Hi,
We were lucky enough to inherit a site in Celbridge and we have spent the last 2 years trying to get planning permission. Early this year we were granted permission to build a 4,000 sq ft house. At this point we are trying to decide on our next steps and tying to weigh up all the pros / cons before proceeding.
I make the cost to build at c. 600K. We both have good jobs with good salaries (combined earnings c.160K) and I think we could make the mortgage criteria. Both jobs are reasonably secure. We have 2 children and currently own a house in Lucan where we owe c.200K (should still have some equity but not a great deal). We have some savings (c. 150K) but much is tied up in Equities.
We are very keen to build and are consious that this is an excellent time to build from a cost to build perspective.
Anybody got any thoughts?
We were lucky enough to inherit a site in Celbridge and we have spent the last 2 years trying to get planning permission. Early this year we were granted permission to build a 4,000 sq ft house. At this point we are trying to decide on our next steps and tying to weigh up all the pros / cons before proceeding.
I make the cost to build at c. 600K. We both have good jobs with good salaries (combined earnings c.160K) and I think we could make the mortgage criteria. Both jobs are reasonably secure. We have 2 children and currently own a house in Lucan where we owe c.200K (should still have some equity but not a great deal). We have some savings (c. 150K) but much is tied up in Equities.
We are very keen to build and are consious that this is an excellent time to build from a cost to build perspective.
Anybody got any thoughts?