Andreea B.
Client Experience Lead
Certified Passive House Consultant with 8 years experience in timber-frame construction and prefabricated housing. Helping families across Europe build smarter, healthier homes.
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Septic Tank for a New House in Ireland: Rules and Steps
A septic tank for a new house in Ireland needs a site assessment and planning permission. Register within 90 days of connection; the fee is €50.
Modular Home Delivery in Ireland: Arrival and Installation
What happens when a modular home is delivered in Ireland: transport by sea and road, site access, the crane, inspection on the trailer and installation.
Commencement Notice: Building Control for Irish Self-Builds
In Ireland, lodge a commencement notice through BCMS 14 to 28 days before work starts. Check the €30 fee, opt-out rules and completion certification.
Home Insurance in Ireland for Timber Modular Homes
Insuring a timber modular home in Ireland starts with self-build cover for unloading and assembly, followed by buildings insurance. Check flood cover too.
Buying a Site in Ireland: Checks Before You Build
Buying a site to build a home in Ireland: planning, wastewater, access, services and title checks, plus stamp duty at 7.5% and the refund once you build.
BER Ratings Explained: the New A0 to G Scale for New Homes
A BER rates an Irish home's calculated primary energy use from A0 to G. Since 24 May 2026, new certificates use eight bands; older BERs keep their expiry dates.
Development Contributions in Ireland: What a New Home Pays
Development contributions are council levies on new homes, per square metre or per unit. How they work, a worked example, garden-home exemptions and the waiver.
Planning Permission for a New Home in Ireland: Step by Step
How to get planning permission for a new home in Ireland: notices, documents, the €65 fee, the 8-week decision, appeals and what follows after a grant.
How Long to Build a Modular Home in Ireland?
BioBuilds factory production takes about three weeks for a standard model. Irish planning, building control and service connections set the move-in timeline.
Air-to-Water or Air-to-Air Heat Pump in Ireland?
Air-to-water heat pumps suit underfloor heating and hot water; air-to-air suits very low heating demand and cooling. Compare both for a new Irish home.
Garden Home Exemption in Ireland: 2026 Planning Rules
Since 27 July 2026, a 32 to 45 m² home in your back garden can skip planning permission. All 20 Class 3A conditions, the 14-day notice and what still applies.
MVHR Ireland: Central or Decentralised Ventilation?
Central MVHR suits new airtight Irish homes; decentralised wall systems suit retrofits. Compare heat recovery, filters, noise and Part F validation.
First Home Scheme 2026: Self-Build Rules and Price Ceilings
The First Home Scheme can fund up to 30% of a self-build's cost through shared equity. Eligibility, county price ceilings, drawdown rules and service charges.
Help to Buy 2026: €35,000 for New Homes and Self-Builds
Help to Buy now pays up to €35,000 to first-time buyers and self-builders. Who qualifies, how the amount is worked out and when a self-builder gets the money.
Self Build Mortgage: Financing a Modular Home in Ireland
A self-build mortgage can fund a modular home once the lender accepts the system and stage payments. Drawdowns, site costs and Help to Buy timing.