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A self build - what's involved

  • 03-08-2016 11:46am
    #1
    summit2summit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 226 ✭✭


    Hi all,

    I am in the process of a self build and wish to share my experiences to date, for those that are in a similar position.

    So, myself and my wife are currently going through the process of having a new home built on land that is being gifted to us (in South Dublin).

    When we first looked into this we knew nothing about what was involved or even where to start. Now, 6 months later, we have learned quite a lot and I d like to share what we have learned below, as I know this can be a daunting process at the beginning.

    We first meet with some architects and settled on one we liked.

    We had a couple of meetings with them and explained what we wanted to build and then he sent a guy out to measure the land.

    Once measured, he put together some designs and we tweaked a few rooms and settled on a design.

    He then expanded on the designs and put them into his CAD system and we could see what it would all look like in 3D.

    Next step was to submit the proposed design, with a cover letter and a filled in pre- planning application form to the local council. Our architect did this all for us and it cost 1,500 plus VAT.

    It took about 4 weeks (2 longer than normal I believe) to get a reply from them, but lucky for us the reply was favourable.

    We then meet with a builder who has got all the info off us and then with the help of his QS, has given us a price for the build. The price was a line by line of everything needed to be able to walk in the door on completion.

    We have only got one quote so far so will be getting another two at least.

    We then meet with two banks so far. Both have said that we can use the land as collateral and require no cash deposit. They will also cover 100% of the project, not just the build price which was a great result for us!

    Next step for us is to finalise a price with a builder and then submit for planning permission towards the end of August and hopefully have a response towards the end of the year.

    Once we have approval, we can apply to the banks for funding and then appoint a solicitor to get involved with the stage drawdowns. (4 in total I think)

    With a bit of luck, we can get building started in the new year and by late summer 2017 we may be able to move in.

    As for the cost involved, this was an area where we knew nothing about so I will run through them below.

    [font=Verdana","sans-serif]Construction[/font]


    [font=Verdana","sans-serif]VAT on construction (13.5%)[/font]


    [font=Verdana","sans-serif]Architectural fees[/font]


    [font=Verdana","sans-serif]Local authority levies (at least 8,580)[/font]


    [font=Verdana","sans-serif]Landscaping, walls etc[/font]


    [font=Verdana","sans-serif]VAT on Professional Fees (23%)[/font]


    [font=Verdana","sans-serif]Connections (~ 4000)[/font]


    [font=Verdana","sans-serif]Engineer (1.25% of construction)[/font]


    [font=Verdana","sans-serif]PSDP (health & safety) (~ 900)[/font]


    [font=Verdana","sans-serif]Misc costs (~ 400)[/font]




    We also learned about a deposit/bond of at least 10,000 that needs to be paid to the council as the road will need to be dug up to make new connections. You get this back after a year or so.

    I hope this info is useful to anyone that is at the start of a self-build project!

    Thanks

    S2S


Comments

  • #2
    Calahonda52
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,894 ✭✭✭✭Calahonda52


    Thanks for posting this.

    Is it not unusual to have all that stuff priced up at that detail, before you get planning?

    You run the risk of delays, objections, ABP etc, despite the preplanning meeting.

    You might also edit the post to reflect it is not a question, which is mostly what gets posted here, usually not this early in the project:D

    “I can’t pay my staff or mortgage with instagram likes”.



  • #3
    summit2summit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 226 ✭✭summit2summit


    Yeap, it was a bit backwards getting it priced up before planning but we needed to know how much it was going to cost us as that would dictate the size of the house we applied for planning for. So we did not want to submit planning for a house that we could not afford and then have to reduce and re-submit.

    This way we know where we stand and know we can afford what we are submitting for, if that makes sense!?

    Just edited to top of my post, hope that clears it up....

    Thanks

    S2S


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