenovate.co.uk/project/the-automated-home/ Favourite More
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