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Is there a reason why planning is taking so long? It should take 8-12 weeks. If you are gifted a plot of land to build (even better of there are a few acres with it) then I think self build is the way to go. I think you have a better chance of selling the house in the future if (1) You use an...

threebedsemi. can I ask what you would recommend in lieu of the external block cavity wall, cavity insulation sand cement internal face of external wall and 37.5mm insulated board? Are you suggesting timber frame?

Go to www.scs.ie and you should find a list of QS's in your area there. Or else post whatever info you can here and get free advice!!!!

Budget between €15-20k incl VAT.

The poster asked for opinions on the account and I sent a link to the website where it gives an update on Nationwides credit rating downgrade. I do think it is important for anyone to research any financial institutions before they decide to open any account hence why I posted the link.

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I work as a Chartered Quantity Surveyor and I worked it out at €6/m2. This is what we pay our tilers but I am sure someone will tell me they are paying lower rates but compare apples with apples etc etc.

Just be aware that if you buy the tiles directly from the supplier you pay VAT at 21% but if the tiler supplys and lays the tiles then you only pay 13.5% on the total price. If you are only buying tiles for less than €1,000 then I would buy the tiles direclty from the supplier and ty and...

The average rebuilding costs for a 3 bed semi-detached house between March 2010 and March 2001 has fallen by 10% and has fallen by over 35% since the peak of 2007. This is according to the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland annual house rebuilding costs guide 2011. See...

http://www.josephlittlearchitects.com/documents/cavity_wall_paper.pdf we are also building houses using cavity walls and are all in accordance with current regs and achieving B2 energy rating. I would love to hear anyones IINDEPENDENT) views on trying to find the balance between too air tight...

One of the major problems I am seeing at the moment is people are making their houses very airtight achieving less than 2 air changes per hour. In other words the house is nearly sealed. However, they are not allowing for a adequate ventilation system so in some cases the attic insulation is...

yep. the 1st thing I did when I boughtthe car was to get the filter changed and it has been changed since. I was surprised that the turbo went as I always used the correct oil etc as I was aware of the turbo problems in BMW's.

I bought a 2003 320D in 2007 with 36k miles on the clock. Theturbo went a few weeks ago with 115k miles on the clock. It cost me €700 to get a reconditioned one. It seems the turbo goes in 2003 models. Also, you could have problems with breathable filter as there were problems with this in...

Hi Zutz. Can I ask what area of Surveying you are in? Also, how did you manage to become a Chartered Surveyor if you came from a Business / IT background. Anyway I am in a similar situation to you as I am a Chartered Quantity Surveyor but thankfully I am still working and busy. I suppose the...

Is this Builder doing any other works in your area or for other people you know? If so, it might do no harm in asking them to withold money from him until he finishes your parents works? Sadly, the only way to get a Builder to complete works is to withold money from him until it is completed...

The Will states that the estate should be divided between wife and children although this is not the exact legal wording used. My friend who is one of the nine children (who are all over the age of 18) is fairly laid back by the whole lot and she would rather her Mother is looked after first...

I am sure Godfather and others will give their feedback but I was put off by them when I saw they are a Mortgage advisor as well. Most financial advisors seem to be offering this service now but I suppose it is only in repsonse to their Clients.

A friend of mine has asked for my advice regarding a Will and it is as follows. Her Father died 7 years ago and he had made a Will. The Will stated that the estate (house and farm) was to go to his wife and his nine children. The house and farm was not in joint names of the husband ad wife. His...

Apologies. I should have stated that I was talking about new builds. I am always very reluctant to use indicitive rates / m2 for any renovations, extension, rebuilding costs due to fire etc namely due to the reasons outlined by ONQ. No two renovations or extesions I have worked on are the same...

ONQ. €80-€124/sq.ft is about right. Expect a very standard finish with low quality materials (upvc windows, concrete roof tiles etc) house that meets the very minimium in terms of current regs and more towards the upper end for a decent level of finish and insulation, airtightness etc. Typical...