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Ep 5 – County Tipp’s Dan and Jessica Tynan on going direct labour with their self-build

November 13, 2019

Dan and Jessica hired every tradesman and did a lot of the work themselves, from tidying up the site every evening to laying floors. We chat about what it takes…

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Podcast

Ep 4 – Getting paid for exported electricity

November 13, 2019

The Climate Action Plan launched in June promised that homeowners in ROI would be able to sell electricity from their PV panels back to the grid by 2021. Brian Denvir…

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8 min

Projects

County Down project with main contractor

November 13, 2019

Jason and Mary Taylor built their own home becausethey couldn’t find anywhere to buy; Jason shares what their journey’s been like to date. Why did you decide to selfbuild and…

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Podcast

Ep 3 – Heating systems: what’s the best option for a self-build in Ireland?

November 5, 2019

We have a chat with Belfast-based energy advisor Patrick Waterfield about how you will generate heat and hot water in the home. Some of the main points we cover are:…

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Podcast

Ep 2 – How much does it cost to build a house in Ireland

November 5, 2019

We have a chat with building costs expert Keith Kelliher, a quantity surveyor based in Dublin about where to start with the budget, how to deal with tenders (builders’ quotes)…

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Podcast

Ep 1 – Self-builder Nicola Thorpe of Co Down chats about her Clachan style new build

November 3, 2019

We have a chat with Nicola Thorpe of Co Down whose house is on the front cover of the Spring 2019 issue of Selfbuild magazine. She shares her experience dealing…

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9 min

Advice

Guide to the new NZEB building regulations in Ireland

November 1, 2019

C hanges to the ventilation and energy efficiency requirements come into force on the 1st of November in ROI for new and existing homes; here’s what you need to know.…

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7 min

Basics

Builder contracts explained

October 24, 2019

If you are employing a builder, it’s common practice to have a contract to spell out the terms of your agreement so make sure you both sign on the dotted…

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2 min

News

Council fees triple after rezoning

October 22, 2019

‘Nasty jump’ in local authority charges in Cork a worry for self-builders, says councillor. In May of this year Ballincollig, Glanmire, Blarney, Grange, and south Douglas were transferred into an…

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5 min

Projects

Rejuvenation of Dublin home

October 18, 2019

How Claire and Robert Watts turned this well-located but cold Dublin home into a functional and cosy nest for their family. Built in the 1940s after WWII the materials used…

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6 min

Basics

The softer sides of choosing your site

October 18, 2019

Here are the questions you need to ask yourself while plot hunting Stamp duty is the government tax levied for changing the documents that specify who owns a particular property.…

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6 min

Advice

How much will your upper floor cost?

October 17, 2019

In part two of our budget series we looked at external wall options; we now cost the internal upper floor. An upper floor structure not only allows you to stack…

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Ep 5 – County Tipp’s Dan and Jessica Tynan on going direct labour with their self-build

Ep 4 – Getting paid for exported electricity

County Down project with main contractor

Ep 3 – Heating systems: what’s the best option for a self-build in Ireland?

Ep 2 – How much does it cost to build a house in Ireland

Ep 1 – Self-builder Nicola Thorpe of Co Down chats about her Clachan style new build

Guide to the new NZEB building regulations in Ireland

Builder contracts explained

Council fees triple after rezoning

Rejuvenation of Dublin home

The softer sides of choosing your site

How much will your upper floor cost?

About Us

Contact & Privacy Policy

Projects

Extension connecting a beautiful garden

Meath renovation quick turnaround

Modern new build in Co. Down

New build with personality & flair

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