Is your home concrete built?
So you are buying a new home! There are so many things to consider when purchasing a new home. Location, size, access to local amenities…
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New significantly increased grants available to encourage homeowners to invest in energy efficiency
Just before Christmas Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment (DCCAE), Denis Naughten announced a shift in the Government funded energy efficiency schemes, representing a…
Change of mind? 10 reasons to choose chartered surveying
Ireland is seriously lacking in chartered surveyors, a dearth of which could have a huge impact on the construction industry over the next four years.…
What to do if you’re affected by flooding
With many parts of the west of Ireland and the midlands caught up with flooding at present and more heavy rains scheduled for this weekend,…
New lobbying rules for planning permission
New rules mean people planning to build one-off houses will have to register as lobbyists if they want to get the support of their councillors…
Tax breaks to be offered to urban dwellers who restore pre-1915 buildings
Owners of properties built before 1915 will benefit from tax breaks if they restore derelict or aging buildings as homes. The Living Cities Initiative, announced…
Ways to improve the energy rating of your home
Nowadays it’s important to save wherever you can in the home and one of the best way to do that is to improve the Building…
Dress to Impress The Sherry Fitz Way: Top tips to maximise the value of your property
Sherry FitzGerald have launched a video in conjunction with RTE’s Design Doctors Denise O’Connor and Catherine Crowe on how you can maximise the value of…
10 uses for your old Christmas tree
We all look forward to decorating our Christmas tree but now that Christmas is over it’s time it comes down. Real trees are as popular…
Ireland’s first shipping container home completed in just three days
Ireland's first shipping container home was completed at the weekend. The project took just three days to build and will now be donated to St Vincent de…