Rahillion, Donabate - New build

jester1980 · 22-08-2018 2:25pm

gtj10 wrote: »

We are similar, we've had a deposit down since Sept 17 and still haven't even received contracts. When we paid the deposit we were told we'd be in around May 18, then Sept, then Dec, now its looking like April/May 19. Our mortgage approval has now expired, so we'll have to submit everything again.

is this for the drive?

gtj10 · 22-08-2018 2:26pm

jester1980 wrote: »

is this for the drive?

No, we're on the Place

jester1980 · 22-08-2018 2:27pm

that's an awful long wait, nearly 2 years, sorry to hear that.

stiofan85 · 22-08-2018 2:30pm

Such unclear timelines make it a pox for sorting creche. Baby #1 will be in school at that rate!

Sorry it's been so long for you

gtj10 · 22-08-2018 2:32pm

jester1980 wrote: »

that's an awful long wait, nearly 2 years, sorry to hear that.

Thanks, we're trying to remain patient and understand that delays happen but its stressful trying to coordinate everything around a date that keeps changing.

Tk89 · 23-08-2018 6:03pm

Hi guys, does anybody who has moved in have any recommendations for suppliers/installers for the flooring and for the mirror glazing & shower doors in the bathrooms?
If you could PM me any recommended contacts that would be great!

Pdbeighty1 · 24-08-2018 6:14am

We used John Gouldsbury Floorings they are based in donabate. The supply and fit the floors. Excellent service and they did a great job. Id definitely recommend giving john a call.
Hes pretty busy so its worth calling and letting him know snagging dates, move in dates etc

jester1980 · 24-08-2018 8:37am

We have used John as well, picked all the floors and he'll be putting them down in about 2 weeks, hes comes out to your house, All very professional.

Bunt1989 · 25-08-2018 2:25pm

Has anyone heard anything about the status of the phase 4 part of the development? I saw there is still a planning application in for extra units but with the launch next weekend, I wonder if they are close to getting the planning approved?

stiofan85 · 26-08-2018 7:47am

Bunt1989 wrote: »

Has anyone heard anything about the status of the phase 4 part of the development? I saw there is still a planning application in for extra units but with the launch next weekend, I wonder if they are close to getting the planning approved?

When I spoke to the EA she said the PP was pretty much there but they had to make some small changes and should get it over the line in the next few weeks. How true that is, I am unsure.

Timing wise she said Easter/early summer for the first houses from the next phase to be ready. Told her I had read this thread and was expecting closer to Xmas and she laughed and said no way, August at the latest. Can't see that based on what's written in here but it suits us for later rather than sooner, but probably not many others.

Greentree_uk · 26-08-2018 10:12am

can people confirm what broadband speed is available?

PukkaStukka · 26-08-2018 5:01pm

Greentree_uk wrote: »

can people confirm what broadband speed is available?

Not living in Rahillion but close, and with Eir, I'm generally getting 75Mb over the phone line. Virgin is getting around 120 but I found its contention higher and Eir therefore to be better and definitely more consistent.

Pdbeighty1 · 26-08-2018 8:01pm

We have virgin media 360mbps. Its an excellent service

fungie · 26-08-2018 8:40pm

Was thinking of putting down a deposit this weekend for the new phase. Just wondering, how long is it usually between giving booking deposit and paying the rest? I.e. the houses won't be ready until summer 2019, when do you pay the final deposit?

PukkaStukka · 27-08-2018 12:05am

Pdbeighty1 wrote: »

We have virgin media 360mbps. Its an excellent service

You in Donabate?

Lyncher101 · 27-08-2018 10:01am

fungie wrote: »

Was thinking of putting down a deposit this weekend for the new phase. Just wondering, how long is it usually between giving booking deposit and paying the rest? I.e. the houses won't be ready until summer 2019, when do you pay the final deposit?

Hi

You pay a booking deposit (1% to 2%) to secure a particular address and then when contracts are issued, you pay the remainder of the 10%. Based on everything above, it is likely that you won't receive a contract for quite some time! When house is complete and snagged, the outstanding amount is drawn down for your first mortgage repayment.

BWT · 30-08-2018 10:13pm

Found this on Donabate FB page:
1200 social house planned for Donabate and locals not been involved in discussion.

Maldini2706 · 31-08-2018 12:21am

gtj10 wrote: »

We are similar, we've had a deposit down since Sept 17 and still haven't even received contracts. When we paid the deposit we were told we'd be in around May 18, then Sept, then Dec, now its looking like April/May 19. Our mortgage approval has now expired, so we'll have to submit everything again.

We're in the same boat, deposit down in October 17, original move in date was May '18, now being told May '19 and just got told last week that we'd have to reapply for the mortgage because it has run on so long which is probably more annoying than the wait.

fungie wrote: »

Was thinking of putting down a deposit this weekend for the new phase. Just wondering, how long is it usually between giving booking deposit and paying the rest? I.e. the houses won't be ready until summer 2019, when do you pay the final deposit?

It'd be hard to tell really, the previous phases were delayed by planning permission problems whereas it seems like this last phase won't be affected as badly by those issues as it is due to be granted soon.

BWT wrote: »

Found this on Donabate FB page:
1200 social house planned for Donabate and locals not been involved in discussion.

It's 1000 units with 500 up for private sale, 300 social housing and 200 affordable housing.

https://www.independent.ie/regionals/fingalindependent/news/1000-home-project-for-donabate-is-advancing-37234041.html

rcallagh · 31-08-2018 6:22pm

Has anyone got a snagging date for the current phase of the Park or Place?? Was hoping for a call soon, was originally May, then July, then Aug!! Latest update is late Sept, but no date yet.

Sujesha · 03-09-2018 7:17pm

rcallagh wrote: »

Has anyone got a snagging date for the current phase of the Park or Place?? Was hoping for a call soon, was originally May, then July, then Aug!! Latest update is late Sept, but no date yet.

Hi rcallagh, my husband and I are waiting for the snagging to happen as well. I called Gordon today and he gave an estimate of mid october. It’s somehow getting dragged on which is rather frustrating.

rcallagh · 03-09-2018 7:27pm

Sujesha wrote: »

Hi rcallagh, my husband and I are waiting for the snagging to happen as well. I called Gordon today and he gave an estimate of mid october. It’s somehow getting dragged on which is rather frustrating.

Oh God, seriously?!! Is that for the Park or Place...what could the latest delay be?
Its so frustrating and hard to plan for any real timeline without a date.

Tk89 · 03-09-2018 9:22pm

rcallagh wrote: »

Oh God, seriously?!! Is that for the Park or Place...what could the latest delay be?
Its so frustrating and hard to plan for any real timeline without a date.

We were told snagging for our house in the Park would be mid to late September only 3 weeks ago. It would be very frustrating if dates fall further behind considering all the delays to date...

Sujesha · 04-09-2018 12:01am

Tk89 wrote: »

We were told snagging for our house in the Park would be mid to late September only 3 weeks ago. It would be very frustrating if dates fall further behind considering all the delays to date...

As of today , Gordon told us that snagging at the park would only take place mid October.

Sujesha · 04-09-2018 12:02am

rcallagh wrote: »

Oh God, seriously?!! Is that for the Park or Place...what could the latest delay be?
Its so frustrating and hard to plan for any real timeline without a date.

This is for the Park. Looks like it may take longer than expected

Sineadch12 · 15-09-2018 8:49pm

Hi all, recently moved into the Crescent, would definitely say that it’s well worth the wait, well finished houses and the builders have been great to deal with. Best of luck to everyone waiting to move in!

Lyncher101 · 20-09-2018 3:19pm

Has anyone received contracts for northern part of Rahillion Drive?

Thanks

Derolicte · 20-09-2018 7:11pm

Lyncher101 wrote: »

Has anyone received contracts for northern part of Rahillion Drive?

Thanks

Our Solicitors received contracts for Rahillion Drive on Tuesday.

Lyncher101 · 21-09-2018 9:34am

Derolicte wrote: »

Our Solicitors received contracts for Rahillion Drive on Tuesday.

Thanks Derolicte, mine still hasn't received ours. Will check again today. Have you had a chance to see them yourself? Thanks

Tk89 · 22-09-2018 9:42pm

Hi guys, for anybody who has already moved in (particularly the 4 bed houses) were the following included in the house:
Attic ladder and/or light in attic space, under-counter lights in kitchen presses, lights in the glass fronted kitchen presses? If you could post here or PM that would be great! Thanks

letter6728 · 25-09-2018 11:36am

Hi all. Has anyone in the Crescent got broadband yet? We are near the bottom of the Crescent and we were supposed to be with Sky and they've just given us a date of 23rd of November to get broadband up and running. I think they use Eir for their infrastructure.

TK89 we are moving into a 4 bed at the moment and not 100 percent certain but don't think the undercounter lights / cabinet lights are included. I can double-check though.

jester1980 · 25-09-2018 11:41am

hey we moved into the crescent last week, had sky organized and all to come over, they came over and the engineer said they couldn't install it.

Said it could be months or years before fiber was installed by eir which sky use. Rang Sky and they were like, ahh no it will be there soon. So we changed contract and got virgin in who has someone around in 2 days to install, all perfect since then.

denisstack · 25-09-2018 10:57pm

letter6728 wrote: »

TK89 we are moving into a 4 bed at the moment and not 100 percent certain but don't think the undercounter lights / cabinet lights are included. I can double-check though.

You're right, the lights aren't included. We snagged today ourselves.

dcresham · 26-09-2018 11:37pm

jester1980 wrote:

hey we moved into the crescent last week, had sky organized and all to come over, they came over and the engineer said they couldn't install it.

denisstack wrote:

You're right, the lights aren't included. We snagged today ourselves.

Are you in Rahillion Park or Place mate. Cheers

denisstack · 27-09-2018 7:10am

dcresham wrote: »

Are you in Rahillion Park or Place mate. Cheers

Rahillion Park. No ESB yet so we worked off a generator and they were still finishing up a few bits outside but we snagged anyway.

dcresham · 28-09-2018 9:43pm

denisstack wrote:

Rahillion Park. No ESB yet so we worked off a generator and they were still finishing up a few bits outside but we snagged anyway.

We're snagging next week. Hopefully goes ok, all good your side. How was the finish in general?

rcallagh · 29-09-2018 9:26am

dcresham wrote: »

We're snagging next week. Hopefully goes ok, all good your side. How was the finish in general?

We snagged Thursday. We were very happy with the finish so far. House was in excellent condition, and the snagger didn't find anything too concerning. Few bits left to do, we couldn't test the heating & hot water properly as we were working off a generator. Hopefully the meters will be installed in the next week and that won't hold things up.
Kitchen counters weren't in either but they've been ordered now.
Landscaping and some gutters left to do also.

denisstack · 29-09-2018 10:20am

dcresham wrote: »

We're snagging next week. Hopefully goes ok, all good your side. How was the finish in general?

We were fairly happy too. As might be expected, plenty cosmetic issues. A few slightly more significant things but I'm sure they'll sort them all out. All fixable, no major / worrying issues. Hopefully the ESB get the job done reasonably quickly now.

stiofan85 · 30-09-2018 9:13pm

What are the timelines for deposit - sign contracts - snagging - keys? Is that the right order? We only put down a holding deposit back in August for the latest phase and will have to sell our current house, but that's a long way away by the sounds of things. Trying to get a feel for the timelines and ensure I've everything lined up in good time.

Thanks!

denisstack · 05-10-2018 8:57pm

stiofan85 wrote: »

What are the timelines for deposit - sign contracts - snagging - keys? Is that the right order? We only put down a holding deposit back in August for the latest phase and will have to sell our current house, but that's a long way away by the sounds of things. Trying to get a feel for the timelines and ensure I've everything lined up in good time.

Thanks!

That's the right order and you can probably do the first two relatively quickly. Ours were a few weeks apart as they already had planning permission granted for our house. The rest is hard to say - just depends on how long they take to finish the house. There are a lot of future houses that only got through planning fairly recently (probably a few months ago) - this might be the "latest phase" you're talking about, in which case I'd expect a fairly long wait. I wouldn't pay attention to what an estate agent will tell you anyway. For example, when we move into ours it'll probably be 5 - 6 months after what the estate agent claimed, which isn't at all surprising.

Born78 · 06-10-2018 9:15pm

Hi all,
we purchased in Rahillion Drive (Phase 3) and construction works are about to start.
Can someone tell us if the builder was available to agree to little modifications: for example adding extra sockets, changing kitchen shelves colours and so on.
Btw, we will paying any extra cost.
Thanks in advance for any help

BWT · 06-10-2018 9:27pm

Born78 wrote: »

Hi all,
we purchased in Rahillion Drive (Phase 3) and construction works are about to start.
Can someone tell us if the builder was available to agree to little modifications: for example adding extra sockets, changing kitchen shelves colours and so on.
Btw, we will paying any extra cost.
Thanks in advance for any help

Hi Born78
We are also in the phase 3. We went to the kitchen people directly to make changes to our kitchen, they sent us a quote for the agreed changes and we pay directly to them. It’s installed by CKB design co Meath.
I don’t know about extra sockets but would like to know about his too. Hope to put high speed car charging socket out the front of the house.

Born78 · 07-10-2018 9:42am

Hi BWT,
thanks very much for your answer. very useful.
Would you mind to pm address of the kitchen provider?
I would investigate about sockets.

dcresham · 07-10-2018 3:11pm

denisstack wrote:

We were fairly happy too. As might be expected, plenty cosmetic issues. A few slightly more significant things but I'm sure they'll sort them all out. All fixable, no major / worrying issues. Hopefully the ESB get the job done reasonably quickly now.

Snagged too on Friday. Finish was decent and no major issues. Plenty of questions for us though. For anyone who's moved in were your downstairs floors polished?

jester1980 · 08-10-2018 9:17am

Born78 wrote: »

Hi all,
we purchased in Rahillion Drive (Phase 3) and construction works are about to start.
Can someone tell us if the builder was available to agree to little modifications: for example adding extra sockets, changing kitchen shelves colours and so on.
Btw, we will paying any extra cost.
Thanks in advance for any help

Hey

We moved in about 3 weeks ago, once contracts were agreed we went straight to kitchen place and organized all the changes we wanted, there is a window to get in there though as the builders order the items quickly. We added and changed a good few items.

Also we got new sockets etc as well. No issues there.

Lyncher101 · 08-10-2018 10:06am

dcresham wrote: »

Snagged too on Friday. Finish was decent and no major issues. Plenty of questions for us though. For anyone who's moved in were your downstairs floors polished?

Hi

We are also signing for Phase 3 shortly - quick question - when you say downstairs floors being polished - do we order the floors through Ballisk and pay them also and will the finished product be fully floored before we move in so? That'd be a gift!

Thanks

jester1980 · 08-10-2018 10:07am

No floors included in the Crescent anyway for me and a few ive talked to.

Lyncher101 · 08-10-2018 2:29pm

Hi Jester

Thanks for that. I was just wondering if there's an option to have them ordered through and installed by Ballisk and paying for all of this separately. It would just make life easier having all of this in place before the removals company drop everything out to the house.

Thanks again.

jester1980 · 08-10-2018 2:33pm

I wouldn't think so, it would cause delays etc for them if they did this for every house.

Myself and another girl on here used a carpenter from donabate who now runs a flooring company, he was very very good and 25% cheaper than everyone else, he dopes all the flooring himself, we got the keys on a Friday I think and he had our floors started the Monday after and finished on the tues, Pm if you need details but no harm asking Ballisk but I highly doubt it.

dcresham · 09-10-2018 5:53pm

jester1980 wrote:

Myself and another girl on here used a carpenter from donabate who now runs a flooring company, he was very very good and 25% cheaper than everyone else, he dopes all the flooring himself, we got the keys on a Friday I think and he had our floors started the Monday after and finished on the tues, Pm if you need details but no harm asking Ballisk but I highly doubt it.

Lyncher101 wrote:

Thanks for that. I was just wondering if there's an option to have them ordered through and installed by Ballisk and paying for all of this separately. It would just make life easier having all of this in place before the removals company drop everything out to the house.

Ballisk won't do any of that for you I fear.

Born78 · 14-10-2018 2:31pm

Lyncher101 wrote: »

Hi Jester

Thanks for that. I was just wondering if there's an option to have them ordered through and installed by Ballisk and paying for all of this separately. It would just make life easier having all of this in place before the removals company drop everything out to the house.

Thanks again.

Agree with Lincher 101,
would be possible to know if we can order flooring and Ballisk can put down? I believe this would be faster.
thanks for any reply

Rahillion, Donabate - New build

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