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Ep 44 – Cost of steel, timber, insulation: Where to next?

Episode 44 – Quantity surveyor Keith Kelliher discusses the recent material price increase and what it means for self-builders. He covers:– Which materials have been hardest hit– Reasons behind material price inflation– Where to next for material price increases– How to budget for your project– Whether to wait or start building now– Budgeting tips Favourite More

by Selfbuild Live November 17, 2021, 2:30 pm
in Advice, Budget & Financing, Choosing the kitchen, Collating your ideas, Construction drawings, Cost savers, Design, Extension/Renovation Advice, Interior Advice, Interiors, On site, Pre design, Working out your requirements

Kitchen design for easy access

Kitchen design is all about how you are going to be using the space; here are the design parameters to know about. In this article we cover: Kitchen design principles for easy access Universal Design principles were devised to future proof your house so that it can be used by people of all abilities. The guidelines […] More

by Astrid Madsen November 15, 2021, 1:30 pm
in Budget & Financing, News

NI needs VAT cut, say builders

The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has called for a reduction in the VAT rate for all types of renovations throughout the UK. The call is to reduce VAT to 5 per cent and also update the building regulations to mandate more energy efficient properties. Currently, a 20 per cent VAT rate applies to renovations, […] More

by Astrid Madsen November 9, 2021, 5:08 pm
in Advice, Budget & Financing, Choosing the kitchen, Collating your ideas, Construction drawings, Design, Extension/Renovation Advice, Interior Advice, Interiors, On site, Pre design, Working out your requirements

Where to start with your kitchen design

If you’re planning a new kitchen or renovating your existing one in Ireland, get a head start on your design with our helpful tips. In this article we cover: The kitchen is at the heart of the home and as such, deserves all the attention it can get. It will have to cater to family […] More

by Fiona McPhillips November 1, 2021, 2:45 pm
in Ask the Expert, Budget & Financing, Cost savers, Cost Series, Direct labour vs main contractor, Pre design, SB+ TV

Ask the Expert: Extensions Costings

Ask the Expert – Keith Kelliher from Kelliher and Associates in conversation with John Corless discusses the importance and relevance of a bill of costs when building an extension. Highlighting the watchpoints and spelling out the hidden costs that can be involved with an extension. In detail, Keith covers design features that never appear on […] More

by Selfbuild Live October 6, 2021, 8:12 am
in Budget & Financing, Building methods, News, Pre design

Opinion: The problem with rural housing in Ireland

The problem with rural housing is far reaching, writes self-build advisor John Corless, who says we need a change of mindset. The issue with rural housing, and it has been for 60 years, is not just about self-certification. The issues blur into other areas and issues. The planning process in ROI is problematic, as is […] More

by John Corless September 7, 2021, 1:15 pm
in Budget & Financing, Energy Efficiency, Airtightness & The Environment, News, Pre design

More people eligible for grants in NI

The Affordable Warmth grant, which funds energy upgrades in the homes of low income earners, has widened its eligibility criteria. In this article we cover: The income threshold for the Affordable Warmth grants has been increased from £20k to £23k. Some benefits will no longer be included in the calculation of income, including disability living […] More

by Astrid Madsen September 1, 2021, 12:47 pm
in Budget & Financing, Energy Efficiency, Airtightness & The Environment, News, Pre design

Woodlands Grants

If you are self-building in a remote location, and own a large site, a well-managed woodland could be a sustainable solution to all of your fuel needs. Good news comes in the form of the NI Woodland Grant Schemes, which opened in June. To qualify you will need to plant 0.2 hectare (about half an […] More

by Astrid Madsen August 30, 2021, 12:53 pm
in Budget & Financing, Building methods, News, Pre design

Block built homes on way out?

The construction sector in the UK and Ireland are pushing for modular construction, or the process of building homes off site and assembling them on site within a matter of days or weeks, delegates at the 2021 Digital Construction Summit heard. Building this way is more efficient for developers as it’s quicker and has eight […] More

by Astrid Madsen August 28, 2021, 12:42 pm
in Ask the Expert, Budget & Financing, Construction drawings, Design, Pre design, Provisions for on-site electricity, water, SB+ TV, The design brief and getting the space right, Working out your requirements

Ask the Expert: Design & Build Pitfalls

Brian Corry of Selfbuild+ asks self-build expert John Corless how to avoid the most common mistakes when building your home, and how to avoid having to make changes on site. They discuss: How to put together the design brief: unique for you and your site Avoiding design creep: the right house size/footprint and how not […] More

by Selfbuild Live August 24, 2021, 3:12 pm
in Budget & Financing, News, Pre design

Calls to reduce VAT rates to soften cost increases

As material prices continue their upward climb, an independent TD is calling for a reduced VAT rate on building materials in ROI while the Federation of Master Builders is looking for VAT cuts in the NI renovation sector. Material price increases since January 2021, due to Covid, Brexit, and lack of felling licences among others, […] More

by Astrid Madsen July 25, 2021, 10:56 am
in Budget & Financing, Cost savers, Design, Direct labour tasks, Getting started on site, On site, Podcast, Pre design, SB+ Podcasts

Ep 40 – Material Price Increases

Episode 40 – Padraic Rogers of mybuildingsupplies.ie talks through how material prices increases are affecting self-builders: – Causes for price increases– What materials are hit the hardest and by how much– Shipping costs– What self-builders can do to reduce the impact of cost increases Favourite More

by Selfbuild Live July 22, 2021, 8:46 am