Ballymore Sea Gardens - Bray

It’s just the same old nonsense from locals who don’t want change. Snarky messages posted about flood plains by people who don’t have a clue. I’ve seen it as well with regards to Woodbrook.

The reality is that the Bray- Shankill corridor is getting a lot of housing of all typologies and demographics which is going to bring a lot of money to the area. There is significant excess capacity there for development on the coast specifically where this is happening- largely due to the fact that two golf courses, a cemetery and a public park have dominated the land.

Honestly I suspect the same people will be moaning if and when the Luas is extended to Bray.

There is more of a point with Greystones. More so because the single line trains and frequency is a major challenge. And coastal erosion is a real and pending concern from Bray to Greystones.

Even in London it is not what it once was. The Northern Line is still pretty bad but that was horrendous beforehand. Worrying about seats is certainly a way to indicate that we aren’t getting as much out of our mass transit system as we should!

Commuter times have stretched out and wfh have decreased. I think the NTA have noted an overall 12% decrease inbound trips. Overall public transport trips are back to 95% of where they were but you have to remember population has increased. People seem to be using transport more now in a multi modal / non car sense that the €2 fare was designed for which is great.

We’ve almost got the effect that people wanted for years

As a weirdo who likes to mix it up between the bus, Luas and DART (and the occasional drive), the changes are notable.

The DART was never as bad as the Luas Green Line (pre and even post capacity upgrades). The one issue would be Wednesday school sports days with kids with bigger bags.

I think the Green Line will come under pressure though again soon enough given Cherrywood. And if and when it goes to Bray, that’ll be tough. Though I suspect a lot of Bray users would he those looking to get to Sandyford.

Hi all,

We have been told snagging was the end of August. We have now been told it won't be until the end of September. Has anyone else had a delay? We haven't heard much on what is causing the delay.

I bought a 3 bed in the second phase and have been told end of September for snagging, can't see that happening.

Are you the the row numbered 57 - 62?

I'm in row 63-73.

Yes, we are in row 57-62. Did they give you more information on snagging?

We have been told snagging mid September now. But there still seems like there is a lot to be done.

We got to see inside the house two weeks ago when the floor company measured. There was still a good bit to do inside the house and none of the backgardens had the boundary walls done. Hopefully they have done more since then. Fingers crossed there is not a huge delay.

The Estate Agent from Dillon Marshall told us end of September about 6 weeks ago, but I think your timescale seems more realistic, what Estate Agent are you buying from?

I'm going through Savills, row 40-56, mid November.

Hi, when did seagardens launch the 2nd phase ? We were told there isn’t a 2nd phase launch yet.

I think the first phase was released in a few batches. I understand the next "batch" is in October.

Has anyone had any update regarding their snagging date?

Hardly a surprise with house prices increasing.

Also different units would have different pricing depending on south facing, parking spots etc.

I still don’t understand why the agents don’t just let us know when the phase 2 went on sale. The impression I am now getting is that almost all minke units are sold out !

This is correct based off what I saw in the show house/office house a few weeks back. Savills agent told me they are waiting on the pricing for those units in the bottom right of the plan before they are released to the market. There’s still a chance for people if you keep pestering the agents.