Home Truths

It’s been 11 years since the previous resident, my great aunt Kitty, drew her final breath. After two years of effort, we’re finally in

There’s good news — replacing the rear extension roof came in under budget; and bad, walls collapsing and a €5,000 quote to repair a Rayburn range

The wait for the money was tough. Anxiety, exasperation and bafflement were common feelings

Home Truths: Borrowing less money for a doer-upper in Wexford proves more challenging than buying a much more expensive home in Dublin

Home Truths: When the structural reports come in on the doer-upper, I am left thinking should I go back to searching the property apps

A declining listed building, with lots of family history, needed a plan for its future