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Why the available sites failed to gain momentum Why the department did not approve funding How rural housing rules affected eligibility Why only one application was viable What changes are proposed for serviced sites

Kildare County Council has said funding restrictions and rural housing rules have hampe...

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What the Iran/US ceasefire could mean for building costs Why energy prices still matter for self-build and home improvement projects The latest outlook for housing output in Ireland What FMB NI director Gavin McGuire is hearing from NI builders

Energy markets may have calmed, but the outlook for self-build and home ...

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What is a dry verge / flush eaves detail? What’s the best way to approach them? Top tips and advice Question:

I am looking for some information on a flush eaves detail; what to avoid, best practice, etc. Is there any information that you could point me in the direction of?

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Flush eaves (also known as dry ve...

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The latest national position on the Ready to Build Scheme: reality falls well short of 2,000 sites target What housing minister James Browne says about progress and expansion plans Fresh local authority updates from Clare, Cork City, Leitrim, Meath, Monaghan, Kerry and Wicklow What council websites show in Laois, Kildare and Tipperar...

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What the government is considering on modular garden units and rent-a-room relief Concerns over informal licence arrangements, older homeowners and pressure on local infrastructure How the proposal fits into wider government efforts to unlock faster housing supply

Stakeholders have raised concerns