October 24, 2019If you are employing a builder, it’s common practice to have a contract to spell out the terms of your…
March 19, 2019Most self-builders do a lot of homework, possibly involving months of time, energy and money, before they even get to…
May 22, 2018Eddie Weir, principal partner of Architectural Design Partnership and CIAT Northern Ireland Regional Chairman, shares his thoughts on the pros…
February 26, 2018Not only are certain types of insurance cover and warranties necessary to secure a mortgage, they’ll also help you hedge…
August 14, 2017Self-builders building new in NI are exempt from paying Value Added Tax, but not those based in ROI. Here are the…
July 27, 2017With an uptake in building and renovation activity, research by plentific.com shows that the black economy could be alive and…
July 27, 2017Building Control is responsible for ensuring that the Building Regulations, a set of construction standards laid down by the UK…
June 2, 2017To project manage your project with a Lean attitude is just as difficult as going on a diet. In both…
May 17, 2017Find out how to keep on top of the budget and save money with our handy step by step self-build…
April 8, 2017Depending on how good or bad your builder was, you may end up with less than you expected. This is…
