For Irish Derelict Property Buyers

Know exactly what you're buying before you sign.

Real costs. Real lessons. A battle-tested assessment system from 25 years in Irish construction.

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Years in Construction

€295k

Total Build Cost

Months to Complete

€70k

Max Grant Available

The Reality

A derelict looks like a bargain. Until it isn't.

Thousands of derelict properties across Ireland. Government grants of up to €70k. It sounds straightforward. But without proper assessment, that bargain becomes something else entirely.

— You budget for a renovation. It turns out to be a full new build.

— Drainage problems invisible in summer. Devastating in winter.

— €20k in professional fees before a single block is laid.

— Grant applications rejected because you started work too early.

— No realistic sense of cost per square metre in today's market.

— Trees, septic tanks, boundary issues — none of it on Daft.ie.

The Checklist

Assess any property like a construction professional.

Built from a real derelict renovation and refined over 25 years of managing builds across Ireland. This is the process a professional uses before committing a cent.

Derelict Property Assessment Checklist

The complete evaluation toolkit for Irish derelict properties.

€9.99

Instant PDF download

✓ Structural assessment — walls, roof, foundations, damp
✓ Legal & planning — title, planning history, protected structures
✓ Services — water, electricity, septic, broadband
✓ Complete Irish grant guide — Croí Cónaithe, SEAI, stacking
✓ 2025/26 cost estimates per square metre
✓ Scoring system to objectively compare properties
✓ Professional fee breakdown
✓ Site access, drainage, and environmental red flags

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Why Trust This

Built by someone who's actually done it.

Not theory. Not AI-generated advice. This comes from 25 years on Irish building sites and a completed derelict renovation.

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25 Years in Irish Construction

From residential builds to data centres and semiconductor fabs. Tradesman to construction manager.

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Completed the Build

Derelict cottage — roof gone, walls crumbling. Now a family home. 18 months. While working full-time.

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Current Irish Prices

Every number based on actual 2024/25 market rates. Not guesswork from five years ago.

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Battle-Tested Process

The assessment framework used professionally — adapted for people buying their first derelict.

Coming Soon

The complete renovation guide.

Finding the right property to getting your cert of compliance. Every step. Real numbers. One build.

No spam. Just a heads-up when it launches — with early-bird pricing.

Questions

Is this relevant outside Dublin?

Yes. Covers rural and urban derelicts across Ireland. Cost estimates include regional ranges, and grant information is national.

I'm not in construction — will I understand it?

Written in plain English. Every technical term is explained. No construction background needed.

What format is the checklist?

PDF. Designed to print, fold, and bring to property viewings. Fill it in on-site with a pen.

Is the Croí Cónaithe grant really €70k?

Up to €70,000 for properties on the Derelict Sites Register. €50,000 for vacant properties. The checklist covers eligibility and how to stack grants.

Checklist vs full guide?

The checklist helps you decide whether to buy. The guide covers the entire renovation — budgeting, project management, hiring trades, councils, everything.