Buying land with an existing house on it
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in Buying land with an existing house on it, Collating your ideas, Connacht, Extension/Renovation Projects, Extensions & Renovations, Projects, Site assessmentBarrel roofed extension for derelict cottage
How Martin and Saoirse O’Dwyer renovated a derelict cottage on the Sligo / Donegal coastline and added a barrel roofed extension to make it blend in. In this article we cover: “While house hunting we fell in love with the panoramic views from this tiny derelict, coastal cottage,” explains Martin. “The vista reaches across sand […] More
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in Appointing a main contractor, Buying land with an existing house on it, Choosing the kitchen, Choosing windows and doors, Construction overview, Cost savers, Design, Energy Efficiency, Airtightness & The Environment, On site, Podcast, SB+ Podcasts, Securing planning permission, Working out your requirementsEp 26 – Bungalow new build in Co Wicklow
Episode 26: First time self-builder David Dobbs, who happens to be an estate agent, shares his experience getting planning permission from Wicklow County Council and running into some trouble with his main contractor. He talks about:– How the existing cottage on the site helped secure planning permission– His bungalow design tips to add light and […] More
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Island self-builds
For those looking to take self-isolation to a new level, know that it is possible to buy an entire island off the coast of Ireland. Currently on the market is the 62 acre West Calf Island, West Cork, price undisclosed. The island is home to several derelict farmhouses and outbuildings which would provide a good […] More
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in Ask the Expert, Buying land with an existing house on it, Planning red flags, SB+ TV, Site access, Site assessmentSite Assessment: Is the site good enough?
Is the site good enough? Self-build advisor John Corless explains what you need to check for when buying a site, or if you have one gifted to you. Favourite More
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in Block, Bungalow, Buying land with an existing house on it, Extension/Renovation Projects, Extensions & Renovations, Projects, Site assessment, Ulster1800s cottage renovation
For Mary McGeough renovating this early 1800s cottage was not just about preserving history, it was about paying tribute to her aunt and cherishing childhood memories. As a vernacular cottage listed on the Heritage at Risk Northern Ireland register, with a listing grade of B+, this project was bound to be special. “The house was […] More
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Repair or replace?
As many self-builders fail to find the magic greenfield plot they seek, some turn instead to buying an existing house with a view to making considerable repairs, or choosing to replace it to build new. A substantial minority of self-builders – up to 40 per cent according to some studies* – buy an existing house […] More
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in Block, Buying land with an existing house on it, Cost 300+, Leinster, New Build, Projects, Self-build Projects, Two StoreyCounty Wexford holiday home
Self-build mortgages can be hard to get if you plan to build a holiday home but for Helen and Daniel Smyth the lure of the sea proved too strong to resist. In this article, we cover: “Eight years ago we bought a holiday home in Wexford,” says Daniel. “It was an old farmhouse, that had […] More
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in Advice, Buying land with an existing house on it, Construction, Extension/Renovation Advice, Site assessmentBuying a half completed house
It may be tempting to buy what looks like a bargain – an incomplete house, but there are some essential checks you should carry out before you take the plunge. Following on from our Q&A with the Property Buyers’ Handbook, we thought we’d delve a bit deeper into the intricacies of buying an unfinished house. […] More
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