The Self-Build Guide — Section 1: Starting Right
🏡 SECTION 1 | STARTING RIGHT
The foundation of a successful Irish self-build.
Most self-build regrets don’t come from one big mistake.
They come from dozens of small decisions made too late, with too little information.
Section 1: Starting Right is designed to help you avoid them.
Written specifically for Irish self-builders, this guide breaks down the things that trip people up at the beginning of the journey — planning permission, budgets, site selection, choosing the right team, understanding key state bodies, and the early mistakes that can cost time, money and stress later on.
Whether you’re actively planning a build or simply dreaming about one, this is where you start.
📖 WHAT’S INSIDE?
14 practical guides across 17 pages:
✅ Self-Build Starter Pack
✅ Legal & Ownership Essentials
✅ Irish State Bodies, Registers & Abbreviations
✅ Planning Permission in Ireland
✅ Planning Your Site & Orientation
✅ Setting Your Budget
✅ Choosing Your Team
✅ Timeline & What to Expect
✅ Decision Deadlines That Can Delay Your Build
✅ Designing Your Home
✅ Early Mistakes People Later Regret
✅ Section 1 Recap & Key Takeaways
👥 WHO IT’S FOR
✔ First-time self-builders
✔ Anyone considering buying a site
✔ People currently planning their build
✔ Anyone who wants to avoid costly mistakes before construction begins
💰 WHY €9.99?
This guide is designed to help you avoid €10,000+ mistakes before they happen.
One avoided mistake could pay for the guide many times over.
📱 FORMAT
Instant digital download (PDF)
Read on your phone, tablet or computer, or print it out and keep it with your self-build notes.
🚀 PART OF THE SELF BUILD STORY SERIES
Section 1 is the first guide in a complete Irish self-build series covering:
🏗 Money & Budget
🏠 Build & Structure
✨ Interiors & How You Live
🔨 Finishing Strong
📋 Real-Life Regrets & Final Advice
Start your self-build journey with confidence.
Get Section 1 today and build smarter from day one.
⚠ Information only. Not professional advice. Always check official sources and seek professional guidance where required.