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Posted by Propertynews.com - Ireland's Property Finder on April 3rd, 2008 in Houses For Sale Mayo, Selfbuild, Sites For Sale

Old Period two storey House on 11 acres Ref. No.:195

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Posted by Ireland Site Sales on April 2nd, 2008 in Selfbuild, Sites For Sale

Beautiful mature Site located just 3 miles from Swinford 4 miles from Charlestown and 3 miles from Ireland West Airport Knock. The site consists of 0.7 acre. It is a fantastic location with close proximity all services. Option to purchase Site alone OR ALTERNATIVELY PURCHASE SITE + NEGOTIATE PRICE TO BUILD HOUSE WITH SELLER (BUILDER) (SUBJECT TO PP)

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Posted by myhome on November 15th, 2007 in Concrete, Selfbuild, Timber Frame

The concrete industry has the slogan “concrete built is better built” - how did they get away with that claim? Sustainable Energy Ireland say ” If a timber frame house is built to the same building regulations as a concrete house (i.e. the u-value of the wall is the same, u-value of the roofs are […]

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Posted by myhome on November 15th, 2007 in Green Building, Selfbuild, Timber Frame

Timber Frame or Concrete Block?  This is the choice many self builders have to decide on. Both methods have their good and bad points - here is the
Timber Frame industry version of why to build a Timber Framed House:

Other sizes:M | L

The New Timber-frame Home: Design, Construction and FinishingPrice: £11.42 GBPLowest used price: £12.85 GBP

1) […]

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Posted by myhome on November 5th, 2007 in Building Regulations, Buy To Let, Green Building, Overseas Property, Renewable Energy, Selfbuild, Selling Your House

There are plenty of books out there to help you with all aspects of home buying and selling, moving house, renewable energy options and green living. Amazon is the best known bookshop in the world - and they deliver to Ireland too.

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Posted by myhome on October 31st, 2007 in Green Building, Renewable Energy, Selfbuild, Solar

PTSB have launched a Green Mortgage - basically any PTSB Irish mortgage applicant can ask for the Green Mortgage - and get  the following
1. 10% off a Botanic Greenhouse at www.botanicgreenhouses.ie
2. €1,000 discount off a Shomera at www.Shomera.ie
3. 15% off a new bicycle at www.cycleways.com
4. Free electricity meter (worth €42) when you spend €150 at […]

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