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Insurance reform: what does it mean for self-builders?
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
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in Budget & Financing, Building methods, Choosing an architectural designer, Collating your ideas, Construction overview, Design, Energy Efficiency, Airtightness & The Environment, Getting started on site, Health & Safety: Appoint PSCS/PC, Health & Safety: Appoint PSDS, Insurance and warranty cover, On site, Podcast, Pre design, Quality control inspections, SB+ Podcasts, Working out your requirementsEp49 – Where to start with your self-build
This podcast is the first in a series of talks for mica affected homeowners. Mica is a naturally occurring material that has been the cause of thousands of homes crumbling; a redress scheme is being devised through the ROI government to rebuild affected homes. The topic for this first instalment is what to expect from […] More
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in Direct labour tasks, Direct labour vs main contractor, Energy Efficiency, Airtightness & The Environment, Insurance and warranty cover, NewsSelf-build dreams shattered due to lack of insurance
DIY self-builders who plan to build with anything but blockwork are struggling to get insurance. Síofra Ní Chonluain and Mark McHugh’s decision to self-build was in large part driven by their desire to build themselves an affordable, eco friendly home. “We chose a factory made timber frame system that is exceptionally energy efficient, made by Scandinavian […] More
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Fire hits self-build site
A confirmed arson attack in Co Tyrone destroyed a family’s new build home just months before they were due to move in, causing tens of thousands of pounds in damage. As of September 2020, the police was still hunting for the arsonists who targeted the house in August, when it was up to roof level. […] More
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in Building control: Register your project, Getting started on site, Insurance and warranty cover, SB+ PodcastsEp 16 – Insurance and warranties
Episode 16: It is a legal obligation for the homeowner (self-builder) to be on top of health and safety on site and there are procedures in place for you to prove that to the authorities. However, it is not mandatory to take out self-build insurance. Insurance is in fact a safety net that will cover […] More
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in Appointing a main contractor, Budget & Financing, Building control: completion certificate (NI only), Certificate of compliance, Choosing an architectural designer, Construction drawings, Construction overview, Conveyancing, Cost savers, Design, Direct labour tasks, Direct labour vs main contractor, Final stage payment for mortgage, Getting started on site, Health & Safety: Appoint PSCS/PC, Insurance and warranty cover, On site, Planning red flags, Podcast, Pre design, Quality control inspections, SB+ Podcasts, Securing planning permission, Signing off, Site access, Site assessment, Snag lists and retention if main contractor, Working out your requirementsEp 11 – Self-build process overview
Episode 11: John Corless is Ireland’s leading independent self-build advisor and the host of the Selfbuild Live Bootcamp. We caught up with him at Selfbuild Live Belfast to give us a bird’s eye view of the self-build process. Topics covered: Favourite More
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in Block, Bungalow, Cost Under 200, Extension/Renovation Projects, Extensions & Renovations, Getting started on site, Insurance and warranty cover, Leinster, ProjectsMeath renovation quick turnaround
When disaster strikes sometimes you have no option but to carry out that much dreamed about renovation project, as Denis and Sarah Murphy of Co Meath experienced with their quick turnaround renovation. In this article we cover: Overview House size before: 248sqm House size after: 280sqmBuild cost excluding garden: €150,000 When we came back from […] More
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Ask the expert: Selfbuild Zone
Q: For a house under construction, would the building work not require a different type of insurance to that required by my lender? If I use contractors do they not have their own liability insurance? A: Your bank or mortgage lender will want to know that everything to do with the works is properly covered […] More
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in Advice, Extension/Renovation Advice, Getting started on site, Insurance and warranty cover, On site, Quality control inspectionsInsurance and warranties
Not only are certain types of insurance cover and warranties necessary to secure a mortgage, they’ll also help you hedge the risks which might affect you during building work. Without the necessary financial investment no self-build, extension or renovation project will reach a successful conclusion. And with investment comes risk, as we’ve been made acutely […] More
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