‘I was taken for a mug,’ says rogue builder victim who lost £7k
Homeowners looking for a builder are warned not to rely…
June 5, 2026
News
The latest news relevant to self-builders and home improvers on the island of Ireland
Northern Ireland to get better home energy scheme
The new Warm Healthy Homes Fund will replace the existing…
May 29, 2026
HSENI warns of dangers of silica dust
Sanding artificial stone tops can be life threatening; the HSENI’s…
May 27, 2026
One-off homes could double output
A new report from the Hardware Association Ireland (HAI) says…
May 26, 2026
New rules to relax ribbon development
Irish government to ease planning rules for people looking to…
May 25, 2026
Riverside home bags NI Building of the Year
The RIBA Northern Ireland Building of the Year goes to…
May 21, 2026
High uptake for septic tank grants
Majority of septic tanks failing inspection get fixed, as number…
May 20, 2026
Vacant property clinics in full swing
If you are thinking of applying for the vacant property…
May 19, 2026
NI self-build sector shows resilience
The latest figures from the NHBC show Northern Ireland’s self-build…
May 18, 2026
Builder awarded €14k in renovation payment dispute
Co Wicklow builder awarded €14k in renovation dispute, with questions…
May 15, 2026
Calls grow for VAT cuts on building materials and renovations
TDs and builders’ groups point to VAT as one of…
May 11, 2026
One-off home completions up by 28 percent
One-off house completions rose by almost 28 percent in the…
May 1, 2026
Simplified BER ratings start this May
Ireland’s building energy rating (BER) certification system is changing from…
April 23, 2026
Rural families systematically denied planning due to roads, says TD
Rural families in Ireland are systematically being shut out of…
April 22, 2026
Kildare’s Ready to Build sites hit barriers – Ireland
Council says the gap between sites being counted as available…
April 15, 2026
Ceasefire calms building cost fears
Iran ceasefire calms building cost fears but inflationary pressures remain…
April 9, 2026
No new serviced sites made available in a year
As was the case last year, there are now just…
April 8, 2026
Proposal to rent out ‘beds in sheds’ slammed
Stakeholders voice concerns over plans to allow planning-free garden homes…
April 2, 2026
€5k advice grant now open to listed buildings, traditional homes
More homeowners in Ireland planning to renovate, upgrade or convert…
March 24, 2026
Bulldozers move in on Meath house at centre of 20-year planning row
A Co Meath self-build that breached planning permission 20 years…
March 20, 2026
