Westfield Leixlip

rui7

Hi,

I'm looking to contact any of the people who were queuing for the 3 beds on Sat morning at the new development in Leixlip. House numbers 17-27. PM me here.

Thanks,

R

allym

rui7 wrote: »

Hi,

I'm looking to contact any of the people who were queuing for the 3 beds on Sat morning at the new development in Leixlip. House numbers 17-27. PM me here.

Thanks,

R

Do you know how many they actually sold? I didn’t really get a straight answer on that and was told I could go on the cancellation list. I won’t be looking to buy until later this year anyway but more out of curiosity

rui7

Not sure how many were sold. There were 20 units available, mostly 3 bed semis and then 4/5 beds semis. Pretty sure all the 3 beds were sold. The agents said the builders may release more to be sold but they wanted to sell the initial phase first.

rui7

i heard all sold out except two 4 beds

allym

rui7 wrote: »

i heard all sold out except two 4 beds

Really interesting, thanks for that.

tastyburger

Anybody in the process of buying in Westfield Leixlip, please Private Message me so we can compare notes..

mickey15ie

Anyone know what phase will be released when and where?

Also has anyone spoke to the builders in regards to making certain changes to the kitchen for example making the island bigger?

ClaireSh

We were out yesterday to view westfield. Most houses that they are selling seem to be close to the pylons that go over the housing estate. We seriously considered buying a house that we later realised is less than 100m from the pylon but it doesn't seem to bother anyone else. I researched about the pylons and their adverse health effects but seem to have contradicting views. Is this something I shouldn't think about too much. The houses are amazing!

Spiderpig085

mickey15ie wrote: »

Anyone know what phase will be released when and where?

Also has anyone spoke to the builders in regards to making certain changes to the kitchen for example making the island bigger?

We had this discussion. They said it shouldnt be a problem if there is funds etc. Classic builders.

Spiderpig085

tastyburger wrote: »

Anybody in the process of buying in Westfield Leixlip, please Private Message me so we can compare notes..

Can I ask what prompted you to start this thread?

mickey15ie

Spiderpig085 wrote: »

We had this discussion. They said it shouldnt be a problem if there is funds etc. Classic builders.

I work for a builder myself but ill let that comment pass ha ha

CaughtFire

mickey15ie wrote: »

Anyone know what phase will be released when and where?

Also has anyone spoke to the builders in regards to making certain changes to the kitchen for example making the island bigger?

I was over there today, they have a small number in this current phase left, I was interested in a 4 bed as there’s only 2 left in this phase (number 10) but it’s facing one of the future apartment blocks and their parking spaces which put me off (parking, sunlight blocked etc)

Next phase expected to be released around August, but not confirmed. Was told there’s 170 due to be built/sold in total, only 60 have been sold/released so far.

buffalo

mickey15ie wrote: »

Also has anyone spoke to the builders in regards to making certain changes to the kitchen for example making the island bigger?

We're starting to look into extras, I'd be interested to hear of anyone's experiences or prices.

Spiderpig085

buffalo wrote: »

We're starting to look into extras, I'd be interested to hear of anyone's experiences or prices.

We are going to be exchanging contracts soon. So I guess closer to the time of our build we will get back to this.

Did you guys get any tiling included rather than the allowance? I know on the original site it mentioned "Extensive tiling throughout".

RCL173

buffalo wrote: »

We're starting to look into extras, I'd be interested to hear of anyone's experiences or prices.

We’d also be interested in hearing people’s experiences in adding extras. In particular making changes to the kitchen. Has anyone spoken the kitchen supplier yet?

Spiderpig085

RCL173 wrote: »

We’d also be interested in hearing people’s experiences in adding extras. In particular making changes to the kitchen. Has anyone spoken the kitchen supplier yet?

What are you interested in changing in particular? Curious what others are doing. Might just be a thing that everyone wants the same thing. We have not spoken to anyone yet.

buffalo

Spiderpig085 wrote: »

What are you interested in changing in particular? Curious what others are doing. Might just be a thing that everyone wants the same thing. We have not spoken to anyone yet.

This is what we've asked about:
- outside tap
- sockets in attic
- electricity supply to shed
- Cat 5 network cabling around the house

We found out that the outside tap is standard, which is good news at least.

RCL173

Spiderpig085 wrote: »

What are you interested in changing in particular? Curious what others are doing. Might just be a thing that everyone wants the same thing. We have not spoken to anyone yet.

I’d be interested in changing the kitchen a bit like making the island bigger and change the worktop.
Want to inquire about getting sockets in the attic as well.
Would like to change the shape of the tray in the en suite bathroom and the type of shower fittings but that’s not a major priority.

RCL173

buffalo wrote: »

This is what we've asked about:
- outside tap
- sockets in attic
- electricity supply to shed
- Cat 5 network cabling around the house

We found out that the outside tap is standard, which is good news at least.

What type of cabling is currently going into the houses?

buffalo

RCL173 wrote: »

What type of cabling is currently going into the houses?

In terms of networking? None that I know of.

allym

For those who have bought recently, what was the rough completion date they gave? We’re also looking at these and just curious of the timeline.

RCL173

allym wrote: »

For those who have bought recently, what was the rough completion date they gave? We’re also looking at these and just curious of the timeline.

Was told January, but these things always get delayed from what I’ve seen with friends buying

hanlon586

buffalo wrote: »

We're starting to look into extras, I'd be interested to hear of anyone's experiences or prices.

You arrange your kitchen directly with the kitchen supplier so you can pick and choose style and layout you want. We ended up going for the bigger island which we paid for (style and colour change was free).

Kitchen supplier were lovely to deal with

allym

Had a look at the planning website and they have put in to change the layouts and front elevation of the houses on the close and the avenue. Has anyone here who has bought these heard anything about what they’re looking to change?

buffalo

When I checked the planning permission at the time of purchase, the apartment block near us was only 3 storey. It's now 4 storey, with a planning application to add a 5th. Less sunlight for my garden, more through traffic on the road I was hoping my kids could play on, and less green areas due to the extra car parking needed.

While I understand why you wouldn't mention this to potential buyers, I'm disappointed it wasn't communicated in any way. It would've affected our decision to buy - whether enough not to proceed, I don't know, but I'm not happy.

the construction of an additional floor to the approved 4 storey apartment block - Block A, previously granted planning permission under reg. ref. 16/282 and 17/1374, comprising of an additional 5 no. 2 bed apartments along with amendments to the site layout to provide for the required additional car parking spaces along with all other ancillary site development works

File number 18662 at http://webgeo.kildarecoco.ie/public/planningsearch/171

allym

It does seem a bit unfair that they can keep changing the plan as they go when it directly affects the houses already sold

Aine33

that's surprising. big difference from 3 to 5 floors.

snipanda

I was told today that it will be 4-5 floors.

heksa78

For any of you who haven't made their decision yet we will be putting up our lovely house for sale soon. It is the 2nd estate down from Westfield no phylons, lovely garden, cul de sac area. House fully rennovated and extended to 5 bed (attic conversion) huge south facing garden and playhouse for kids. C1 rated with CCTV, new windows, kitchen and modern bathrooms. For more info pls send me PM.
K

esker075

We were told no changes to the kitchen by Gallaghers Kitchens. The height of the presses are very high. Apparently its "new modern look". A little dysfunctional as lots of people will need a step to get to the top of the press. We were told today our house should be ready for snagging in 3-4 weeks.

allym

esker075 wrote: »

We were told no changes to the kitchen by Gallaghers Kitchens. The height of the presses are very high. Apparently its "new modern look". A little dysfunctional as lots of people will need a step to get to the top of the press. We were told today our house should be ready for snagging in 3-4 weeks.

That’s very exciting, best of luck with it!

RCL173

Hi, I went to have a look at the estate at the weekend and it looks like people have started moving in. I’ve bought in the second phase but was wondering for those in the first phase how they found the snagging process and if there were any delays from the original completion date they had been given?

PhilipJ

There is a Facebook group set up for anyone who purchased https://www.facebook.com/groups/142104053299885/

RisingDamp

Does anyone know when the third phase will be a)completed and b) on sale?

the_syco

heksa78 wrote: »

For any of you who haven't made their decision yet we will be putting up our lovely house for sale soon.

Why the flip so soon after construction? Is the apartment block that bad?

heksa78

we are selling at Rinawade estate, not Wesfield

Spiderpig085

PhilipJ wrote: »

There is a Facebook group set up for anyone who purchased https://www.facebook.com/groups/142104053299885/

Is this still active? Applied to access over a week ago.

buffalo

Spiderpig085 wrote: »

Is this still active? Applied to access over a week ago.

It is, but I think the admin might be on holidays.

RisingDamp

Are people not put off by the two electricity pylons which are in the middle of the estate? From what I gather there is no intention of either being removed

allym

They can’t be removed as they serve the surrounding areas.

And for me, no I don’t have an issue with them. Others might and that’s fine. But for me, once they’re not directly in front/behind the house, I’m not concerned

SMPM

Hi there, does anyone know if there are houses still available here ? And if it's in the next phase have they gone up by much ?! Looking at the three beds. Thanks a mil

chabba

RCL173 wrote: »

Hi, I went to have a look at the estate at the weekend and it looks like people have started moving in. I’ve bought in the second phase but was wondering for those in the first phase how they found the snagging process and if there were any delays from the original completion date they had been given?

Hi Have you got any update as this thread looks very quite

RCL173

chabba wrote: »

Hi Have you got any update as this thread looks very quite

No update, I bought in the second phase so not due to move in until December. From what I can see though they’re building the houses fast enough.

buffalo

chabba wrote: »

Hi Have you got any update as this thread looks very quite

If it's any help, we bought at end of Phase I. Original estimate in April for snagging stage was September, and that's still the case now, though it's very much the end of September.

chabba

Thanks guys,as per estate agents estimate is end of 2018 for phase 2 I think it may go down to Jan-Feb 19 with December holidays.

Charliefoxtrot

I am looking at the property price register and see that a 4 bed semi at the front of the estate no. 31 The Gardens sold for €378000 in July yet they are looking for €400,000 for a similar 4 bed semi-detached with a side entrance in front of the proposed block of apartments. Can someone explain why this is the case?

RCL173

Charliefoxtrot wrote: »

I am looking at the property price register and see that a 4 bed semi at the front of the estate no. 31 The Gardens sold for €378000 in July yet they are looking for €400,000 for a similar 4 bed semi-detached with a side entrance in front of the proposed block of apartments. Can someone explain why this is the case?

The PPR shows the VAT exclusive price for new houses so add on 13.5% for what it actually sold for.

allym

Charliefoxtrot wrote: »

I am looking at the property price register and see that a 4 bed semi at the front of the estate no. 31 The Gardens sold for €378000 in July yet they are looking for €400,000 for a similar 4 bed semi-detached with a side entrance in front of the proposed block of apartments. Can someone explain why this is the case?

Doesn’t include vat as far as I know. But the purchase price (as advertised) includes vat. Also some of the houses have bigger gardens, different orientation etc. I’d ask the estate agent to clarify

Charliefoxtrot

RCL173 wrote: »

The PPR shows the VAT exclusive price for new houses so add on 13.5% for what it actually sold for.

Right so the €400,000 price tag on that house on front of the apartments must be inclusive of VAT. Might need to get that confirmed by the selling agents.

RCL173

Charliefoxtrot wrote: »

Right so the €400,000 price tag on that house on front of the apartments must be inclusive of VAT. Might need to get that confirmed by the selling agents.

I think those houses facing the apartments are discounted as well because they’re close to the apartment. That’s what the agent told me before

jozi

Trying to find out if there are 4 beds left here and if/when they might go on sale if anyone knows?