You’ll have to start budgeting for your project early on; here’s how to save on your self-build in Ireland. In this article we cover: Before you start on your design, you’ll need to determine how much you’re prepared to spend on your project. It could be what money you have saved or the value of […] More
€5k advice grant now available for anyone considering availing of the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant. In this article we cover: Those who are thinking of buying a vacant property with a view to doing it up are now eligible for a €5k grant; the catch is the deadline for applications is the 31st of July […] More
Now that you know the site is viable, what do you need to get started with your self-build project? We look at what prep work needs to be done. In this article we cover: This early stage of your project is all about refining what you’re going to build and how you’re going to finance […] More
Self-builds are leading new build mortgages across a quarter of ROI regions; 40 per cent of mover new build mortgages attributed to self-builds. In this article we cover: According to a new report, the number of first-time buyer (FTB) mortgages taken out for self-building or purchasing new homes has increased by 4.2 per cent, totalling […] More
From rookie mistakes to scheduling mistakes, we’ve rounded up the 13 budgeting mistakes to avoid on your self-build project if you’re managing the build yourself. In this article we cover: Whether you’re partially managing some aspects of the build or taking on a project on a direct labour basis, there are pitfalls to avoid if […] More
Local Authority Home Loan extension to support purchase and renovation of eligible properties in ROI for first time buyers and fresh start applicants. In this article we cover: In a bid to support first-time buyers looking to renovate vacant or derelict properties, the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien TD, announced the […] More
Homeowners in ROI can now borrow between €5,000 to €75,000 at a discounted interest rate, subsidised by the government, to make their homes warmer and cheaper to run. In this article we cover: The new low cost Home Energy Upgrade Loan Scheme, launched on April 24th 2024, is offering lower cost interest rates than what’s […] More
Find out about the most common ways to cost your self-build project in Ireland today: bills of quantities and schedules of work. In this article we cover: Schedules of work v BOQ A bill of quantities is usually drawn up by a quantity surveyor and consists of lists of those quantities as described in the […] More
If you plan on building or extending a house in Ireland, know that you will have to pay local authority fees in both NI and ROI; this is your comprehensive guide to what you can expect to pay in your own county. In this article we cover: Starting a self-build journey is thrilling, but […] More
Tipperary County Council is making four serviced sites available for purchase to first time self-builders. In this article we cover: Tipperary County Council has announced it is selling four fully serviced serviced sites, at a discount. The four sites are in the village of Boherlahan, in the southern part of county Tipperary approximately six kilometres […] More
Is it more expensive to build in 2024 as compared to 2023? Our build cost expert DJ Ramdale has the answer. In this article we cover: It’s impossible to predict the future but in my opinion, it will be no more expensive to build in 2024 than it was in 2023. I see a fall […] More
Architect Micah Jones looks at what you can build for 350k in Ireland today, and how to get the most bang for your buck. In this article we cover: Q: Can you build a 5-6 bedroom house with £350k to £400k in today’s climate? Micah says: Yes, but to a build quality, sustainable family home […] More
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