Defective block homeowners still out of pocket
Defective blocks homeowners say they are still out of pocket…
June 5, 2025
News
The latest news relevant to self-builders and home improvers on the island of Ireland
NI workloads flatline but experts remain optimistic
Self-builders in NI are facing delays and rising costs, but…
May 6, 2025
Planning approvals for home extensions up 10 per cent in 2024 – ROI
Fresh figures from the CSO show a rise in planning…
April 15, 2025
Claim your one-on-one with an architect
Get expert architectural advice and support a great cause at…
March 18, 2025
House in back garden to be planning exempt
New ROI minister proposes planning exemptions for cabin style homes…
February 21, 2025
What new NI fire regs mean for self-builders
With updated fire safety regulations set to take effect in…
January 15, 2025
Cllr slams development levy’s impact on young couples in rural areas
Westport Councillor slams development levy’s impact on young couples and…
January 10, 2025
Boiler replacements axed from ROI grants
Climate rules ending boiler replacement grants in ROI from January…
January 9, 2025
High Court orders demolition of self-built home
The High Court has rejected a couple’s bid to stop…
December 17, 2024
How self-builders contributed to the housing stock in 2024
As Ireland’s housing market shows signs of recovery, homebuilding efforts…
December 17, 2024
What NI’s Housing Supply Strategy 2024 means for self-builders
NI Housing Supply Strategy 2024 promises more land, easier planning…
December 13, 2024
Deadline looms for historic home repair grants 2025
Historic home repair grants of up to €200,000 are available…
December 12, 2024
Tipp self-build raises €180k to complete family home
Community rallies to help young Tipperary family complete their home…
November 26, 2024
UK’s defunct Green Home Grant scheme oversaw era of mould growth
UK grants scheme oversaw era of mould growth as lenders…
November 21, 2024
Supports for self-builders, as outlined in Election 2024 manifestos
Here’s what supports self-builders and home improvers will get, according…
November 20, 2024
House conversion deemed ‘haphazard development’
A stone outbuilding that got planning permission for conversion saw…
November 14, 2024
Mobility grants now available to self-builders before breaking ground
Changes to mobility grants help self-builders create accessible homes from…
November 12, 2024
Co Down home wins NI House of the Year
An 1850s house with Parisian flair bags BBC NI’s House…
November 1, 2024
December date for Irish Water refund
Self-builders who have started their build by September 30, 2024…
October 24, 2024
