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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 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, Building methods, Cost Series, Energy Efficiency, Airtightness & The Environment

What’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

by Micah Jones July 18, 2024, 3:37 pm
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, Ventilation

Guaranteed 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

by Guaranteed Irish July 18, 2024, 1:00 pm
in Advice, Energy Efficiency, Airtightness & The Environment, Free Content, Renewables & Sustainability, Sponsored Content, Ventilation, Ventilation and heating systems: Watchpoints

BEAM: 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

by BEAM Vacuum & Ventilation July 18, 2024, 9:27 am
in Advice, Choosing external finishes, Collating your ideas, Cost savers, Energy Efficiency, Airtightness & The Environment, Kitchen and bathroom designs, The design brief and getting the space right

What’s trending in 2024 for house design in Ireland?

A round up of what’s trending in house design in 2024 in Ireland: find out the colours, materials and lighting schemes suites to every room of the house, from kitchens and bathrooms to bedrooms. In this article we cover: House design trends Beyond aesthetics, three elements will define the external appearance of your home: the […] More

by Astrid Madsen July 11, 2024, 3:59 pm
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
in Advice, Budget & Financing, Construction overview, Direct labour tasks, Direct labour vs main contractor

13 budgeting mistakes to avoid

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

by Leslie O'Donnell June 17, 2024, 2:57 pm
in Collating your ideas, News

Public Choice Award 2024: Which house is your favourite?

The Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland (RIAI) is celebrating 35 years of award ceremonies; here are the self-build entries for the Public Choice Award 2024. In this article we cover: Be inspired by the shortlisted new build, restoration and extension projects included in this year’s RIAI Public Choice Award and vote for your favourite. […] More

by Heather Campbell June 14, 2024, 9:27 am
in Budget & Financing, News

New loan scheme helps first time buyers renovate vacant homes

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

by Heather Campbell June 5, 2024, 2:01 pm