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Castle Farm Dunboyne

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  • Registered Users Posts: 14 househunter21


    I know that a lot of people will be gutted. If it's any help, there are some gorgeous houses being built by Glenveagh in Silver Banks, Stamullen. We decided to buy a 4 bed semi there for less than 400k - bigger and nicer layout than the 4 bed in Dunboyne. The rural area won't be for everyone but you have a beach, train station, etc within a 5 minute drive. Worth checking out if anyone is interested and hopefully it'll be the silver lining that it has been for us!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,066 ✭✭✭CWF


    I know that a lot of people will be gutted. If it's any help, there are some gorgeous houses being built by Glenveagh in Silver Banks, Stamullen. We decided to buy a 4 bed semi there for less than 400k - bigger and nicer layout than the 4 bed in Dunboyne. The rural area won't be for everyone but you have a beach, train station, etc within a 5 minute drive. Worth checking out if anyone is interested and hopefully it'll be the silver lining that it has been for us!

    What phase is yours in? I bought a 4 bed in phase two which is being built right now. They are lovely houses for sure.


  • Registered Users Posts: 14 househunter21


    Our phase is being built now too! We're in the first row of the Mews so the brick work is already being done on the front :-)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,066 ✭✭✭CWF


    Our phase is being built now too! We're in the first row of the Mews so the brick work is already being done on the front :-)

    Nice, I know the ones. Good luck with it!


  • Registered Users Posts: 14 Ciarah1504


    I received an initial email at 12.40 today, a very badly laid out email and replied to that at 13.03. I then got a better laid out email at 14.27 today.
    I received a reply at 16.03 that they booked us an appointment to view on Saturday as Friday was sold out. The price is really bothering me for the size of the house but will take a look and see if we feel it’s suitable.


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  • Registered Users Posts: 11 Homebuyer21


    I hope everyone who is genuinely interested in a house can reserve one. It’s possible a lot of people are just making enquiries and curious but not interested. Some may not have the finance, and so often unfortunately can’t get credit. There have been cancellations in previous phases. Don’t lose hope.

    In my opinion a new house has merits because they don’t have the potentially huge hidden costs of fixing up a second hand house. I heard it can be easy to sink huge money modernising some older second hand houses, and making them energy efficient ...

    I have heard only good things about how Merville build. They seem to stick to their list of first who registered interest get first choice too. It’s reassuring that regulations are so tight following the messes that we’re made during boom time building.

    Houses built now are supposed to be of top quality. I hope everyone finds the home the need. This is a very hard time for buyers. There’re are clearly not enough houses being built in the area.


  • Registered Users Posts: 711 ✭✭✭you2008


    I hope everyone who is genuinely interested in a house can reserve one. It’s possible a lot of people are just making enquiries and curious but not interested. Some may not have the finance, and so often unfortunately can’t get credit. There have been cancellations in previous phases. Don’t lose hope.

    In my opinion a new house has merits because they don’t have the potentially huge hidden costs of fixing up a second hand house. I heard it can be easy to sink huge money modernising some older second hand houses, and making them energy efficient ...

    I have heard only good things about how Merville build. They seem to stick to their list of first who registered interest get first choice too. It’s reassuring that regulations are so tight following the messes that we’re made during boom time building.

    Houses built now are supposed to be of top quality. I hope everyone finds the home the need. This is a very hard time for buyers. There’re are clearly not enough houses being built in the area.

    I had someone offer me to pay him to get on top of the waiting list ( of course pay after deposit) I did not take it, as I think it B*hit, please dont ask who are they, but i was offered ( not related to this development by the way)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12 calmness


    ongarite wrote: »
    Prices up by 35 to 40K per house type since December.
    4 bed at 500K, 3 bed end of terrace at 410-420K and mid-terrace to 390K.

    Big money for FTB even with HTB.


    This is just insane hike in prices, add another 30-40k to do the flooring and furniture. I really wonder if it will fetch 450k for a second hand 3 bed in that area!


  • Registered Users Posts: 3 BucketListers


    calmness wrote: »
    This is just insane hike in prices, add another 30-40k to do the flooring and furniture. I really wonder if it will fetch 450k for a second hand 3 bed in that area!
    I don't know what second hand houses you are looking that come fully furnished! ��


  • Registered Users Posts: 5 Marscall16


    Hey everyone, I also purchased in phase 2 and I am in the back row. Builder has told us final valuation should be early July and Mid to End July for Snagging and Close.

    Very excited to move in and its been very helpful reading through this thread.


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  • Registered Users Posts: 40 Wormy001


    Marscall16 wrote: »
    Hey everyone, I also purchased in phase 2 and I am in the back row. Builder has told us final valuation should be early July and Mid to End July for Snagging and Close.

    Very excited to move in and its been very helpful reading through this thread.

    Getting closer alright! We are really hoping to be in by Mid August but might be wishful thinking :D


  • Registered Users Posts: 5 Marscall16


    Does anyone who has moved in already have recommendations for a tiler and floorer?


  • Registered Users Posts: 21 Raighne01


    Marscall16 wrote: »
    Does anyone who has moved in already have recommendations for a tiler and floorer?

    We got laminate flooring downstairs and carpet on the stairs and in the bedrooms - supplied and fitted from Ashbourne Home Centre, very happy with it!


  • Registered Users Posts: 5 FTBuyer2021


    Hello,

    I am using Ratoath Carpets for laminate and carpet. They did the showhouse. Re tiling, Walsh Tiling is a local company with great reviews.

    Hope this helps!
    Marscall16 wrote: »
    Does anyone who has moved in already have recommendations for a tiler and floorer?


  • Registered Users Posts: 13 Harleyheels_92


    Hi folks! Just an update for anyone who is buying in row 33-42, we snagged our house on Friday 11th June and it should be ready for final snag this Wednesday. There was very little on the snag list that was in any way major. Our bedroom door had to be replaced as it was warped, the insulation in the attic had to be laid and finished off properly, some plasterwork had to be fixed and the weep holes in the back wall of the house had to be cleared as some were blocked. Other than that it was all cosmetic stuff that we can fix ourselves once we’re moved in. We’re hoping to be able to close on Friday 2nd July! Hope everything goes well with everyone else who is closing soon! :)


  • Registered Users Posts: 122 ✭✭BrosnanL27


    Hi folks! Just an update for anyone who is buying in row 33-42, we snagged our house on Friday 11th June and it should be ready for final snag this Wednesday. There was very little on the snag list that was in any way major. Our bedroom door had to be replaced as it was warped, the insulation in the attic had to be laid and finished off properly, some plasterwork had to be fixed and the weep holes in the back wall of the house had to be cleared as some were blocked. Other than that it was all cosmetic stuff that we can fix ourselves once we’re moved in. We’re hoping to be able to close on Friday 2nd July! Hope everything goes well with everyone else who is closing soon! :)

    So exciting! Thanks for posting this. We were snagged last Friday and it was mostly cosmetic bits too thankfully. Hoping to close in the next two weeks all going well! Best of luck and we will hopefully meet you soon!

    FYI for anyone needing a snagger the one we used was excellent - so detailed and thorough. His name is Mick and he's from snagmyhouse.ie. He has done a few houses in the estate so he is really knowledgeable.


  • Registered Users Posts: 3 BucketListers


    We snagged on 4th June, was told they were finished 17th June, went out to check the snags that day, some were done some were not. Told today they would be ready to check again tomorrow Wednesday 23rd June. Hoping they are all done this time around.
    Wasn't happy with the kitchen counter coming in two pieces and being joined at the hob, feel like it's not particularly safe as I don't think it will hold the hob long term, but was told that's how the showhouse is so they won't be changing it....it definitely more noticeable in our house than the showhouse which is annoying, but feel like I am stuck in a rock and a hard place. Is everyone else's counter in two pieces joined at the hob?


  • Registered Users Posts: 15 barbarosa


    We snagged on 4th June, was told they were finished 17th June, went out to check the snags that day, some were done some were not. Told today they would be ready to check again tomorrow Wednesday 23rd June. Hoping they are all done this time around.
    Wasn't happy with the kitchen counter coming in two pieces and being joined at the hob, feel like it's not particularly safe as I don't think it will hold the hob long term, but was told that's how the showhouse is so they won't be changing it....it definitely more noticeable in our house than the showhouse which is annoying, but feel like I am stuck in a rock and a hard place. Is everyone else's counter in two pieces joined at the hob?


    ==========
    That is interesting - we never saw this when visiting the showhouse (did not pay all that much attention to the counter-top, tbh), did anyone who already moved in or did the snagging recently notice it?


    Also - appreciate if You guys can update re' broadband - still only on mobile option? Is any way to help things move from our end - i.e send a collective letter to a network provider, or can this only be done by the builder' company?


    Thx


  • Registered Users Posts: 11 Homebuyer21


    barbarosa wrote: »
    ==========
    That is interesting - we never saw this when visiting the showhouse (did not pay all that much attention to the counter-top, tbh), did anyone who already moved in or did the snagging recently notice it?


    Also - appreciate if You guys can update re' broadband - still only on mobile option? Is any way to help things move from our end - i.e send a collective letter to a network provider, or can this only be done by the builder' company?


    Thx

    Hi, I was told prepaypower.ie do some offer on broadband, and cover Castle Farm. They offer fibre broadband with electricity. I don’t know much more, but might be worth checking out?


  • Registered Users Posts: 21 Raighne01


    Still only mobile at the moment. Although Virgin were laying fibre lines a week or two ago so they might be available as an option soon. Nothing that can be done to speed up the process with Eir.


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  • Registered Users Posts: 5 Homie125


    Raighne01 wrote: »
    I'll PM you now!

    I think it'll be a while before the broadband is sorted.
    No space lost on the second floor, the bannister was broken just outside the master bedroom and the second stairs went above the first stairs.


    Sorry am late to this thread but Raighne01, I was wondering if you could also dm details of attic conversion and putting in stairs. Photos look great! TIA


  • Registered Users Posts: 40 Wormy001


    May be a silly question:

    Once people received their MPRN, did you just sign up to an electricity provider online and then let the builders know once it was active? Do we need to ask for anything additional since its a first time connection?


  • Registered Users Posts: 15 barbarosa


    Wormy001 wrote: »
    May be a silly question:

    Once people received their MPRN, did you just sign up to an electricity provider online and then let the builders know once it was active? Do we need to ask for anything additional since its a first time connection?


    ==================================
    I rang up Bord Gáis this week (online accnt set-up was throwing up an error for whatever reason) - they need an accnt nmbr (if You have one with them already then same accnt nmbr will be used, else they create a new one for You), Your MPRN, address (current + new one, probably only new address should suffice), and perhaps billing details (not sure on this - as I already have an accnt with them so they have billing/card details)...
    Then I got an email from Bord Gáis that new accnt setup could not yet be completed yet - and gave me a ph nmrb from ESB Networks - to call them and find out what the issue was...rang them - they already had all the details for the house, names, etc - just were missing a wiring certificate - so I emailed builder - they were aware and said that will be sent in to ESB shortly....

    I suspect once certs get into ESB:
    1. ESB -> will inform Bord Gais all is good from their perspective
    2. Bord Gais will confirm to me that accnt was setup
    3. Done




    Hope this helps (I think if certs were sent out already for all the Phase 2 houses, You should only have to register with Your provider and will not need to talk to ESB, as well)


    Good Luck


  • Registered Users Posts: 15 barbarosa


    barbarosa wrote: »
    ==================================
    I rang up Bord Gáis this week (online accnt set-up was throwing up an error for whatever reason) - they need an accnt nmbr (if You have one with them already then same accnt nmbr will be used, else they create a new one for You), Your MPRN, address (current + new one, probably only new address should suffice), and perhaps billing details (not sure on this - as I already have an accnt with them so they have billing/card details)...
    Then I got an email from Bord Gáis that new accnt setup could not yet be completed yet - and gave me a ph nmrb from ESB Networks - to call them and find out what the issue was...rang them - they already had all the details for the house, names, etc - just were missing a wiring certificate - so I emailed builder - they were aware and said that will be sent in to ESB shortly....

    I suspect once certs get into ESB:
    1. ESB -> will inform Bord Gais all is good from their perspective
    2. Bord Gais will confirm to me that accnt was setup
    3. Done




    Hope this helps (I think if certs were sent out already for all the Phase 2 houses, You should only have to register with Your provider and will not need to talk to ESB, as well)


    Good Luck

    Out of interest ... anyone in Phase 2 (3rd row of houses) managed to register succesfully for electricity?
    Just wondering if we're the only ones having this problem to register for electricity/ESB?

    Thx


  • Registered Users Posts: 40 Wormy001


    barbarosa wrote: »
    Out of interest ... anyone in Phase 2 (3rd row of houses) managed to register succesfully for electricity?
    Just wondering if we're the only ones having this problem to register for electricity/ESB?

    Thx

    We are in the same row as you but are yet to try. When we emailed the builder they said to sign up so when they send the certs over it’s ready to go. Didn’t get the impression there was much urgency? But could be wrong. Will give it a try this weekend and let you know if we manage it.


  • Registered Users Posts: 21 Raighne01


    barbarosa wrote: »
    ==========
    That is interesting - we never saw this when visiting the showhouse (did not pay all that much attention to the counter-top, tbh), did anyone who already moved in or did the snagging recently notice it?


    Also - appreciate if You guys can update re' broadband - still only on mobile option? Is any way to help things move from our end - i.e send a collective letter to a network provider, or can this only be done by the builder' company?


    Thx


    It looks like virgin media broadband is available now!


  • Registered Users Posts: 11 Homebuyer21


    Wormy001 wrote: »
    We are in the same row as you but are yet to try. When we emailed the builder they said to sign up so when they send the certs over it’s ready to go. Didn’t get the impression there was much urgency? But could be wrong. Will give it a try this weekend and let you know if we manage it.

    We also had hassle with it. I set up an account with one provider. But the builder said they couldn’t see we had registered on the system. I re-registered with electric Ireland. I told them electricity was connected on the site and that a meter had been put up and I appeared on the system straight away.
    I’d try again with electric Ireland if you’re having difficulty as they are the source provider for the estate. Once they have electricity it’ll speed up the process of getting home bond and snagging etc.


  • Registered Users Posts: 40 Wormy001


    barbarosa wrote: »
    Out of interest ... anyone in Phase 2 (3rd row of houses) managed to register succesfully for electricity?
    Just wondering if we're the only ones having this problem to register for electricity/ESB?

    Thx

    Following up on this. We setup online on Friday but our order is still showing up as processing. So I don't know if there are any issues as such. According to the Builder the electricity will be setup on Wednesday so I presume that means the certs will be sent today or tomorrow.



    Also, has anyone got any recommendation for blinds? Looking to get a booking put in for as soon as we get the house :)


  • Registered Users Posts: 1 okelleher1


    Hello all!
    We are snagging #<MOD SNIP> this Friday. Hopefully close soon thereafter. Really looking forward to moving in!
    Any tips on security, curtains, internet provider, or other items of relevance would be great to hear from you guys!

    I picked up a lot from the earlier posts already so much appreciated!
    Cheers.


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  • Registered Users Posts: 13 Harleyheels_92


    okelleher1 wrote: »
    Hello all!
    We are snagging #<MOD SNIP> this Friday. Hopefully close soon thereafter. Really looking forward to moving in!
    Any tips on security, curtains, internet provider, or other items of relevance would be great to hear from you guys!

    I picked up a lot from the earlier posts already so much appreciated!
    Cheers.

    Virgin media broadband is only available at the moment and we have been given an installation date of 5 weeks from now, which is an absolute farce to be honest. Going to make moving in and working from home very difficult because the mobile data signals in the house is very bad also, presumably due to the thick walls and thick insulation!


  • Registered Users Posts: 13 Harleyheels_92


    Hi everyone, we just moved in this weekend and things are finally coming together! One thing we can’t seem to figure out at all is the heating system, and in this weather we are absolutely boiling! Does anyone know if the heating system works as air conditioning as well? The menu book button on the top right hand side of the thermostats doesn’t seem to respond to touch so we are a bit lost! Any help/advice would be greatly appreciated :)



  • Registered Users Posts: 15 barbarosa


    1. Broadband

    As we're expecting a move-in date close to end'of august into our house (Phase 2, 3rd row of houses) - I went ahead and ordered a VirginMedia fiblre/tv bundle today; first I received an email with the order nmbr, then another another email with my new account number, next I received a text about an hour later that a technician will call to the house on 02 Sept; also confirmed with the Customer Support on the whatsapp that is required - as they will most likely need to set-up the connection points, so no real "plug and play" atm for the internet equipment.

    If You guys already snagged or expecting to soon, do not delay that - try to place the broadband order asap as takes a 5-6 weeks


    2.

    Electricity

    I finally received the "update" email from BoardGais with the account "welcome package" - so that I presume means that builder sent in the wiring certificates to "ESB" and they connected the house to electricity, so presume that part is sorted, also


    3.

    Snagging - we did not yet get a date - we're further down the road, but presumingly will be within next week-two - there was still some cosmetic work in progress at the house, heating connectivity, etc; hope to get there soon, also


    Best of luck to everyone.



  • Registered Users Posts: 122 ✭✭BrosnanL27


    Hey I contacted the company that supplied the heatpump and they said it only heats! No cooling option :( The house does be boiling, although we have not moved in yet. Hoping it won't normally be as hot and it's just down to the freak heatwave. Did you get your broadband and tv sorted? VM have told us Sept 23rd for installation!! Currently on the phone to them to try get it sooner.



  • Registered Users Posts: 122 ✭✭BrosnanL27


    Yes great advice re Virgin Media - they are painfully slow at the moment. We are hoping to move in around the first week of August..we have our keys but need flooring etc done first. Best of luck and will be good to meet you soon!



  • Registered Users Posts: 5 Marscall16


    We are in 2nd Phase/3rd row and have our keys since last week. Virgin gave us date of 12th of August for installation which is not that bad, but also been on to them to try and get it sooner. Hoping to be moved in by start of August 🤞



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  • Registered Users Posts: 40 Wormy001


    We're in pretty much the exact same boat as you.

    We are further down the row too and are hoping to potentially get the snag done in the next week or two. Electricity went live on Wednesday (apparently the issue we were having was ESB not installing the meter?). And having the same timing problem with Virgin. Both of us working from home so badly need to have a stable internet. But it's all moving in the right direction so can't complain too much :)

    Was down looking at the houses during the week and the place is looking great. The next phase of houses seem to be going up quite fast and its nice seeing more and more people moving in.



  • Registered Users Posts: 13 Harleyheels_92


    Hi, we got broadband sorted after kicking up a fuss with Virgin Media; they gave us a priority appointment for the next day!

    We were talking to Eddie about the heating and he said it doesn’t cool unfortunately, although we might look into getting that installed eventually, depending on price, amount of work, etc.

    We are getting Sky in for TV but haven’t had a chance to with all the running around, so Netflix it is for the time being! :)



  • Registered Users Posts: 2 aoifec1234


    Hi All,

    Recently found this thread and so far it’s been very helpful , thanks!

    We have secured a 3 bed end of terrace in phase 3 - due for completion Q4.

    I was wondering if anyone in the 3 bed houses has put in an island in the kitchen , and how does it look?

    Hope everyone Is settling in well in their new homes! :)

    Thanks,

    Aoife



  • Registered Users Posts: 15 barbarosa


    Hey, Aoife, welcome to this thread

    We did not put an island in the kitchen as we have other layout plans (did not move in yet, hopefully in the next few weeks), but the company we work with for some furniture around the house - they suggested straight away that an island would fit nicely in the kitchen if we wanted to; (they saw the kitchen plan on the Castle Farrm Youtube video)

    I can DM You the company details, if You wanted to check some design options with them.

    Rgds...



  • Registered Users Posts: 2 aoifec1234


    Awh that would be terrific if you could DM me their details. Thanks very much!



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  • Registered Users Posts: 2 Olive21


    Hi all,

    This thread has been so helpful! We’ve purchased in phase 3 and I’m just wondering if anyone has managed to make any changes to their kitchen and bathroom tiles etc?

    Thanks in advance! :)



  • Registered Users Posts: 15 barbarosa


    Hey, usually just "minor" changes are considered/approved for the new builds, You should really discuss this with the builder (note that some things, like kitchen, for example, is supplied and fitted by a 3rd party, so that may be harder to change, depending on what You have in mind, while other things, like tiling - i.e design/color - is fitted directly by the builder and they work with a specific supplier - so You may work with the builder to review/change style - again depending on what You have in mind).

    Best of luck ...



  • Registered Users Posts: 40 Wormy001


    Had our Snag done today. So moving along now. Fingers crossed the remaining bits close up fast. 🤞

    Hoping to be in by the end of the month.

    Virgin Media initially gave us an install date of 23rd of September! but they have since called us 3 times offering us cancellation installs. Hopefully they'll have something nearer the end of the month when we have the keys.

    Have provisionally booked in floors and appliances too so just hoping everything comes together nicely and all the dates work out and no more moving around is needed.



  • Registered Users Posts: 122 ✭✭BrosnanL27


    Great stuff! We moved in last weekend! Pinching ourselves that we actually own such a lovely house! Feeling very lucky.

    We ended up having to move a few dates around (for floors etc) but that was just because our bank were so slow. Hopefully all work out for you!

    VM are absolute chancers. Seem to give everyone a ridiculous date initially and then call to say they can actually install much sooner 🤷🏼‍♀️ We've had no problems with their broadband so far so it's worth the hassle with them.



  • Registered Users Posts: 40 Wormy001


    Congrats on moving in. Must be a lovely feeling!

    Hopefully won't be too long behind you. Had another call from Virgin about the cancellation install. I'm just imaging the week we actually move in they won't have any of these 😅



  • Registered Users Posts: 2 Goreil1986


    Hi All, would you be able to share their details, we just bought in phase 3 and are also hoping to get an island installed. Did you have any luck with the company that installed it, Bspace?



  • Registered Users Posts: 122 ✭✭BrosnanL27


    Hey

    Congrats!

    We tried to design an island through BeSpace but it was an absolute waste of time. They had no interest whatsoever and the choices were very limited. We instead used Agnes at Tierney Kitchens and found her brilliant. The only downside was they would not install the island for us as they only install full kitchens. We have someone coming to the house this week to put it together for us. I can DM you pics once it's done.



  • Registered Users Posts: 5 Marscall16


    Hi Olive, we asked the builder to leave all our bathrooms untiled and they did. They also reimbursed us the cost of labour for installing the tiles. We were too late to make changes to the kitchen (larger space for hob, change oven/microwave space to space for double oven) but think this would have also been possible



  • Registered Users Posts: 2 Goreil1986


    Thanks a million for that, would be great to see how it looks finished. Seems to be the case with BeSpace alright so good to have an alternative. Also looking to have some modifications done to the cabinet layouts so they hopefully Tierney Kitchens can help us out too.



  • Registered Users Posts: 2 Olive21


    Thank you so much and that sounds like a good plan to me about the tiles too. Really appreciate your reply ☺️



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