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The new Priory hall whos are the brave ones ?

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  • #62
    twiddleypop
    Registered Users Posts: 198 ✭✭twiddleypop


    Has anyone bought here that can tell me how it is?


  • #63
    martinncr
    Registered Users Posts: 2 ✭martinncr


    Did anybody experience mortgage approval issue for Priory Hall?


  • #64
    gabria
    Registered Users Posts: 146 ✭✭gabria


    What's going on with the two front buildings, they ripped off a lot of the grey panels off the walls there a while back and its not quite clear how they are trying to renovate. Seems to be very slow activity going on compared to the buildings behind


  • #65
    Borys22
    Registered Users Posts: 2 ✭Borys22


    martinncr wrote: »
    Did anybody experience mortgage approval issue for Priory Hall?

    All went smoothly. BOI.


  • #66
    VitorB
    Registered Users Posts: 6 ✭VitorB


    martinncr wrote: »
    Did anybody experience mortgage approval issue for Priory Hall?

    We still didn't.
    Our solicitor sent some queries to Dublin City Council solicitors, and they take a considerable time to reply to each, and it seems like each time they reply new questions pop up, so... Infinite loop!


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  • #67
    VitorB
    Registered Users Posts: 6 ✭VitorB


    And we just got the keys.

    We did have some minor issues.
    As I understand of what our solicitor told us, there are some pending legal actions against Priory Hall, and this means that some old documents (fire certificate?) must stay in place. And then there are the new documents, which can't properly replace those old ones because of the legal actions going on.
    And some other stuff that DCC still didn't provide fully.

    But the bank was willing to lend, so we're good. =)


  • #68
    Chris2312
    Registered Users Posts: 2 ✭Chris2312


    Hi, I'm looking to buy here, has anyone who is currently living there any experience on what it's like? Thanks


  • #69
    Chris2312
    Registered Users Posts: 2 ✭Chris2312


    Chris2312 wrote: »
    Hi, I'm looking to buy here, has anyone who is currently living there any experience on what it's like? Thanks

    Just bumping if anyone has any experience?


  • #70
    VitorB
    Registered Users Posts: 6 ✭VitorB


    We moved in 2 weeks ago, thus, not too much experience overall.

    So far we are quite happy.

    Most of the things that we didn't like, are very small and should be easy to fix, like the tap on the kitchen.
    The one thing I see as a potential problem is that it is noisier than I expected. Right now it's not bad, but we'll see what is it like when the building is full and the streets busy.

    On the other hand, lots of things we did like.
    Overall, quite happy here.


  • #71
    mjshravan
    Registered Users Posts: 8 ✭mjshravan


    Hi Vitor,

    Any issues with the social housing tenants?I heard a lot of apartments have been allocated to them by city council.

    VitorB wrote: »
    We moved in 2 weeks ago, thus, not too much experience overall.

    So far we are quite happy.

    Most of the things that we didn't like, are very small and should be easy to fix, like the tap on the kitchen.
    The one thing I see as a potential problem is that it is noisier than I expected. Right now it's not bad, but we'll see what is it like when the building is full and the streets busy.

    On the other hand, lots of things we did like.
    Overall, quite happy here.


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  • #72
    tomkot
    Registered Users Posts: 1 ✭tomkot


    VitorB wrote: »
    We moved in 2 weeks ago, thus, not too much experience overall.

    So far we are quite happy.

    Most of the things that we didn't like, are very small and should be easy to fix, like the tap on the kitchen.
    The one thing I see as a potential problem is that it is noisier than I expected. Right now it's not bad, but we'll see what is it like when the building is full and the streets busy.

    On the other hand, lots of things we did like.
    Overall, quite happy here.


    VitorB, how long did it take the whole process? Did BOI or Dublin City Council take long time to close the deal?

    Is it nice to live there? I already payed the booking fee and am starting the process.


  • #73
    VitorB
    Registered Users Posts: 6 ✭VitorB


    mjshravan wrote: »
    Hi Vitor,

    Any issues with the social housing tenants?I heard a lot of apartments have been allocated to them by city council.

    No problems whatsoever.
    We can't even tell social housing and private owners apart.
    The neighbourhood in general is quite pleasant.


  • #74
    VitorB
    Registered Users Posts: 6 ✭VitorB


    tomkot wrote: »
    VitorB, how long did it take the whole process? Did BOI or Dublin City Council take long time to close the deal?

    Is it nice to live there? I already payed the booking fee and am starting the process.

    Mind you, we finished our process just before the lockdown, so it might be a poor measuring stick.
    But for us the mortgage was "fine".
    We started the process a long time before, and the first steps seemed a tad slow. But after we made the offer, then BOI was rather good.

    DCC on the other hand...
    I think it took them nearly 3 months to get the documents our solicitor was asking them for.
    I guess it might be faster now, since they must already have the documents easier at hand?
    But then again, who knows how lockdown affects them?

    We are loving it here.
    The neighbourhood is even better than we expected.

    The only thing I don't love is that there are no shops really close by. If you need just a loaf of bread, there's Centra, which is often crowded, or at least 1km walk to Dunnes.
    Not many restaurants either.
    But with lockdown they'd all be closed anyway? =)


  • #75
    makshl
    Registered Users Posts: 6 ✭makshl


    VitorB, thanks a million for your comments!

    How long did it take DCC to send you the contract initially? I've paid the booking deposit in mid June but I am still waiting for it.


  • #76
    Dozymare
    Registered Users Posts: 10 ✭Dozymare


    Anybody up there in New Priory having a problem with Condensation on the Patio Door on the ground floors


  • #77
    ELV_Dublin
    Registered Users Posts: 10 ✭ELV_Dublin


    VitorB wrote: »
    We moved in 2 weeks ago, thus, not too much experience overall.

    So far we are quite happy.

    Most of the things that we didn't like, are very small and should be easy to fix, like the tap on the kitchen.
    The one thing I see as a potential problem is that it is noisier than I expected. Right now it's not bad, but we'll see what is it like when the building is full and the streets busy.

    On the other hand, lots of things we did like.
    Overall, quite happy here.

    Hi Vitor, I am planning to buy in New Priory, would you know if pets are allowed in the apartments?:)


  • #78
    Dozymare
    Registered Users Posts: 10 ✭Dozymare


    I see pets about but usually management company complaining about dog soiling and owners not picking . Few complaints of barking in the apartments. Avoid the ground floor there is a lot of damp.


  • #79
    ELV_Dublin
    Registered Users Posts: 10 ✭ELV_Dublin


    Dozymare wrote: »
    I see pets about but usually management company complaining about dog soiling and owners not picking . Few complaints of barking in the apartments. Avoid the ground floor there is a lot of damp.

    My dog is old already. He does not bark at all. He is lazy and friendly. :)

    What do you think about the noise? I mean from outside (cars, constructions, etc) and from inside, people talking, loud music, etc.


  • #80
    CarlosDZC
    Registered Users Posts: 4 ✭CarlosDZC


    Hi Makshl,

    Did you get the apartment already? We paid the booking deposit at the end of November and we are still waiting, I would like to know if we'll have to wait much longer.... If you already moved in, how is it? are you happy there? Our apartment is in block 14, anyone living there?
    Thanks!!


  • #81
    CarlosDZC
    Registered Users Posts: 4 ✭CarlosDZC


    makshl wrote: »
    VitorB, thanks a million for your comments!

    How long did it take DCC to send you the contract initially? I've paid the booking deposit in mid June but I am still waiting for it.



    Hi Makshl,

    Did you get the apartment already? We paid the booking deposit at the end of November and we are still waiting, I would like to know if we'll have to wait much longer.... If you already moved in, how is it? are you happy there? Our apartment is in block 14, anyone living there?
    Thanks!!


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  • #82
    makshl
    Registered Users Posts: 6 ✭makshl


    CarlosDZC wrote: »
    Hi Makshl,

    Did you get the apartment already? We paid the booking deposit at the end of November and we are still waiting, I would like to know if we'll have to wait much longer.... If you already moved in, how is it? are you happy there? Our apartment is in block 14, anyone living there?
    Thanks!!

    Hi CarlosDZC,

    We got our contracts about 4 months after sale agreed, then 6 weeks later we got the keys. It really helped when our solicitor has reached out to DCC law department directly and asked them to hurry up. You can ask Fearghal from Hooke & MacDonald to share their contact details with you.

    We like it very much here. Hope you'll get the documents soon!


  • #83
    CarlosDZC
    Registered Users Posts: 4 ✭CarlosDZC


    makshl wrote: »
    Hi CarlosDZC,

    We got our contracts about 4 months after sale agreed, then 6 weeks later we got the keys. It really helped when our solicitor has reached out to DCC law department directly and asked them to hurry up. You can ask Fearghal from Hooke & MacDonald to share their contact details with you.

    We like it very much here. Hope you'll get the documents soon!

    Thanks so much for the info. I am happy to know that you already got the apartment. We'll contact Fearghal about these contacts.
    Thanks again!


  • #84
    AvaKinder
    Registered Users Posts: 271 ✭✭AvaKinder


    We paid our booking deposit a month ago and have been advised mid-March for contracts.


    Did anyone moving in have a survey completed? I'm not sure if they're needed?


  • #85
    cartic12
    Registered Users Posts: 2 ✭cartic12


    makshl wrote: »
    Hi CarlosDZC,

    We got our contracts about 4 months after sale agreed, then 6 weeks later we got the keys. It really helped when our solicitor has reached out to DCC law department directly and asked them to hurry up. You can ask Fearghal from Hooke & MacDonald to share their contact details with you.

    We like it very much here. Hope you'll get the documents soon!

    Could you please share your solicitor details?


  • #86
    cartic12
    Registered Users Posts: 2 ✭cartic12


    AvaKinder wrote: »
    We paid our booking deposit a month ago and have been advised mid-March for contracts.


    Did anyone moving in have a survey completed? I'm not sure if they're needed?

    Hi AvaKinder,
    Were you able to view the apartment or you paid the booking deposit before and then view the apartment? Also, was it show apt. or actual apt ?


  • #87
    makshl
    Registered Users Posts: 6 ✭makshl


    AvaKinder wrote: »
    We paid our booking deposit a month ago and have been advised mid-March for contracts.


    Did anyone moving in have a survey completed? I'm not sure if they're needed?

    Our surveyor did not find anything suspicious


  • #88
    makshl
    Registered Users Posts: 6 ✭makshl


    cartic12 wrote: »
    Could you please share your solicitor details?

    we worked with <SNIP>


  • #89
    AvaKinder
    Registered Users Posts: 271 ✭✭AvaKinder


    cartic12 wrote: »
    Hi AvaKinder,
    Were you able to view the apartment or you paid the booking deposit before and then view the apartment? Also, was it show apt. or actual apt ?


    We paid the booking deposit before viewing and viewed the actual apartment we booked. Still no sign of contracts, but we've run into an issue with MPI so not too worried.


  • #90
    CarlosDZC
    Registered Users Posts: 4 ✭CarlosDZC


    Hi,

    I hope everyone is safe and well,

    Our solicitor told us that would be a good idea to complete the property survey in the meantime we are waiting for DCC to return the contracts.

    I was hopping if someone that already completed the property survey and liked the service can indicate the surveyor.

    Thanks in advance :)


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  • #91
    AvaKinder
    Registered Users Posts: 271 ✭✭AvaKinder


    CarlosDZC wrote: »
    Hi,

    I hope everyone is safe and well,

    Our solicitor told us that would be a good idea to complete the property survey in the meantime we are waiting for DCC to return the contracts.

    I was hopping if someone that already completed the property survey and liked the service can indicate the surveyor.

    Thanks in advance :)


    Hiya,
    We used <SNIP> who get someone local to do it, rather than finding someone ourselves. Happy with the service.

    Recommendations by PM please.


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