Planners ‘inconsistent’ in granting permission, says RIAI
Planners are inconsistent with some applicants waiting months for pre-planning…
September 19, 2017
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The latest news relevant to self-builders and home improvers on the island of Ireland
NI takes FMB Awards by storm
This year in its 13th edition, the bi-annual Federation of…
September 19, 2017
Water refunds expected this autumn
About one million customers will be refunded their Irish Water…
September 6, 2017
No change to locals-only rules until 2018
Locals-only rules from the 2005 Rural Housing Guidelines remain in…
August 29, 2017
Fire safety guidance warns against open fires and deep pan frying
Accidents while cooking in the kitchen account for half of…
August 25, 2017
The Green-Door weekend returns to Sligo and Leitrim
The fourth edition of Green-Door, the festival of rural architecture and…
August 23, 2017
Biomass boilers to become more attractive to self-builders
Biomass supply constraints could soon become a thing of the…
August 22, 2017
How much does it cost to heat your home?
Heat pumps are the cheapest way of heating your home,…
August 17, 2017
Soaring material costs in NI hit timber
Soaring material prices are being passed on to consumers, according…
August 1, 2017
Paying tradesmen cash-in-hand seems widespread in NI
With an uptake in building and renovation activity, research by…
July 27, 2017
Before you move in, don’t forget your Building Energy Rating!
ROI Self-builders seem to be in breach of their legal…
July 26, 2017
Average property price 176k in ROI, excluding Dublin
How much is your house worth? If you don’t want…
July 25, 2017
Is building your home in the countryside a selfish act?
Government policy has allowed selfish lifestyles to flourish, and in…
July 25, 2017
The first 3D printed house built in 24hrs
Start-up company Apis Cor has 3D-printed a 38sqm house in…
July 24, 2017
‘Fairly sizable non-compliance from self-builds’, says Dept of Housing official
Department of Housing officials believe there is an issue with…
July 19, 2017
€300 cash back for ROI water charges
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has promised those who have paid their…
July 17, 2017
ROI House price inflation not due to new builds, says CIF
Recent increases in house prices are not due to the…
July 12, 2017
Dublin elderly get funding for pilot scheme
Elderly people living in two story terraced homes will be…
June 28, 2017
ROI planning permissions up 50 per cent
Over 50 per cent growth was recorded in the number…
June 26, 2017
ROI Government under pressure to introduce Building Control Authority
A private member’s motion was passed yesterday in the Dáil…
June 23, 2017
