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The Planning Bill is promising to make it clearer where you’ll be allowed to build, introduce more compulsory purchase orders, and restructure the appeals board, among other changes. In this article we cover changes to ROI planning legislation under the Planning Bill as published on the 26th January 2023: The Draft Planning and Development Bill […] More
How to finish for your external Insulating Concrete Formwork (ICF) wall. In this article we cover: Now that your ICF building is weathertight, the next step is to apply a finish to the external wall. ICF external render A traditional sand and cement render is a cost effective solution but it is not acceptable on […] More
If you’re thinking of installing an air to water heat pump, find out what your options are what to look out for. In this article we cover: A round the turn of the millennium, the market for heat pumps in Ireland (north and south) was still in its infancy – only a handful of heat […] More
Upgrade your home to be more energy efficient and discover a new world of comfort, thanks to this simple guide from Pipelife Eco. Why should you invest in a home energy upgrade? Every home is different and has unique heating requirements. Often, a heating system upgrade comes about because of a breakdown or to upgrade […] More
The ROI rural housing guidelines for one-off houses still hasn’t been published but Minister of State Peter Burke said there would be no ban. In this article we cover: The much anticipated ROI rural housing guidelines consultation document will include a right to build your own home in a remote area if you have a […] More
The NI Department of Infrastructure launched a new website to streamline the planning application process. In this article we cover: Online paperless submissions are now the norm in NI thanks to a new planning portal launched in December. You can log on to submit and review planning applications online, report breaches of planning control and […] More
Mark Lawless from LG Glass & Glazing Ltd a leading independent glass processor and glazing specialist based in Castlebar, Co Mayo, chats to us about: the regulations for domestic balustrading in Ireland sourcing and the cost of toughened domestic glazing, and shows us some samples of the products LG Glass do Find out more here […] 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
Self-builder Katie Fanneran, a Paediatric Nurse from Co Offaly, chats through how she worked with Grant Engineering to transform her new build into a cosy, sustainable, dream home which perfectly fits the heating needs of her family. Katie worked with Grant to transform her home with a combination of the most innovative and reliable heating […] More
Looking for kitchen ideas? Learn everything you need to know about kitchen design, in under five minutes, in this masterclass by the people who make them. Colour, style, shape. Whether you’re building new or adding an extension, doing some prior research can help ensure you have the kitchen you’ve always dreamed of. One that looks […] More
ROI new builds now have to include Electric Vehicle (EV) charging points, bringing it in line with the situation in NI. In this article we cover: In line with the Climate Action Plan and the updated NZEB regulations, self-builders must now install EV chargers in their homes. In ROI, new dwelling houses with a parking […] More
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