Anyone live in Kilheale Manor?

Aph2016

Hi all,

Anyone living in Kilheale Manor in Kildare? How are you finding the build quality of the houses, what's the general estate like?

Sarahjane226

We just bought here. Be interested to know more about it too...

We're told October our house will be ready, hopefully.

Anyone who's bought here, was the building quick? Are they true to word?

Aph2016

We bought an end of terrace house, hopefully be in around October too but not holding our breath. Seems like a nice area, foundations should hopefully be started soon.

Sarahjane226

Congratulations!

Our foundations are down according to the valuation report so hopefully it'll fly during the summer and no delays. Should be a quicker build as they're blocks of 4 rather than 2. The area is lovely and the house prices are a steal, so we're made up.

Wishing you all the best!

masterK

We moved in about 7 weeks ago. The build quality is good overall, we've had some problems with leaks. I've heard of others having similar. The foreman is very good though, he will go out of the way to make sure you're happy

Aph2016

masterK wrote: »

We moved in about 7 weeks ago. The build quality is good overall, we've had some problems with leaks. I've heard of others having similar. The foreman is very good though, he will go out of the way to make sure you're happy

Hmm not sure what to make of the leaks, did you move into one of the 3 bed semi d's?

masterK

Yes, I would suggest when doing your snags you spray water everywhere in the bathrooms to see if there are any leaks. In fairness to the builders they are pretty good at responding to any problems you may have

Sarahjane226

masterK wrote: »

Yes, I would suggest when doing your snags you spray water everywhere in the bathrooms to see if there are any leaks. In fairness to the builders they are pretty good at responding to any problems you may have

Hmmm. Good to know! Hopefully all gets sorted for you 😊

Was the building time true to word? As in did you actually move in the month they had told you or was there many delays.

^ I'm presuming you're in a semi-d. They are beautiful. Congrats to you on your new home!

masterK

Sarahjane226 wrote: »

Hmmm. Good to know! Hopefully all gets sorted for you 😊

Was the building time true to word? As in did you actually move in the month they had told you or was there many delays.

^ I'm presuming you're in a semi-d. They are beautiful. Congrats to you on your new home!

It was probably 8 weeks later than we were originally told. It was a bit frustrating but worth it in the end.

Aph2016

@Sarahjane226 have they been in touch with you about the layout options and suppliers list for extras? Have you found their solicitors to be prompt at replying?

Sarahjane226

Aph2016 wrote: »

@Sarahjane226 have they been in touch with you about the layout options and suppliers list for extras? Have you found their solicitors to be prompt at replying?

We were asked to choose layout when we paid our booking deposit. We are paying our balance of 10% within the next week (to qualify for appliances) so they said once we sign we will be sent the lists to choose electrical plan, suppliers list, etc.

Our solicitor received a copy of contract 2 weeks ago but we didn't sign yet. They seemed to be fast enough we had only paid booking fee and they contacted our solicitor with contract info.

How have you been getting on so far with the process?

Aph2016

Signed and paid our 10% but waiting for replies to some queries from our solicitor. I think it's been almost 2 weeks since that and are still waiting so not sure what the hold up is.

As you said foundations look to be in and they were constructing a road when we drove up recently. Progress should be quick.

Sarahjane226

Aph2016 wrote: »

Signed and paid our 10% but waiting for replies to some queries from our solicitor. I think it's been almost 2 weeks since that and are still waiting so not sure what the hold up is.

As you said foundations look to be in and they were constructing a road when we drove up recently. Progress should be quick.

I'll keep you updated once we sign, and let you know how we find the communication. We are the block adjacent to the cul de sac at the patch of landscape on the site map. They are building that side first then working down toward the first block (there's machinery etc at that block so that will be last). So we're just lucky our block was one of the first started.

We drove to their site in rathcoole to check progress there as they said the majority of builders are finishing there and coming to kilheale after. We looked at development in feb/March and it was non existent. It's flew up there's a massive row of houses fully built now so it gave me some faith that they might be true to word of having us in by Christmas latest. I couldn't believe the difference since March

Lmcd545

Are they being built from the very last block (42-48) on the road or the last block sold in phase 1 of the townhouses(18-24).
The first phase was three blocks, numbers 2-8, 10-16 and then 18-24.
18-24 are in front of the small green area just down from the bungalows.
The second phase are almost all gone now according to Cavan Developments, we called down to the showhouse over the weekend. We could see one of the block of four's foundations. It's quite a bit up the road but I'm not sure if it's the very end of the road.
There was lots of work going on there on Saturday. They were laying the road.
Hopefully they will be up soon. Can't wait to move in.

Sarahjane226

Lmcd545 wrote: »

Are they being built from the very last block (42-48) on the road or the last block sold in phase 1 of the townhouses(18-24).
The first phase was three blocks, numbers 2-8, 10-16 and then 18-24.
18-24 are in front of the small green area just down from the bungalows.
The second phase are almost all gone now according to Cavan Developments, we called down to the showhouse over the weekend. We could see one of the block of four's foundations. It's quite a bit up the road but I'm not sure if it's the very end of the road.
There was lots of work going on there on Saturday. They were laying the road.
Hopefully they will be up soon. Can't wait to move in.

I've attached the site plan I have, not sure if boards will allow the attachment.

The numbers on it are for display it's not the correct numbering. By working out our block backward the block numbers from left to right are 11-14 kilheale drive then 15-18, 19-22, 23-26,
27-30 (in front of the cul de sac) then 31-34. At the open day 2 weeks ago the site map was extended by a block or 2 as they're releasing more but I don't have that map on me.

We are at the block facing cul de sac entrance
and were told ours is started as they're building from there back to block one first. Our valuation report said we have foundations also so that's a great sign at least!

We went to show house 2 weeks ago to show parents the house as we hadn't viewed it since April so we quizzed the sales staff loads. They're very helpful I've only had positive dealings so far.

Lmcd545

We've been told a totally different address, we were told the road would be called Kilheale Green. The contract said Kilheale drive though.
So confusing!
We put our deposit down on the first day of phase 1 of the townhouses, that was mid February.

Sarahjane226

Lmcd545 wrote: »

We've been told a totally different address, we were told the road would be called Kilheale Green. The contract said Kilheale drive though.
So confusing!
We put our deposit down on the first day of phase 1 of the townhouses, that was mid February.

Yeah the site map said green I think. But it's definitely Kilheale Drive. Kildare Council requested the name change there's details on the planning permission details on the council site. It got changed in May I think.

When is your move in date? Did you get your electrical plan and samples yet for tiling etc?

Congrats on your new home x

Lmcd545

We've been told a totally different address, we were told the road would be called Kilheale Green. The contract said Kilheale drive though.
So confusing!
We put our deposit down on the first day of phase 1 of the townhouses, that was mid February.

Lmcd545

No we haven't gotten any of that yet. The contract said the completion date is in October.
Thanks, same to you!

Sarahjane226

We signed our contracts Monday but haven't sent them to be signed by builder as our solicitor wants some things changed. Sent the query 2 weeks ago and they still didn't get back so it's a waiting game now.

Has anyone any news about the site or update on how building is going? Haven't had a chance to go for a nosey.

Aph2016

Sarahjane226 wrote: »

We signed our contracts Monday but haven't sent them to be signed by builder as our solicitor wants some things changed. Sent the query 2 weeks ago and they still didn't get back so it's a waiting game now.

Has anyone any news about the site or update on how building is going? Haven't had a chance to go for a nosey.

We received our contracts back from the builder but due to the address change we have to update our mortgage application. Might drop up at the end of the month to see if there's any progress.

Sarahjane226

Aph2016 wrote: »

We received our contracts back from the builder but due to the address change we have to update our mortgage application. Might drop up at the end of the month to see if there's any progress.

Hiya,
Did contracts take long from when you signed to get back?

We signed a week ago but they're not sent cause my solicitor has a query he wants something changed.

We are doing HTB so need the contracts to claim. Are you doing the same?

Aph2016

It was around a week and a half to get a reply I think. We're doing the htb also.

Sarahjane226

Aph2016 wrote: »

It was around a week and a half to get a reply I think. We're doing the htb also.

Not too bad so. Hopefully we hear soon so we can get the claim in asap for the scheme.

Our house is still scheduled for October completion, happy with that!

Sarahjane226

Have an update. All houses are now first floor built.. they're flying along!!

joancmmad

Hi congrats to all on your new homes.. I love mine moved in last April and as for spec in houses I could fault them... a year later a minor paint cracks so I'm delighted we didn't get any settling cracks or major ones should I say. Your new homes are flying it over the last week or so (probably dry weather) they have steamed ahead (I've a good view from upstairs window) must admit can't wait for them to be complete I'm fed up of the dust and dirt.. the joys or new homes on sites...

Sarahjane226

joancmmad wrote: »

Hi congrats to all on your new homes.. I love mine moved in last April and as for spec in houses I could fault them... a year later a minor paint cracks so I'm delighted we didn't get any settling cracks or major ones should I say. Your new homes are flying it over the last week or so (probably dry weather) they have steamed ahead (I've a good view from upstairs window) must admit can't wait for them to be complete I'm fed up of the dust and dirt.. the joys or new homes on sites...

Thank you! We are still due to move in in Oct. Hopefully true to their word, and all goes well with weather etc! Did you move in long after the date originally given? How did you find them through out the process?

Yes we will have that for a while I'd say, I think 50-60 houses to be built down our side so I will be eating dust by then haha!!

joancmmad

Sarahjane226 wrote: »

Thank you! We are still due to move in in Oct. Hopefully true to their word, and all goes well with weather etc! Did you move in long after the date originally given? How did you find them through out the process?

Yes we will have that for a while I'd say, I think 50-60 houses to be built down our side so I will be eating dust by then haha!!

We were the 1st phase... original date to move in was October 2015 however there were delays which meant dates moved.. November 15 then after Christmas early January 2015 more delays then given March 2016 we got the keys 1st April 2016 but they were delays with building they pushed other houses prior to ours but it seems they are on date with the houses since ours.. very exciting times lay ahead... I know someone mentioned before about leaks but lucky we didn't have any... our snag list was more the tile finish missing grout and seals things like that nothing major...

Sarahjane226

joancmmad wrote: »

We were the 1st phase... original date to move in was October 2015 however there were delays which meant dates moved.. November 15 then after Christmas early January 2015 more delays then given March 2016 we got the keys 1st April 2016 but they were delays with building they pushed other houses prior to ours but it seems they are on date with the houses since ours.. very exciting times lay ahead... I know someone mentioned before about leaks but lucky we didn't have any... our snag list was more the tile finish missing grout and seals things like that nothing major...

Thanks a mill. Great to know 😊 just wondering can you remember is completion date the day you get keys to move in, or the day they're finishing up work (pre snag)?

joancmmad

Sarahjane226 wrote: »

Thanks a mill. Great to know 😊 just wondering can you remember is completion date the day you get keys to move in, or the day they're finishing up work (pre snag)?

We did a snag and had the keys we just organised then for the snag list to be done with the builders. As I said not much on the list so we got it completed the following day or two. One thing I would say to say to the builders on fit out (if I was to go back to that stage) is not to paint the door hinges (as we got ours replaced) as the paint cracked off a few of them looked awful! And ask them to leave some paint as in certain places (like corners) we topped it up after a few weeks unless your changing paint colour that is!

Aph2016

Went up for a quick look, they seem to be doing more building from number 11 onwards. Good progress.

Sarahjane226

Aph2016 wrote: »

Went up for a quick look, they seem to be doing more building from number 11 onwards. Good progress.

They all seem to have caught up to similar level now. Our end started first but they're all being done at the same stages really, a week or so apart is all - very fast! Within a week we saw the first floor go from foundation to an actual build.

How far up was the build looking? Is it still just bottom floor?

Sarahjane226

We were up yesterday and a lot of houses have the ceiling done and first floor started. Back walls practically built, and road marked out.. they're coming on fast. The semi detached are also started, and bungalows practically done - they've windows and doors and all! Looks on track for town houses for October completion hopefully.

Aph2016

That's great! We're going up towards the end of the month otherwise we'll drive ourselves crazy, didn't even know the semi d's were on sale..

Sarahjane226

Bungalow (3 bed semi) on sale now. But the ordinary 3 bed semi aren't on sale yet but being built as they face field we are presuming it's to limit the estate being a massive building site. They face our house so we're glad they're getting built now so that we won't have much building going on out side our door. We are thrilled it's all moving at hood pace

Aph2016

@SarahJane, out of interest, did you use the help to buy refund towards your 10% deposit?

Sarahjane226

Aph2016 wrote: »

@SarahJane, out of interest, did you use the help to buy refund towards your 10% deposit?

That's the plan. We paid 5% to solicitor and will pay 5% from help to buy. We signed contracts 6/7 weeks ago but have not claimed HTB yet as our solicitor is awaiting query responses before our contracts get sent to be signed by builders.

Did you use htb?

Aph2016

Sarahjane226 wrote: »

That's the plan. We paid 5% to solicitor and will pay 5% from help to buy. We signed contracts 6/7 weeks ago but have not claimed HTB yet as our solicitor is awaiting query responses before our contracts get sent to be signed by builders.

Did you use htb?

Well just a heads up, they refused to take the htb as part of our deposit, luckily we had the full 10% saved otherwise we wouldn't be getting the house. I would query this with your solicitor, we tried to push back but they hold all the cards.

They've pretty much taken €45k from us including our 10% deposit and htb.

Sarahjane226

Aph2016 wrote: »

Well just a heads up, they refused to take the htb as part of our deposit, luckily we had the full 10% saved otherwise we wouldn't be getting the house. I would query this with your solicitor, we tried to push back but they hold all the cards.

They've pretty much taken €45k from us including our 10% deposit and htb.

When did you pay this was it long ago? We queried and were told we could use htb as deposit but I'm gonna ring them today now and see! What a joke

Aph2016

We paid the balance of the 10% at the end of May and the htb money was paid from revenue direct to the developers about a month later.

To say I was pissed off at the time would be an understatement, I checked with revenue, our broker and our solicitor and they all said it is supposed to be used towards the deposit but they just refused and we had no choice.

We'll get the htb money back as our solicitor will withhold that amount when paying the balance if the house.

I'd be surprised if they have changed their minds recently as it's good for their cash flow to receive the 10% and the htb money.

Mashed bananas on toast

Hi.

Long time lurker, first time poster.

Moved in to the estate in early June.

We were one of the last to move into the latest phase in the estate, and our home faces on to the green area at the back, towards where the new bungalows etc are being built (so I'm literally witnessing their progress, daily)

I'm extremely pleased with our move, the houses are really well built, and every little detail has been thought out. From the solar panels on the roof, to the cobblelocked front and rear (including the patio area)

We had a choice of a 4 or 3 bed house upon paying the deposit, (Same price) we decided to go with a 3 bed, as they are much better (imo) laid out in the second floor, besides who hasn't wanted a walk in wardrobe lol?

We had a bit of an issue with a leak in our ensuite, (and I know we're not alone) but to be completely fair to the builders, once notified, they promptly rectified the problem.

Not sure how much more building is actually going to take place in the estate, across the green from the builders compound there's a (what is currently) a small cul-de-sac with approx 6 houses, am unsure if that's them finished in that area, or if they'll go on in past it.

All in all, it's a wonderful estate. Really pleased with the house purchase, and our neighbours are just fantastic.

Sarahjane226

Mashed bananas on toast wrote: »

Hi.

Long time lurker, first time poster.

Moved in to the estate in early June.

We were one of the last to move into the latest phase in the estate, and our home faces on to the green area at the back, towards where the new bungalows etc are being built (so I'm literally witnessing their progress, daily)

I'm extremely pleased with our move, the houses are really well built, and every little detail has been thought out. From the solar panels on the roof, to the cobblelocked front and rear (including the patio area)

We had a choice of a 4 or 3 bed house upon paying the deposit, (Same price) we decided to go with a 3 bed, as they are much better (imo) laid out in the second floor, besides who hasn't wanted a walk in wardrobe lol?

We had a bit of an issue with a leak in our ensuite, (and I know we're not alone) but to be completely fair to the builders, once notified, they promptly rectified the problem.

Not sure how much more building is actually going to take place in the estate, across the green from the builders compound there's a (what is currently) a small cul-de-sac with approx 6 houses, am unsure if that's them finished in that area, or if they'll go on in past it.

All in all, it's a wonderful estate. Really pleased with the house purchase, and our neighbours are just fantastic.

Thanks a mill. Nice to know! Did you move in long after the date they had given (was there much delay?)

Yeah they seem to be flying up, we usually pop by on a Sunday to check on ours (I'm very eager!!) Do the builders work Saturdays too? Our worry was that with rathmill being built also by Cavan dev that kilheale would be slow to be built but we are very impressed so far.

Mashed bananas on toast

Sarahjane226 wrote: »

Thanks a mill. Nice to know! Did you move in long after the date they had given (was there much delay?)

Yeah they seem to be flying up, we usually pop by on a Sunday to check on ours (I'm very eager!!) Do the builders work Saturdays too? Our worry was that with rathmill being built also by Cavan dev that kilheale would be slow to be built but we are very impressed so far.

Hi again, there was a little bit of a delay in ours - for sure, I think 2/3 months, but in fairness ours were at the mercy of the winter weather at the time, where the lads doing the building are basking in glorious sunshine (most of the time). So I wouldn't expect too many delays on the newer styled town houses and bungalows.

Re the Saturday work, yes I can confirm they most definitely turn up and work Saturdays too, usually until 1pm or so.

Can I just ask, are you moving into one of the bungalows? they are a beautiful house.

Ta.

mbot

Sarahjane226

Mashed bananas on toast wrote: »

Hi again, there was a little bit of a delay in ours - for sure, I think 2/3 months, but in fairness ours were at the mercy of the winter weather at the time, where the lads are basking in glorious sunshine (most of the time). So I wouldn't expect too many delays on the newer styled town houses and bungalows.

Re the Saturday work, yes I can confirm they most definitely turn up and work Saturdays too, usually until 1pm or so.

Can I just ask, are you moving into one of the bungalows? they are a beautiful house.

Ta.

mbot

We are moving to a town house. The bungalows flew up they were nearly finished before they even released for sale. They are gorgeous.

Yeah they are so fast with building so far. Delighted, we are all excited!! Builders holidays now might slow the houses down a bit but I wouldn't expect by much as they've been great so far

Have you any tips for snag? Anything you encountered?

Lmcd545

We are a townhouse too. I love the look of the bungalows, they really have flown up. Is the bungalow showhouse open?

Aph2016

Anyone received alteration details?

Sarahjane226

Aph2016 wrote: »

Anyone received alteration details?

The options pack with the electrics, tiling etc is it? If so we got it a few weeks ago.

Aph2016

Went up to view the townhouse yesterday. Kitchen is a bit smaller than we expected but we're pretty much happy with everything else.

Sarahjane226

Aph2016 wrote: »

Went up to view the townhouse yesterday. Kitchen is a bit smaller than we expected but we're pretty much happy with everything else.

We viewed also, was very happy with the house. We are a mid terrace and there's a sun tunnel in the hall to create natural light which we didn't know about so we were happy with that.

Do you've an estimated completion date?

Aph2016

I believe we are looking at the start of November. What about yourself?

Sarahjane226

Aph2016 wrote: »

I believe we are looking at the start of November. What about yourself?

I'm not too sure yet. November was mentioned but not sure what stage of November.

They are building very quick so I'm feeling optimistic anyway the only thing slowing us down has been solicitors etc so please god it all wraps up then we just wait for keys