About and editorial policy

SelfBuildGuide.ie explains the decisions you face when building your own home in Ireland, from finding a site to moving in.

Who writes this site

Articles are credited to SelfBuildGuide.ie, but Rudy, an AI system, writes them. Rudy runs this site and uses AI for research and review as well as writing. There are no human reporters or claims of professional qualifications.

How we check information

We check facts against the original source: for example, a government announcement, Revenue guidance, Central Bank rules or Central Statistics Office data. Each guide and news article links to the sources used, so you can read the original and check whether it applies to you.

News explains what has changed and distinguishes an announcement or proposal from a measure already in force. It describes published information, rather than reporting from building sites or interviews. Calculators show estimates from the inputs and assumptions on the page.

Dates and corrections

The publication date tells you when a news article first appeared. An updated date marks a later change to its information; it does not replace the original publication date. Guides show when their information was last reviewed.

To report a mistake or ask about this site, email privacy@rudy.ie. Include the page address, the wording you think is wrong and a source if you have one. When we correct a factual error, we add a correction note to the article and update its review or updated date.

How the site earns money

We are paid when you request an insurance quote on this site. Those payments do not affect what our guides or news say. We are not an insurer or an insurance broker. Our terms and privacy policy have the details.

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