Carrig Mill - Greystones

Mousemini · 24-09-2015 6:14pm

I'm in phase 1 no moving date just waiting for the builder's solicitors to finalise all the paperwork. Won't be moving this week, maybe beginning of October ðŸ˜‚

Johnny K · 24-09-2015 6:24pm

I'm phase 2. Just about to snag no moving in date. Phase 1 has presumably started completing as the site at phase 1 is open and there was a car in one of the driveways yesterday.

beaconballs · 24-09-2015 7:54pm

Hi Johnny,

I'm phase 2 also and about to snag. Looks very nearly finished and I can't see it being anymore that 2/3 weeks (tops) before we have keys.

Good luck with the snagging!

Johnny K · 24-09-2015 8:18pm

Hopefully only 2-3 weeks alright. Really exciting stuff after waiting so long. All the best to you too.

24-09-2015 11:23pm

mrbrianj wrote: »

The quality and efficiency of one solar panel or heat pump vs another will be the same as between any 2 gas boilers.

In that case a significant difference.

Emma A · 25-09-2015 10:18am

enjoy your new homes they look lovely

Mousemini · 25-09-2015 11:01am

Still no moving in date.... Phase 1& 2 will be moving in together... At this rate...Was hoping this weekend but no.... Don't know if it's next week. Something up with the paper work for the houses????

beaconballs · 26-09-2015 9:30pm

Amazing to see a moving van and couches been brought into one of the houses today! Fantastic news.

Blingy · 27-09-2015 6:54am

The houses look really great but I was just wondering is there yearly management fees attached to them? Thanks.

beaconballs · 28-09-2015 6:19am

No. Wicklow CoCo looking after them apparently.

JanneG · 28-09-2015 8:00am

beaconballs wrote: »

No. Wicklow CoCo looking after them apparently.

Landscaping and all? Would be very surprised with that unless the builder has paid WCC some huge pile of money...

28-09-2015 8:40am

beaconballs wrote: »

No. Wicklow CoCo looking after them apparently.

Really?
That is fantastic, I wonder how they managed that.
I know nearby estates that have been trying to get the council to take over the maintenance for 20 years +

That is like paying property tax and actually getting something for it

beaconballs · 28-09-2015 8:53am

I was told at time of interest that a) the builder will look after the estate for the first year and b) after that year, it comes under Wicklow CoCo so there will be no typical Mgt service charge.

That's all I know

loyatemu · 28-09-2015 10:38am

beaconballs wrote: »

I was told at time of interest that a) the builder will look after the estate for the first year and b) after that year, it comes under Wicklow CoCo so there will be no typical Mgt service charge.

That's all I know

sounds like a great idea in theory, however:

2011 wrote:

I know nearby estates that have been trying to get the council to take over the maintenance for 20 years +

shellymf · 28-09-2015 4:21pm

Is anyone else who is trying to buy a house in the first phase of Carrig Mill sick to the back teeth of the vendor's solicitor not doing his job? Seemingly there is the PPS number from the Vendor now outstanding that is delaying everything. This is turning into a nightmare of a situation for those of us who are trying to close our sales and move into our new properties.
Does anyone know if you can register a complaint against the "other solicitor" for failing to carry out his duty in a proper and timely fashion to the Law Society of Ireland or an Ombudsman of some description?

pixbyjohn · 28-09-2015 5:42pm

For your information>https://www.lawsociety.ie/Public/Complaints-against-solicitors/

commuter33 · 29-09-2015 11:33am

Have Wicklow CC confirmed they will be taking over after the first year? to include landscaping? I would be very surprised. Their role usually covers off management of the roads only.

The CC has only recently taken over the management (roads only) for one of the smaller estates in Delgany - built circa 2007-2008...

beaconballs · 29-09-2015 2:52pm

shellymf wrote: »

Is anyone else who is trying to buy a house in the first phase of Carrig Mill sick to the back teeth of the vendor's solicitor not doing his job? Seemingly there is the PPS number from the Vendor now outstanding that is delaying everything. This is turning into a nightmare of a situation for those of us who are trying to close our sales and move into our new properties.
Does anyone know if you can register a complaint against the "other solicitor" for failing to carry out his duty in a proper and timely fashion to the Law Society of Ireland or an Ombudsman of some description?

I think before people start making complaints against companies/solicitors etc., all the facts should be complied. I appreciate that you're probably under pressure to move (as are most of us btw) but are you sure it's the builders solicitor and not the builder himself?

I do think it is absolutely ridiculous that people in Phase 1 have not moved in when the builder has now started Phase 3 and I'm sure you've been more than patient and perhaps time has probably come to do something.... however it shouldn't be too much longer AND you could always walk and find somewhere else if that was option?

shellymf · 30-09-2015 9:17am

First off the solicitor involved is not the builder's/developer's solicitor, he is the land owner's solicitor. A SPV company was set up in the Isle of Man through which the sale of these houses in going through. This company is obliged to register for a Corporation Tax number in Ireland and should have done so when it was set up, more than likely by the solicitor and/or his legal team in question. This has not happened and we the people in phase 1 who were supposed to have moved in back in June are still not moving in and it is now the end of September.

There has also been issues with paperwork submitted by the Architects and issues with WCC but to have the sale of your house held up because of a CT number is not the proper way to go about your business and many of the solicitors acting on behalf of the purchasers in Phase 1 are voicing their concerns.

We cannot walk away, we have invested too much time, energy and money, not withstanding the fact that the Estate Agent told us over 3 weeks ago that we would "worse case scenario" close 2 weeks ago. We drew down our mortgage on the back of this and are now paying a mortgage for a house that can't yet live in.

I will wait until the sale of the first phase of houses is gone through but i fully intend on exploring all avenues in regards to making a complaint against whatever parties are involved in this development for the ridiculous amount of avoidable delays if proper planning and timetables and competent people were in place.

beaconballs · 01-10-2015 6:18pm

I see that no.14 have their blinds, alarm etc all in...

I was wondering, whomever you are, would you mind PM'ing me and tell me what you're doing re Sky, Bins and anything else you're getting in please?

Thanks in advance.

MBH · 03-10-2015 2:37pm

I'm in phase 1 and have looked into Sky, Eircom etc It's up to you but I would stay well clear of UPC

MBH · 03-10-2015 2:49pm

I ordered Sky TV but you would have to get eircom in to permit Sky broadband (they use Eircom lines). However, that means you would be paying Eircom a 12 month contract for the line and then Sky on top of that so it's a duplication of payment. So the broadband option was Eircom or trying the likes of Vodafone. I would double check the above just in case! as inconsistent advice is fairly common with these service providers.

Having said all this, I had to cancel the Sky TV installation this week as I still have not closed, the frustrations of same being well documented I see in this thread.

beaconballs · 03-10-2015 8:22pm

Thanks MBH for the update. So so hard to know what to do. The predicament I have is do I do a Sky 'home mover' or cancel and setup a new account. No doubt I'll choose the wrong option ha.

Also the million dollar question is; I wonder what broadband speed there will be.

Finally the bins... Who, when and how much. I'm just so excited and want to be in :-(

MBH · 04-10-2015 8:59am

Not sure about the broadband speed. It better be good! Regarding bins, I haven't considered that yet! I was on top of things a few weeks ago but then just got so pissed off with the delays I've just kind of left things now; but I will pass on any useful info if things start moving again. The delays have seriously messed me about so I really hope it can be sorted soon.

beaconballs · 05-10-2015 8:20pm

...I feel some good news coming... ;-)

Johnny K · 05-10-2015 10:35pm

beaconballs wrote:

...I feel some good news coming... ;-)

??? Fairly cryptic some inside knowledge?

beaconballs · 06-10-2015 7:02am

Hey Johnny!

Haha. Some 'knowledge' yes, however not inside at all. I'm just praying today will be a good news day for CM!

It's like this whole process, impossible to know what to think/believe and I don't want to build any hopes up. Saying that... let's all watch this space I suppose :-)

shellymf · 06-10-2015 9:33am

Beaconballs I would not be getting your hopes up today. No one in phase one has actually closed out on their sale yet. We are still waiting on the elusive number from the Revenue to come down. In fact some of the people in phase 1 haven't received any closing documents yet. I would think that those trying to buy a house in phase II should probably not get their hopes up of closing until November. The estate agent is now having to arrange for temporary accommodation for some of those in phase I, week to week lettings.

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news.
I have never in all my life been so frustrated with a process as I have been with trying to buy a house in CM.

Johnny K · 06-10-2015 10:05am

beaconballs wrote:

It's like this whole process, impossible to know what to think/believe and I don't want to build any hopes up. Saying that... let's all watch this space I suppose :-)

beaconballs wrote:

Haha. Some 'knowledge' yes, however not inside at all. I'm just praying today will be a good news day for CM!

beaconballs wrote:

Hey Johnny!

At this stage I'm not doing any wishful thinking. Estate agent has told us early November so I'm working to that. anything better will be a bonus. I'd be delighted if it was earlier.

beaconballs · 06-10-2015 10:11am

Johnny K wrote: »

At this stage I'm not doing any wishful thinking. Estate agent has told us early November so I'm working to that. anything better will be a bonus. I'd be delighted if it was earlier.

Agreed. We were told late Aug, then Sept and now October. I think shellymf was told June/July which we can all appreciate that's very frustrating but what can be done. I know my solicitor is working as hard as he can and I can't expect anymore than that.

It's all so exciting, the feeling of Christmas Eve where you want the present so bad but can't have it :-)

beaconballs · 09-10-2015 11:15am

Any update folks? :-)

Johnny K · 09-10-2015 2:24pm

beaconballs wrote:

Any update folks? :-)

No move in date yet. Told the tax number issue is sorted but awaiting legals and snag list completion. I'm phase 2 but I think phase 1 starting to complete next week.

Cmck1985 · 09-10-2015 11:11pm

Put a deposit on a phase 2 cancellation yesterday-very excited!

Some great information through this thread in advance of viewing-thanks to all! Got told November move in but based on this won't be putting any bets on that...

FeeC · 11-10-2015 10:04pm

Phase 1 aswell, has anyone else had issues outstanding other than that PPS number? Our solicitor awaiting something to do with planning and proof of home bond or equivalent... Likewise can't wait to get in, not having a date to plan to is so frustrating!

Cmck1985 · 12-10-2015 8:32am

I don't think these houses have a home bond guarantee?

I've sent an email to the agent over the weekend to ask this - if not, I believe a surveyor is required to box tick that they are structurally sound..

beaconballs · 12-10-2015 10:52am

Cmck1985 wrote: »

I don't think these houses have a home bond guarantee?

I've sent an email to the agent over the weekend to ask this - if not, I believe a surveyor is required to box tick that they are structurally sound..

Great to know Cmck - Thanks a lot. All info is great to know

Mousemini · 12-10-2015 10:54am

I'm in phases 1 a lot of problems with developers solicitor no sense of eagerness from him. A lot of documentation missing. Tax reference no was worrying now no home bond is another worry. The whole thing is a mess. We also have no close date

Mousemini · 12-10-2015 11:27am

Let us know with auctioneer says I.e home bond

Cmck1985 · 12-10-2015 6:39pm

So spoke to them today - they say the home bond scheme is now defunct..some people get a structural survey done as part of their snag list & get their architect/engineer to do both at the same time - it is optional. Has said its a good idea for a 2nd hand house (from this I'm guessing its probably not too applicable to a new home)

About maintenance of the common areas/green areas etc (seen this discussed higher up the thread) - the builder looks after period of time (probably up to 1 year - depending on how long they remain onsite) at that point its handed over to co.co but in most situations residents tend to setup their own committee/step in

I asked any progress on move in's also - they said hoping to complete closing on 1 -2 more by Friday & another couple next week

Bobbiwoman · 12-10-2015 8:19pm

We are in phase 2 and we're considering having the attic converted. Now we have been told that if we are putting attic velux windows to rear of the house (PP not required) the solar panel on the rear must be moved. Has anyone else come across this issue? I am surprised that something like this can be overlooked.

Cerco · 12-10-2015 11:22pm

Cmck1985 wrote: »

So spoke to them today - they say the home bond scheme is now defunct..some people get a structural survey done as part of their snag list & get their architect/engineer to do both at the same time - it is optional. Has said its a good idea for a 2nd hand house (from this I'm guessing its probably not too applicable to a new

I think Homebond might be a little upset to hear their scheme is defunct.
I think the pyrite scandal and their response had a negative impact on them.

As far as a structural survey is concerned I would certainly get one done. If you have structural problems in the future you will have some comeback. Look what has happened to residents in Longboat Quay.
I think it would be well worthwhile even at a time when your funds are stretched. Might be worth trying to get a couple of purchasers together and try getting a discount from a surveyor.
I don't know anything about the developer here and I am not suggesting there are any issues but for your own comfort after a significant outlay , it may be worth it. Ask others for advice, including your solicitor.

pixbyjohn · 13-10-2015 12:19am

Bobbiwoman wrote: »

We are in phase 2 and we're considering having the attic converted. Now we have been told that if we are putting attic velux windows to rear of the house (PP not required) the solar panel on the rear must be moved. Has anyone else come across this issue? I am surprised that something like this can be overlooked.

Have you checked with Wicklow Co.Co. that PP is NOT required for velux windows at rear of house?

Bobbiwoman · 13-10-2015 10:03pm

No I have not checked with WCC re PP. If attic conversion is being used for storage purposes, PP is not required to install velux windows to the rear of the house. Is anyone in CM having the same issue with the solar panels?

shellymf · 14-10-2015 12:40pm

ours are on the front of the house alright so we won't have any problems putting in velux windows when we get around to converting the attic. Would need planning permission for velux windows to the front of the house but not the back.

caesarthechimp · 14-10-2015 11:03pm

Bobbiwoman wrote: »

if we are putting attic velux windows to rear of the house (PP not required) the solar panel on the rear must be moved. Has anyone else come across this issue? I am surprised that something like this can be overlooked.

Velux windows are probably not supposed to be part of the design, so you can't really say anything was "overlooked". Bear in mind that if you don't put the panel back on the same side of the roof (probably south facing or thereabouts) the house no longer complies with the building regulations. Which could have some legal implications in terms of drawing down a mortgage.
On the bright side, its a simple enough matter to move Solar PV panel because no plumbing involved (if you can find an alternative space for it)

shellymf · 15-10-2015 9:07am

Houses in Phase 1 finally starting to close. Two closed yesterday! Only 48 more left to go.

kennethGoonery · 15-10-2015 5:39pm

Was onsite with the builder today ( we're buying in phase 2) and they are just waiting on the ESB to connect our house,

Once we have the esb meter installed and they drop the applicances in, we will be ready for snagging.

I guesstimate we will close on our house End of November / Early December...

Fingers crossed.

memuscles · 15-10-2015 6:14pm

kennethGoonery wrote: »

Was onsite with the builder today ( we're buying in phase 2) and they are just waiting on the ESB to connect our house,

Once we have the esb meter installed and they drop the applicances in, we will be ready for snagging.

I guesstimate we will close on our house End of November / Early December...

Fingers crossed.

Are you in the first or second part of 2nd phase? Phase 2 has now been split in 2.

kennethGoonery · 16-10-2015 8:54am

To be honest I was unaware that phase 2 was split in two...

I suspect I'm in the first release because we'll be ready for snagging in the very near future.

memuscles · 16-10-2015 11:01am

kennethGoonery wrote: »

To be honest I was unaware that phase 2 was split in two...

I suspect I'm in the first release because we'll be ready for snagging in the very near future.

First part of phase 2 are the west facing houses.

Carrig Mill - Greystones

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