‘Stringent new rules’ will add thousands to cost of home renovations

Homeowners wishing to carry out major renovations face paying thousands of euro extra to comply with strict new building regulations which come into effect on November 1.

Despite the housing crisis and the slow pace of delivery of new homes, the Government is to introduce “stringent new building regulations” which could add up to an average 2%, or €7,000, to the cost of renovations. On top of that, all renovations will have to be independently certified, adding even further costs.