Budget 2025 mixed bag for self-builders
Self-builders will benefit from a reduction in VAT on heat…
October 2, 2024
News
The latest news relevant to self-builders and home improvers on the island of Ireland
Home upgrade grants for older people, those with disability, get boost in ROI
Changes to the housing adaptation grants makes the subsidies available…
September 28, 2024
New water plan to enforce penalties for faulty septic tanks
The ROI Water Action Plan 2024 aims to improve the…
September 12, 2024
New EPA guidelines a win for self-builders
Reusing waste soil and stone has just gotten easier, thanks…
September 10, 2024
Reports show challenges for ROI’s energy retrofit plan
Reports from the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) and…
August 21, 2024
Ask An Architect 2024: two months to go
Ask An Architect, organised by the Royal Society of Ulster…
August 19, 2024
Selfbuild show lands in Connacht in November
Selfbuild Extend & Renovate Live has launched a brand new…
August 12, 2024
Self-build site prices: the cost of land in 2024
From priciest to most affordable, Selfbuild looks at the cost…
August 2, 2024
Heat pump costs a barrier to climate goals
The Climate Change Advisory Council’s call for more funding to…
July 17, 2024
Report questions €100k supports for self-builders
TD urges protection of self-build supports amidst government report that…
July 9, 2024
July deadline for €5k advice grant
€5k advice grant now available for anyone considering availing of…
June 28, 2024
Surge in one-off building starts
Water connection and local authority development contribution waivers propel one-off…
June 21, 2024
Self-builds gain mortgage market share
Self-builds are leading new build mortgages across a quarter of…
June 18, 2024
Public Choice Award 2024: Which house is your favourite?
The Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland (RIAI) is celebrating…
June 14, 2024
Self-builds get smaller in ROI
Self-builders in ROI built smaller homes in 2023 as compared…
June 13, 2024
Hattrick for NI architect at awards
McGonigle McGrath Architects won two Royal Society of Ulster Architects…
June 7, 2024
New loan scheme helps first time buyers renovate vacant homes
Local Authority Home Loan extension to support purchase and renovation…
June 5, 2024
Eco warrior’s legal victory a worry for self-builders in NI
Recent court ruling against ribbon development in NI indicates self-builders…
May 9, 2024
Inside Ireland’s best houses – AAI Awards 2024
The Architectural Association of Ireland (AAI) Awards reliably delivers exceptional…
April 30, 2024
Home energy upgrade loan starts at 3.55 pc
Homeowners in ROI can now borrow between €5,000 to €75,000…
April 26, 2024
