How to apply for a local authority serviced site
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Build Costs
Discover how much your build will cost, where to allocate funds, where to save, and how to keep everything on track financially.
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Building materials price tracker
Find out how much the most common building materials are…
Why DIY self-builds are experiencing a revival
In light of the cost of living crisis, the self-build…
NI homes to become more expensive to build
The NI Assembly’s Path to Net Zero Carbon is paving…
How much do tradesmen cost in 2022?
How much tradesmen cost in both NI and ROI in…
How window design affects cost
How window design affects cost and what you can do…
Bathroom tiles: design, cost and alternatives
You’ll be painting the ceiling, but your bare floor and…
Bathroom costs and sequence of works
We look at bathroom costs for both new builds and…
Scaffolding and equipment hire
In the increasingly complex world of tools, plant and machinery…
How much will your bathroom cost?
As with many of the other elements of your self-build,…
Creating a characterful home on a budget
Having spent many years living and working in America, where…
Queen of creative DIY on restyling her home the thrifty way
Whether you call it thrifting, upcycling, repurposing or simply buying…
How much does a kitchen cost?
All aspects of a self-build are affected by the budget….
Steel, timber, insulation: where to next for material price increases?
There is not a single cause for the sudden increase…
Ask the Expert: Extensions Costings
Ask the Expert – Keith Kelliher from Kelliher and Associates…
How much does an extension cost?
Planning to extend your home and wondering how much does…
Screenshot ICF prices on par with timber frame
Leading Insulating Concrete Formwork (ICF) supplier Ballantine Building Solutions, a…
Self-build costs increase
Material prices alone, excluding windows and doors, are adding at…
Photo by Ian Taylor on Unsplash Groundwork and landscaping costs
Often left to last, the outdoor space is probably the…
Ask the Expert: keeping costs down on site
Ask the Expert – Brian Corry of Selfbuild+ chats with…
New build or Extending/Renovating?
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