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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
1970s house wins Home of the Year 2025
Co Limerick upside down 1970s ‘Brady Bunch’ family home bags…
April 10, 2025
Planning application fees increase from today
Planning fees are increasing across NI applications, including for self-build…
April 1, 2025
Average house prices in ROI hit record highs
Mortgage approvals hold steady despite February slowdown, as house prices…
March 28, 2025
‘Ready to Build’ Scheme falls far short of govt targets – ROI
An exclusive selfbuild.ie survey reveals painfully slow progress on the…
March 19, 2025
Claim your one-on-one with an architect
Get expert architectural advice and support a great cause at…
March 18, 2025
Conservation advice grant cut by a third
The Conservation Advice Grant for vacant traditional farmhouses has been…
March 12, 2025
Slow progress: Vacant Property Grant drawdowns lag behind target
While Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant drawdowns have increased, the number…
February 28, 2025
House in back garden to be planning exempt
New ROI minister proposes planning exemptions for cabin style homes…
February 21, 2025
Single home completions show resilience amid overall decline in 2024 – ROI
New figures reveal 2024 as a challenging year for housing…
January 24, 2025
Programme for Government 2025 falls short of supporting self-builders
The new Programme for Government offers modest updates to existing…
January 16, 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
New homes threatened by water and wastewater capacity constraints
Water and wastewater capacity constraints in both in NI and…
January 7, 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
