Mic 1972 wrote: » A lot of companies are not even located in the city centre. People often want to live in the cc because it's cool, suburbs are considered dull Living in cc is luxury, not always a necessity
hmmm wrote: » I think we're getting there. Despite all the criticism of Minister Murphy, he has done the right thing by changing the law to allow fast-track planning of apartments.
beaz2018 wrote: » Is this commuter hell narrative just going to drive up the price of well located properties in Dublin? Or will supply in these areas eventually lead to a drop off everywhere inc Dublin?
paulieeye wrote: » Definitely. The M50 ramp in question serves a large section of south west dublin. The apartments in question will sit on the road that serves this on ramp. This road is a single lane both sides. They have recently changed the roundabout beyond this to single lane, which when questioned about it said this was done on purpose to force people to cycle more () You cant just build apartments where there is a space to, you have to have the infrastructure. By all means build these but please adjust the roads accordingly
ml100 wrote: » Put these apartments in the city centre where the people that want these apartments want to live!
Eric Cartman wrote: » Commuting is just becoming too much of a nightmare for people. Especially as most of these new buyers are starting families, were a few years away from either half the workforce dissapearing to meet childcare needs or a black market creche industry appearing in kildare, wicklow meath and louth raising children who almost never see their parents.
The_Conductor wrote: » Just getting on the motorway from anywhere can take an hour in good weather in the morning- on a bad morning, its an outright nightmare.
The_Conductor wrote: » Ireland needs a coordinated development plan- for the country as a whole- the local authority system has patently failed- and to continue this experiment in local representation- is flogging a dead horse.
hmmm wrote: » I think we're getting there. Despite all the criticism of Minister Murphy, he has done the right thing
The_Conductor wrote: » We 100% do not need more housing estates- and if apartments were built and priced appropriately- would it be the end of the world.
JamesMason wrote: » https://www.irishtimes.com/news/social-affairs/commuter-hell-my-daily-commute-is-affecting-my-mental-health-1.4109774?mode=amp Something has got to give eventually...
The_Conductor wrote: » Just getting on the motorway from anywhere can take an hour in good weather in the morning- on a bad morning, its an outright nightmare. We need high density housing units- ideally as close to the city centre as possible- and when they're on the outskirts- we need to make sure we develop viable public transport options. Facilities, services and amenities- will follow- if there is the demand for them (even in high density areas, there isn't always sufficient demand to support them). We 100% do not need more housing estates- and if apartments were built and priced appropriately- would it be the end of the world. People need accommodation- and trying to pretend that Wexford, Portlaoise, Athlone and Cavan- are within commuting distance of Dublin- as some people are trying to say- is a load of bollox. Dublin is a mess- however, the bigger issue is sprawl of low density developments- not high density living. Ireland needs a coordinated development plan- for the country as a whole- the local authority system has patently failed- and to continue this experiment in local representation- is flogging a dead horse.
al87987 wrote: » Would love an option to buy an apartment in the area.
Padre_Pio wrote: » And how many took it out for properties that were massively overpriced and have not recovered. Very very few. So few it's not worth talking about.
super_furry wrote: » Just getting onto the motorway in the morning can take an hour in bad weather.
bluelamp wrote: » Fine Gael TD Colm Brophy lodges planning objection for 590 apartments to be built in Knocklyon, saying apartments are the wrong type of housing for this area. More nimbyism - and a refusal to accept that Dublin needs something other than 3 bed semi detached houses as far as the eye can see.https://extra.ie/2019/12/09/business/property/objection-housing-development-taoiseach
appledrop wrote: » Your wrong even in Dublin some people still in negative equity During peak boom 2 bed houses near us sold for 400k +. Even with recovery only worth 265 now. Yes if you took 20 year mortgage you might be ok but I know people who got 35 or 40 year mortgages from bank so still in negative equity. Mad but true.
missmed wrote: » Hello, I’m bidding on a house, my current offer is 620 which was rejected. The seller is a bank and they are fixed on minimum 650. My EA asked if I could pay 650 but I said no we dont have that. He said he’ll try again with our existing offer. What is the best thing to do in this situation? offer halfway or just sit tight? The reason i’m considering halfway is that someone else could come in and bid more than me.
appledrop wrote: » It is worth talking about. Trust me I know as it was people in my age bracket family/ friends/acquaintances who all bought around this time + so many in 400k plus bracket on 40 year mortgages as young enough. Really people need to do the maths.
mariaalice wrote: » Would there be many who took out a 100% 40-year mortgage in 2007, and after that how many took it out for a 1 or 2 bed appartment and how many took it out for a 3 bed semi.
appledrop wrote: » No when you first staying paying off your mortgage nearly all of the money you pay goes off the interest not the actual mortgage money. The longer your mortgage term the worse this is. So if someone took out a 40 year mortgage they wouldn't actually have that much money paid off principal if only 10-12 years in.
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