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Where to start when renovating an old farmhouse
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in Block, Budget & Financing, Building methods, Bungalow, Choosing an architectural designer, Collating your ideas, Cost 200-300, Direct labour vs main contractor, Energy Efficiency, Airtightness & The Environment, Other key structural decisions, Projects, Ulster, Working out your requirementsTraditional build in Co Down
There’s a reason many self-builders choose to go with a traditional build – it saves money, as Gavin Connolly of Co Down explains. In this article we cover: Site hunting was the starting point. And it took a while. We had five or six sales fall through before this one came up in 2019, through […] More
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Why are suppliers asking to pay money upfront?
Paying a deposit for large ticket items is the norm, but the rule of thumb is never to pay the full amount before work is done. So why are so many suppliers looking for money upfront? In this article we cover: Q: I’ve been asked to pay money upfront, from various suppliers, including a window […] 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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What is a builder’s finish?
If you plan on building a house or extension you’ll hear the term builder’s finish bandied about, but what does it actually mean? In this article we cover: I have been quoted for a builder’s finish, what does that mean? Keith says: There is no specific definition of the term “builder’s finish” so make sure […] More
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Home building fees – 2024 update
Getting independent advice on your self-build or renovation project will go a long way towards saving you money, but how much do these services cost – what are the current home building fees you can expect to pay? In this article we cover: As with all aspects of budgeting, pinning down the cost of hiring […] More
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in Advice, Free Content, Kitchen and bathroom designs, Sponsored Content, Working out your requirementsTubs & Tiles: Designing your dream space
Tubs & Tiles offers a bespoke bathroom design service; here’s how it works. The Tubs & Tiles bespoke design service includes 3D visuals, expert technical advice, layout design and guidance, scaled fitting plans, product suggestions and assistance along with a tailored quote with full price breakdown. So if you’re designing or renovating your bathroom, the […] More
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in Advice, Budget & Financing, Choosing an architectural designer, Collating your ideas, Cost savers, Energy Efficiency, Airtightness & The EnvironmentWhere an architect saves you money
How much can you really save from hiring a design professional – we look at where an architect saves you money. In this article we cover: There are three building professionals you are likely to hire on your project: an architect (make sure they are registered with the relevant professional body – RIAI in ROI […] 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 Budget & Financing, Building methods, Choosing an architectural designer, Collating your ideas, Cost 300+, Direct labour vs main contractor, Energy Efficiency, Airtightness & The Environment, ICF, Leinster, New Build, Other key structural decisions, Pre design, Projects, Self-build Projects, Working out your requirementsBuilding the dream home to retire to
Construction industry veteran Louis Gunnigan chronicles how he went about building the dream home to retire to: a low maintenance bungalow near the sea. In this article we cover: My wife Gaye and I were in rented accommodation and fast approaching retirement. As the rented accommodation market is volatile, we needed to own our home […] More
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in Advice, Budget & Financing, Building methods, Cost Series, Energy Efficiency, Airtightness & The EnvironmentWhat’s the best building method in Ireland?
There are a lot of different ways to build a house, but what’s the best building method in Ireland today? Architect Micah Jones gives his answer. In this article we cover: Considering that I built my home out of Cross Laminated Timber (CLT), my favourite building method is mass timber, but all construction methods have […] More
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in Advice, Choosing an architectural designer, Choosing external finishes, Choosing lighting, Choosing the bathrooms, Choosing the kitchen, Choosing wall and floor finishes, Choosing windows and doors, Designing the outside space, Energy Efficiency, Airtightness & The Environment, Free Content, Kitchen and bathroom designs, Other key structural decisions, Sponsored Content, VentilationGuaranteed Irish: Build your home with trust
The Guaranteed Irish House Directory empowers self-builders with trusted local suppliers and sustainable solutions. Are you dreaming of building your own home or retrofitting your current one? Look no further than the Guaranteed Irish House website—the ultimate resource for self-builders in Ireland. Launched in 2019 by Minister for Housing, Local Government, and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien […] More
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in Advice, Energy Efficiency, Airtightness & The Environment, Free Content, Renewables & Sustainability, Sponsored Content, Ventilation, Ventilation and heating systems: WatchpointsBEAM: Your guide to energy efficient ventilation
The BEAM guide to energy efficient ventilation in dwellings, including building regulation requirements and best practice advice. For many years, homes in Ireland and the UK have been ventilated via natural air infiltration. The result of this has been high energy consumption for space heating (which accounts for over 50 per cent of the energy […] More
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