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in Advice, Budget & Financing, Construction overview, Design, Energy Efficiency, Airtightness & The Environment, Foundations, subfloors and screeds: Watchpoints, On site, Other key structural decisions, Pre design, Ventilation, Working out your requirements

Where to start when renovating an old farmhouse

If you’re building in Ireland, this is where to start if you’re renovating or extending an old farmhouse. In this article we cover: Q: I’m renovating an old farmhouse. Where should I start and what do I need to have/know before going to an architect, e.g. should I visit a mortgage broker first? It can […] More

by Micah Jones September 4, 2024, 1:47 pm
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 requirements

Traditional New Build

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

by Gavin Connolly September 3, 2024, 3:06 pm
in Advice, Budget & Financing, Working out your requirements

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

by Heather Campbell August 30, 2024, 10:03 am
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in Advice, Budget & Financing

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

by Mark Stephens August 20, 2024, 3:39 pm
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in Advice, Basics, Budget & Financing, Design, Energy Efficiency, Airtightness & The Environment, Extension/Renovation Advice, Free Content, Heating systems, Pre design, Provisions for on-site electricity, water

Grants in Northern Ireland

A list of grants and financial incentives currently available to help with your self-build or home improvement project in Northern Ireland (NI) today. In this article we cover: When it comes to grants and financial incentives for self-builders in Northern Ireland, the options are unfortunately limited. While there are a handful of schemes aimed at […] More

by Heather Campbell August 6, 2024, 3:47 pm
in Advice, Budget & Financing, Choosing an architectural designer, Collating your ideas, Cost savers, Energy Efficiency, Airtightness & The Environment

Where 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

by Edel Regan August 2, 2024, 9:30 am
in Advice, Budget & Financing, Conveyancing, Cost Series

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

by Heather Campbell July 31, 2024, 9:45 am
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 requirements

Building 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

by Louis Gunnigan July 29, 2024, 10:00 am
in Advice, Budget & Financing, Cost savers, Cost Series

Ways to save on your self-build

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

by Astrid Madsen July 10, 2024, 11:17 am
in Budget & Financing, Cost savers, News

July deadline for €5k advice grant

€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

by Astrid Madsen June 28, 2024, 5:29 pm
in Advice, Budget & Financing, Building methods, Choosing an architectural designer, Collating your ideas, Direct labour vs main contractor, Energy Efficiency, Airtightness & The Environment, Other key structural decisions, Pre design, SB+ Journey, Working out your requirements

How to get started on your self-build

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

by Astrid Madsen June 21, 2024, 9:02 am
in Budget & Financing, News

Self-builds gain mortgage market share

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

by Heather Campbell June 18, 2024, 8:49 am

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