Over recent years the cost of generating electricity from our homes has fallen and for many, solar panels are a way of making their homes ‘greener’. Here’s what you need to know about them.
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The cost of installing solar panels and how long they take to pay for themselves Whether battery st...In this article we cover:
What the three common myths are Photographs of existing homes Why you should consider buying an existing house to do up Myth #1: North facing extensions are badIt is often wrongly assumed that a north facing extension will be dull and receive little sunlight, meaning the norm is often to orientate living spaces to...
Power your home, no matter the roof.
Nowadays, solar panels can be installed safely on any roof covering, be it slate, tile, metal or even a flat roof. There’s a way to bring clean energy to every build. That’s because today’s mounting systems are designed to adapt to virtually any roof type. Flat roofs use ballasted systems that don’t require drilling, while pitche...
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Number of people seeking retention in Ireland What people are seeking retention for How likely they were to get planning approved retroactively How the numbers of those seeking retention has more than doubled Examples of homes being both denied and approved retention in counties Wicklow, Tipperary and CorkOn average 5,500 ...
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Who now qualifies for the Local Authority mortgage schemes The new property price limits in each county The increased income cap for single applicants How the Local Authority Purchase and Renovation Loan works What this means for buyers of vacant and derelict homesIncome thresholds and property price caps under Ireland’s L...