Room to Improve.

sunbabe08 · 22-09-2019 11:25PM

How in god's name is that house an improvement?? The pebble dashed house next to a modern extension, who thought that was gonna be pretty??

Surely they could have gotten a bit of land and built a house cheaper for that??

I miss the couple from last week ðŸ˜ðŸ˜

Princess Calla · 22-09-2019 11:27PM

One of the houses in grand design last year used plywood for the walls I think it was, instead of plastering them. The James speyer inspired house...aka ferris buellers day off house. It actually did look gorgeous... I can't link as new account.

Really didn't like this episode... Why did they even bother with a budget...him with his piecharts making it look like he was being prudent, when every conversation was sure add another 50k ... He should check into "the joes school of economics " I'm sure he'd have had a buyer for the shower all lined up

Liked the garden but after spending a million I would like to have abit more to say than that!!

mfceiling · 22-09-2019 11:31PM

smelly sock wrote: »

Your probably not dealing with labourers on 60-70k a year

Can you get me the number of the lad paying 60 -70k a year for labourers cause I'm giving up the ceilings in the morning.

riemann · 22-09-2019 11:32PM

smelly sock wrote: »

Trinity.

Trinity College Dublin awarded you a Doctorate in Economics?

I had heard they were slipping down the world rankings, now I know why.

AndrewJRenko · 22-09-2019 11:41PM

seablue wrote: »

They started with a budget of 280k!

How can people magic up an extra 100k+ ??

By selling your data.

AndrewJRenko · 22-09-2019 11:42PM

harr wrote: »

Had a quick look on daft ...some serious houses around commuter belt for 1 million and most have good transport links. Yes I know they want Dublin but why not live in luxury in the country side.

They don't want to spend 3-4 hours each, each day stuck in a car or on a train. 30 minute cycle to Google from there.

Princess Calla · 22-09-2019 11:52PM

AndrewJRenko wrote: »

They don't want to spend 3-4 hours each, each day stuck in a car or on a train. 30 minute cycle to Google from there.

Sea views in howth, dart probably 50 mins to grand canal dock.

Clontarf probably 35mins

New estate in dun laoire around 800k probably 15 mins on dart

Plenty of other options.

jos28 · 23-09-2019 12:00AM

ShamoBuc wrote: »

Poor episode.
Budget was a joke.
'Loved' the courtyard but couldn't sit in it because of the sheer noise of the traffic.
Jungle Book room for an adult- simply not 'cool' at all.
Kitchen will need fo be painted shortly as it really is too 'in your face'.
She seemed nice and level headed but he seemed, a bit out there.
The green in the bedroom was seriously nice.
Just under a million for that, no thanks.

I agree with all of the above but would add my dislike of plywood kitchens. I always think they look as if 'we had no money left for the kitchen so we got this made'. Not a fan - I bet Dermot has one in his new house.
LOL at FP and the Hilda Ogden comparison. Mr Jos said exactly the same when he saw it - Hilda Ogden's muriel

Purple Mountain · 23-09-2019 12:10AM

How would one get a job in Google?

Neames · 23-09-2019 01:46AM

Purple Mountain wrote: »

How would one get a job in Google?

Google it!

freshpopcorn · 23-09-2019 03:42AM

Look at the people upstairs for the ending!
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AndrewJRenko · 23-09-2019 06:44AM

Princess Calla wrote: »

Sea views in howth, dart probably 50 mins to grand canal dock.

Clontarf probably 35mins

New estate in dun laoire around 800k probably 15 mins on dart

Plenty of other options.

Not really - you won't get a detached house in Howth or Clontarf or Dun Laoghaire for that kind of money.

https://www.myhome.ie/residential/dublin-county/property-for-sale-in-howth?minprice=600000&maxprice=800000

https://www.myhome.ie/residential/dublin-3/property-for-sale-in-clontarf?minprice=600000&maxprice=800000

https://www.myhome.ie/residential/dublin-county/property-for-sale-in-dun-laoghaire?minprice=600000&maxprice=800000

And if you do, you'll probably need to get Dermot in for another €250k build to bring it up to scratch.

She mentioned that she grew up in the area, so she may well have family connections nearby.

LirW · 23-09-2019 07:46AM

Princess Calla wrote: »

Sea views in howth, dart probably 50 mins to grand canal dock.

Clontarf probably 35mins

New estate in dun laoire around 800k probably 15 mins on dart

Plenty of other options.

I still think, even though it's crazy money, that a house in top spec on a detached site exactly the way you want it in one of Dublin's most popular postcodes isn't that bad value for money. It's A rated, they have a fairly big plot for the fact it's in Dublin and pretty close to everywhere with good schools. If you buy a second hand house you'll still spend a substantial sum to bring it up to scratch. If you want the privacy of your own plot that comes at a premium as well and they clearly didn't want to buy in a new-built estate.

I question yer man's whole plan on proudly showing how we spend 120k more than wanted to on national TV as a project manager as well as his wallpaper yoke but if I'd see the house on daft I'd certainly think it is a very nice house.

youcancallmeal · 23-09-2019 08:14AM

LirW wrote: »

I still think, even though it's crazy money, that a house in top spec on a detached site exactly the way you want it in one of Dublin's most popular postcodes isn't that bad value for money.

I would agree. I think the only thing they overpaid for was the initial 580 for the old house that didn't even look habitable. They were probably in a bidding war if that's what they paid for it. The completed build is high spec with what appears to be an air to water heat pump and underfloor heating. Across the road in Scholarstown Wood you're looking at 727 for a detached 5 bed with no front garden and postage stamp size back garden. Also not much privacy in a big estate like that which some people would highly value

smelly sock · 23-09-2019 08:26AM

LirW wrote: »

I still think, even though it's crazy money, that a house in top spec on a detached site exactly the way you want it in one of Dublin's most popular postcodes isn't that bad value for money. It's A rated, they have a fairly big plot for the fact it's in Dublin and pretty close to everywhere with good schools. If you buy a second hand house you'll still spend a substantial sum to bring it up to scratch. If you want the privacy of your own plot that comes at a premium as well and they clearly didn't want to buy in a new-built estate.

I question yer man's whole plan on proudly showing how we spend 120k more than wanted to on national TV as a project manager as well as his wallpaper yoke but if I'd see the house on daft I'd certainly think it is a very nice house.

Yeh look i think this couple obviously work very hard and probably have very little down time so when they relax they want to do it in luxury. For me personally its silly money. Id rather buy a serious house 20-30 mins out the road and not have to rip the guts out of it.

They have put themseleves on national tv so are fully open to people criticisms and opinions.

splinter65 · 23-09-2019 08:32AM

Neames wrote: »

Homes under the hammer:

What are you going to do?

Completely renovate....rewire electrics, new bathrooms, new roof, new kitchen, repaint the house.

What's your budget?

500 pounds.

My 85 year old mother shouts “ lies lies lies it’s all lies” at this bit.

AndrewJRenko · 23-09-2019 09:08AM

splinter65 wrote: »

Neames wrote: »

Homes under the hammer:

What are you going to do?

Completely renovate....rewire electrics, new bathrooms, new roof, new kitchen, repaint the house.

What's your budget?

500 pounds.

My 85 year old mother shouts “ lies lies lies it’s all lies” at this bit.

They're usually doing the work at mates rates on the black, and they never include anything for their own time.

Addle · 23-09-2019 09:11AM

vicwatson wrote: »

It’s hard to warm to these two.

They’d a very hard act to follow.

Idbatterim · 23-09-2019 09:14AM

Straight from the Irish times, several examples of what 750,000 ish will get you in Dublin 14. Prepared to be shocked !

https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/homes-and-property/what-sold-for-740k-and-less-in-d14-glenageary-clonskeagh-and-clontarf-1.4023734?mode=amp

Addle · 23-09-2019 10:15AM

They’d been through a lot and know themselves what they wanted to prioritize and what they like.
No point complaining about someone else’s taste.
I liked it, even the dash.
And I’d love a courtyard garden.

Galwayguy35 · 23-09-2019 10:19AM

I thought they were a nice couple.

Crazy money though, even with well paid jobs they will be in debt to their hole for an 80 year old house.

whatever76 · 23-09-2019 10:25AM

Galwayguy35 wrote: »

I thought they were a nice couple.

Crazy money though, even with well paid jobs they will be in debt to their hole for an 80 year old house.

hmm not sure about that - could be wrong but with that refurb budget sounds like google share money !

Galwayguy35 · 23-09-2019 10:38AM

Autosport wrote: »

I don’t like the kitchen

Thoought the same, the presses were like something you'd see in a mobile home.

Galwayguy35 · 23-09-2019 10:40AM

whatever76 wrote: »

hmm not sure about that - could be wrong but with that refurb budget sounds like google share money !

Ah didn't realise he worked for Google, even so though the finished house while it was nice was nothing out of the ordinary considering the money they put into it.

Galwayguy35 · 23-09-2019 10:44AM

Where were the builders from, they didn't sound like Dubs.

splinter65 · 23-09-2019 10:50AM

I’m sitting watching homes under the hammer and last nights show is showing up what absolute upstarts some Irish people are.

prunudo · 23-09-2019 11:05AM

Galwayguy35 wrote: »

Where were the builders from, they didn't sound like Dubs.

Offaly regs on a lot of their vans and plant. Noticed Munster Joinery were back on window duty last week and last night again too.

I liked the house and design overall. Courtyard garden was nice but as others have said, its a busy road so will never be a quiet garden no matter the bs about wall and hedges screening the noise. Think the pebble dash inside was a nice feature, linking old with new. Worst case they can always plaster it over in time.

Princess Calla · 23-09-2019 11:11AM

LirW wrote: »

I still think, even though it's crazy money, that a house in top spec on a detached site exactly the way you want it in one of Dublin's most popular postcodes isn't that bad value for money. It's A rated, they have a fairly big plot for the fact it's in Dublin and pretty close to everywhere with good schools. If you buy a second hand house you'll still spend a substantial sum to bring it up to scratch. If you want the privacy of your own plot that comes at a premium as well and they clearly didn't want to buy in a new-built estate.

I question yer man's whole plan on proudly showing how we spend 120k more than wanted to on national TV as a project manager as well as his wallpaper yoke but if I'd see the house on daft I'd certainly think it is a very nice house.

Well I think close to 600k is bonkers for a 2 bed, however if I was buying it for the land it stood on, I would have knocked the whole thing down.

In the end there was no budget so I can't see it adding too much to the cost. You would then have a nice brand new modern house. Rather than old house plus new extension.

Vicarious Function · 23-09-2019 11:13AM

I enjoyed the show. Actually I fail to see what all the griping on this thread is. Sounds like a load of disgruntled and begrudging people.

It was stated at the start of the programme that the couple had come through a life-changing experience, with the wife having had breast cancer. Talking from experience, I can say that something like that experience can change your priorities in life. Money becomes literally immaterial - no pun intended!

The wife is now tuning into her heart regarding that house, with which she fell in love. The husband is ready to leave no stone unturned in order to give her her heart's desire - no matter what the cost. They now have something unique, totally detached in its own grounds, which gives them what they want. Who cares about the cost - if you have the money, which they obviously have? The wife's recovery and overall happiness of the family takes priority.

If they have the money, how they spend it is their business.

They now have something that pleases every member of the family and more besides. This with the help of Dermot and his Team. Job well done all round!

BobMc · 23-09-2019 11:14AM

AndrewJRenko wrote: »

They don't want to spend 3-4 hours each, each day stuck in a car or on a train. 30 minute cycle to Google from there.

Hubby didnt strike me as a man for a bike :rolleyes:

Liked it, but crazy money, but only crazy cuz I cant afford it

Room to Improve.

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