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Parkside Homes New Development (Balgriffin)

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  • #52
    GoodBridge
    Closed Accounts Posts: 201 ✭✭GoodBridge


    The sound insulation is good. Better than most houses I've been in.

    Whether it's worth 10k to be semi-detached is personal preference really. Semis are usually more expensive than terraced. The terraced houses have a back alley so you can bring your bins etc around without having to go through the house.

    Visitor parking is a bit of a problem actually. You need to park on the outskirts of the development if you've many people over.


  • #53
    parksider
    Registered Users Posts: 11 ✭parksider


    @Mmarika: Thank for your quick answers especially snag-check.
    @GoodBridge: Thank you for your answers. Do you think with 500 houses, it will takes year to fill all the houses, so we may live with construction site for long.
    @powerstar: I myself think the price of 3-bed is quite goodl, we hope the house holds the price or even increases over years.
    @gleNine: 4-bed house type A is now 370k, wil be available during Christmas. Nice house, good price, good location as they overlook the park.


  • #54
    Mmarika
    Registered Users Posts: 7 ✭Mmarika


    gleNine wrote: »
    Also interested in knowing.
    Specifically for educate together - what are the names of the current schools?

    I found a planning application for school it seems. I can't paste links, you can see it on dublincity, reference number 3601/15
    As far as I understand from a letter about community meeting, both existing schools will move to a new place.

    And did anybody went for a community meeting 25th June? Was there anything interesting?


  • #55
    shawnxxiong
    Registered Users Posts: 85 ✭✭shawnxxiong


    gleNine wrote: »
    bittihuduga wrote: »
    i see the 4bed has gone up from 350K to 370K. this shows parkside is doing good

    Anyone know what the availability of the 4 storey, 4 bed is?
    I spoke with the sales agent but I feel like they were more focused on selling what is ready right now. Which is understandable.
    We went for a view last Sat and talked with the sales agent. Plenty of A-type (3 storey, 4 beds) left and next phase will be released in September.


  • #56
    powerstar
    Registered Users Posts: 133 ✭✭powerstar


    We went for a view last Sat and talked with the sales agent. Plenty of A-type (3 storey, 4 beds) left and next phase will be released in September.

    @ shawnxxiong : What do you think of the houses and area in general? Do you think do you go ahead with sale?


  • #57
    shawnxxiong
    Registered Users Posts: 85 ✭✭shawnxxiong


    powerstar wrote: »
    We went for a view last Sat and talked with the sales agent. Plenty of A-type (3 storey, 4 beds) left and next phase will be released in September.

    @ shawnxxiong : What do you think of the houses and area in general? Do you think do you go ahead with sale?
    The area is good - still some wasteland but that's for future phases of Parkside. The finishing of the house is quite impressive. And easy access to all the facilities - shop, cinema, gym, school, parks, transportation. The only problem is the sound of the water pump, but there is some way to insulate - not sure how much it will help. Yea, I think we will try to put some deposit either this phase or next.


  • #58
    shawnxxiong
    Registered Users Posts: 85 ✭✭shawnxxiong


    GoodBridge wrote: »
    Mmarika wrote: »
    Hello, I have a question to people who already moved in: is water pump on a ground floor noisy?

    Yeah, it is a little bit.

    There are things you can do to improve it though, e.g. : https://www.amazon.co.uk/Shower-Vibration-Reduction-Absorption-PumpMat/dp/B00QRXFEVE, http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056055077
    GoodBridge, is your water pump still noisy? we had a view last week and the noise really worries us.


  • #59
    GoodBridge
    Closed Accounts Posts: 201 ✭✭GoodBridge


    I wouldn't be too worried about it. Yes, you can hear it but it's not that loud. You can still carry on conversations.


  • #60
    bittihuduga
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,915 ✭✭✭bittihuduga


    gleNine wrote: »
    Anyone know what the availability of the 4 storey, 4 bed is?
    4 storey? i thought there were only 3 storey ones.


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  • #61
    gleNine
    Registered Users Posts: 39 ✭gleNine


    bittihuduga wrote: »
    4 storey? i thought there were only 3 storey ones.

    My mistake - I did mean to say 3 storey :)


  • #62
    PedroDublin
    Registered Users Posts: 53 ✭✭PedroDublin


    powerstar wrote: »
    Hi, All of 3 beds are terraced houses, How is the sound insulation for them? Can you hear from your neighbors?

    End of terrace is 10K more compared to mid terrace, Even end of terrace has potential to get noise from one side of the house. So does it make sense to spend 10k extra?


    Does any one know about visitor parking spaces, I know every house has 2 parking spaces but not sure about visitor parking.

    Any advise for people already moved in much appreciated.

    Hello Powerstar

    We haven't moved in but we paid a deposit for an end of terrace type B. The reasons for going with end of terrace were: bigger rear garden, private and direct access to rear garden, we won't have noise from at least one side. On the other hand it will probably be colder.

    Hope it helps


  • #63
    Irene_g555
    Registered Users Posts: 2 ✭Irene_g555


    Hi guys,

    Any advice or company recommendation for the the snagging list? I've looked at homesnag.ie that someone recommended here,but to have a couple of options just in case.

    Also, any information on flooring, home insurance and alarms would be really appreciated. We are first time buyers and not from Ireland so it's difficult to start looking for stuff when you don't have any idea.

    Thanks a million.

    Irene


  • #64
    Gaz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,590 ✭✭✭Gaz


    PedroDublin wrote: »
    ... On the other hand it will probably be colder.

    Dont worry about that, these houses are ridiculously warm, uncomfortably so at times. My house is constantly 22-25 degrees, been in about 6 weeks and the heating has never been used.


  • #65
    Bigred0823
    Registered Users Posts: 7 ✭Bigred0823


    Hi all,

    We are going to sign contracts and pay the big deposit today. For those already in the estate, how long was it between signing contracts and closing? Thanks!!!


  • #66
    PedroDublin
    Registered Users Posts: 53 ✭✭PedroDublin


    Bigred0823 wrote: »
    Hi all,

    We are going to sign contracts and pay the big deposit today. For those already in the estate, how long was it between signing contracts and closing? Thanks!!!

    Hey bigred, we heard that the builders will be on holidays from the 15th to 31st July, you'll need to factor that in.

    We are also interested as hopefully we will be singing next week


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  • #67
    Bigred0823
    Registered Users Posts: 7 ✭Bigred0823


    PedroDublin wrote: »
    Hey bigred, we heard that the builders will be on holidays from the 15th to 31st July, you'll need to factor that in.

    We are also interested as hopefully we will be singing next week

    That is good to know. Thank you!!


  • #68
    shawnxxiong
    Registered Users Posts: 85 ✭✭shawnxxiong


    We are interested in Type A 3 storey houses but at the moment all west-facing are gone - only around 6 north-facing left. We are trying to decide whether take north-facing one or wait till next phase (which will be next year, and very possibly with a price bump). Anyone know if the facing might be a problem for those houses?


  • #69
    Tom2715
    Registered Users Posts: 2 ✭Tom2715


    In relation to snagging note that you will most likely need 2/3 inspections (depending on how things go and how fussy you are), so get someone trusted. Our overall experience with the builder has been very positive as any snags/issues pointed out were relatively minor and dealt with promptly. Sometimes they miss a thing or two, but would look after it once remained. They are onsite all the time anyway and not going anywhere any time soon.
    House insurance: shop around plenty of options out there. I suggest going to whoever you bank with and they will sort you out in no time.
    House alarm: again number of different options available, have a look at the neighbouring houses, see what others went for and select one of them. The benefit of doing so is that the company that will be installing your alarm is already familiar with the place and the type of the house.
    Flooring: went with Carpetright and had a very dissipating experience. Service was very good, no delays etc, floors were done well too, but the person who did the floors had also done a lot of damages to the house (walls, doors and ceilings) and left the place in a total mess. Thankfully, the builder fixed all of the damages perfectly and the only negative consequence was that the whole incident made us waiting two more days before we could move in. We possibly were unlucky as from what I heard, other people who used Carpetright were more fortunate i.e. different crew did their floors. We would never ever use them again! (would prefer to go with Des Kelly instead).

    Overall, the house is fantastic and we are very happy with it so far


  • #70
    FuzzyDunlop100
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 144 ✭✭FuzzyDunlop100


    We viewed Parkside yesterday and were very impressed, could I ask a few quick questions?

    Is there any issue in getting Sky/Virgin Media for the TV/Broadband?

    Looking at the map on the brochure, the land to the east, south & west is all designated "future development", is there any detail on what that development would be? -I'd just be wary that it might end up being something undesirable...

    A few earlier comments mentioned the next phase of Parkside being released in September; I'd imagine that is what some of the "future development" refers?


  • #71
    Tom2715
    Registered Users Posts: 2 ✭Tom2715


    FuzzyDunlop100 wrote: »
    We viewed Parkside yesterday and were very impressed, could I ask a few quick questions?

    Is there any issue in getting Sky/Virgin Media for the TV/Broadband?

    Looking at the map on the brochure, the land to the east, south & west is all designated "future development", is there any detail on what that development would be? -I'd just be wary that it might end up being something undesirable...

    A few earlier comments mentioned the next phase of Parkside being released in September; I'd imagine that is what some of the "future development" refers?

    No issues with tv/internet transferred virgin tv/broadband from our old place to Parkside with a single phonecall before moving in so everything was set and ready onec we were in


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  • #72
    notkenny
    Registered Users Posts: 34 ✭notkenny


    FuzzyDunlop100 wrote: »
    We viewed Parkside yesterday and were very impressed, could I ask a few quick questions?

    Is there any issue in getting Sky/Virgin Media for the TV/Broadband?

    Looking at the map on the brochure, the land to the east, south & west is all designated "future development", is there any detail on what that development would be? -I'd just be wary that it might end up being something undesirable...

    A few earlier comments mentioned the next phase of Parkside being released in September; I'd imagine that is what some of the "future development" refers?

    Sales girl told me they have planning permission for more than 400 houses there and then I found below article.

    I can't post links but I saw in Irish times article they also said same.

    Below text from Irish times article
    " Currently the group’s largest development, the c. 50 acre Parkside site has zoning potential for a total of 433 homes when complete and Cairn expects to complete the first 200 homes before the end of 2016."


  • #73
    PedroDublin
    Registered Users Posts: 53 ✭✭PedroDublin


    We are also wondering what will be there, and when will it be opened. A shortcut to the hole on the wall road through east or south would halve the time it takes to walk to the station.

    I heard a school is being on one of the areas around parkside, but not sure which one


  • #74
    FuzzyDunlop100
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 144 ✭✭FuzzyDunlop100


    PedroDublin wrote: »
    We are also wondering what will be there, and when will it be opened. A shortcut to the hole on the wall road through east or south would halve the time it takes to walk to the station.

    I heard a school is being on one of the areas around parkside, but not sure which one

    Seemingly the school is going on the land to the South West of Parkside, they (Cairn Homes) have the land to the South & East & are going ahead with the next phase of Parkside.


  • #75
    ahappychappy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 118 ✭✭ahappychappy


    PedroDublin wrote: »
    We are also wondering what will be there, and when will it be opened. A shortcut to the hole on the wall road through east or south would halve the time it takes to walk to the station.

    I heard a school is being on one of the areas around parkside, but not sure which one

    The two schools of Belmayne are meant to move from their temp location. So Educate together and St. Francis will be moving to the site.


  • #76
    GoodBridge
    Closed Accounts Posts: 201 ✭✭GoodBridge


    PedroDublin wrote: »
    We are also wondering what will be there, and when will it be opened. A shortcut to the hole on the wall road through east or south would halve the time it takes to walk to the station.

    I heard a school is being on one of the areas around parkside, but not sure which one

    There'll be two more roads in/out: one will be where the temporary car park is now and the other will be at where priory hall is now. So if you were going to the train station this'd be the way to go. It'll make it about a 10 minute walk for most residents.


  • #77
    PedroDublin
    Registered Users Posts: 53 ✭✭PedroDublin


    GoodBridge wrote: »
    PedroDublin wrote: »
    We are also wondering what will be there, and when will it be opened. A shortcut to the hole on the wall road through east or south would halve the time it takes to walk to the station.

    I heard a school is being on one of the areas around parkside, but not sure which one

    There'll be two more roads in/out: one will be where the temporary car park is now and the other will be at where priory hall is now. So if you were going to the train station this'd be the way to go. It'll make it about a 10 minute walk for most residents.

    Thanks @Goodbridge

    I hope they will open one of those soon as it will make a big difference. The first time we were in Parkside we decided not to buy as it seemed too far from the station, but when we came back we realised is actually quite close, is just that now you have to go around.


    They seem to be selling all the types A and end of terrace fairly quickly, but some of the mid terrace have been there for the month and a half we have been going to see the showroom. I wonder if that will impact the plans for future developments, maybe they will make different types, more four beds. Although I have no idea how quickly these are supposed to be sold to start the new phases.


  • #78
    Diceyp
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭Diceyp


    Hi
    We have bought 3 bed in parkside close...anyone else bought here? Wat timelines are u being given for house being ready to snag?? They keep pushing back the date...told us start of August but can't see that happening with builders going on hols next week!


  • #79
    Bigred0823
    Registered Users Posts: 7 ✭Bigred0823


    Diceyp wrote: »
    Hi
    We have bought 3 bed in parkside close...anyone else bought here? Wat timelines are u being given for house being ready to snag?? They keep pushing back the date...told us start of August but can't see that happening with builders going on hols next week!

    We put the rest of our deposit down Thursday and signed contracts. I contacted the project manager to ask when the house would be ready to snag and she confirmed its ready to go. She did confirm as per a previous poster that the builders are off from Friday for two weeks so we will organise a snag after they return.


  • #80
    Diceyp
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭Diceyp


    Bigred0823 wrote: »
    We put the rest of our deposit down Thursday and signed contracts. I contacted the project manager to ask when the house would be ready to snag and she confirmed its ready to go. She did confirm as per a previous poster that the builders are off from Friday for two weeks so we will organise a snag after they return.

    Did u also buy in the close?? We haven't signed contracts yet but hoping to do so next week. Went up and looked at house few days ago and the roads and paths down that end were still unfinished so can't see it being ready early August.


  • #81
    Bigred0823
    Registered Users Posts: 7 ✭Bigred0823


    Diceyp wrote: »
    Did u also buy in the close?? We haven't signed contracts yet but hoping to do so next week. Went up and looked at house few days ago and the roads and paths down that end were still unfinished so can't see it being ready early August.

    No, we are on Parkside Drive. Our house looked unfinished for awhile but once we gave a deposit we saw a lot more going on. Hopefully you'll hear good news after the builders holidays.


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  • #82
    Diceyp
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭Diceyp


    Bigred0823 wrote: »
    No, we are on Parkside Drive. Our house looked unfinished for awhile but once we gave a deposit we saw a lot more going on. Hopefully you'll hear good news after the builders holidays.

    Yes will be able to put more pressure on once we sign contracts hopefully. Good luck in ur new home!


  • #83
    shawnxxiong
    Registered Users Posts: 85 ✭✭shawnxxiong


    PedroDublin wrote: »
    Thanks @Goodbridge

    I hope they will open one of those soon as it will make a big difference. The first time we were in Parkside we decided not to buy as it seemed too far from the station, but when we came back we realised is actually quite close, is just that now you have to go around.


    They seem to be selling all the types A and end of terrace fairly quickly, but some of the mid terrace have been there for the month and a half we have been going to see the showroom. I wonder if that will impact the plans for future developments, maybe they will make different types, more four beds. Although I have no idea how quickly these are supposed to be sold to start the new phases.

    The sales guy told me next phase will be start in 2017 - date not specified though.


  • #84
    Olliemcc
    Registered Users Posts: 1 ✭Olliemcc


    Hi we are moving to the Close - I spoke with Jillian yesterday and they should have a schedule done by end if week for snagging on the close. We were told second or third week in August so hoping that it's still around the same.


  • #85
    vijayaha
    Registered Users Posts: 1 ✭vijayaha


    Hi, Are there any secondary schools close to Parkside? There are 3 primary schools but I dont see any secondary school near by.

    Any info on this?

    Thank you


  • #86
    Bigred0823
    Registered Users Posts: 7 ✭Bigred0823


    Hi all, just got our snag list done. Anyone have any idea how long it takes from snag list to keys? We had it done Tuesday but haven't received the report so hoping it's all minor things.


  • #87
    Gaz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,590 ✭✭✭Gaz


    Snagging process was quick, if your mortgage is in place, you should have keys within 2 weeks.
    One thing to note, dont worry too much if you missed the odd (small) thing in your snag. The finishing foreman is great and will sort out any issues for you. We are in 3 months now and only today I got an issue fixed. The builders have been great :)


  • #88
    Bigred0823
    Registered Users Posts: 7 ✭Bigred0823


    Gaz wrote: »
    Snagging process was quick, if your mortgage is in place, you should have keys within 2 weeks.
    One thing to note, dont worry too much if you missed the odd (small) thing in your snag. The finishing foreman is great and will sort out any issues for you. We are in 3 months now and only today I got an issue fixed. The builders have been great :)

    That is great news! Thanks. Looking forward to getting in and settled.


  • #89
    Mmarika
    Registered Users Posts: 7 ✭Mmarika


    Hi,

    I'm looking for a Parkside community on Facebook. I couldn't find it. Could anybody give me a link?


  • #90
    Gaz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,590 ✭✭✭Gaz


    Just search for Parkside,Balgriffin


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  • #91
    delux
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 153 ✭✭delux


    Has anyone heard what the prices for phase 2 will be?
    I heard the nearby Belltree had a massive jump in price for the new phase there!


  • #92
    PedroDublin
    Registered Users Posts: 53 ✭✭PedroDublin


    What are the new prices in belltree? I thought they only had the showroom left, which they increased 20k to 340k, but I haven't seen any new phased advertised


  • #93
    OfflerCrocGod
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,322 ✭✭✭OfflerCrocGod


    I think they've been trying to sell that showroom for months now so I wouldn't expect them to go much beyond the price of that house.


  • #94
    PedroDublin
    Registered Users Posts: 53 ✭✭PedroDublin


    Yep, I wonder how come they cannot sell it. If not for the garden orientation I would have bought it myself, and from that row it would have been my first pick.


  • #95
    OfflerCrocGod
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,322 ✭✭✭OfflerCrocGod


    PedroDublin wrote: »
    Yep, I wonder how come they cannot sell it. If not for the garden orientation I would have bought it myself, and from that row it would have been my first pick.
    Price.


  • #96
    GoodBridge
    Closed Accounts Posts: 201 ✭✭GoodBridge


    which showhouse is for sale?


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  • #97
    delux
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 153 ✭✭delux


    What are the new prices in belltree? I thought they only had the showroom left, which they increased 20k to 340k, but I haven't seen any new phased advertised
    Yeah the new ones are for 340k but the first ones were selling for less than 300k as far as I know? You can see the prices on the property price register. They're both on the same road facing the park.


  • #98
    PedroDublin
    Registered Users Posts: 53 ✭✭PedroDublin


    GoodBridge wrote: »
    which showhouse is for sale?
    When I checked on June, the only house they have left from Phase one was the 3 storey showroom in Park Avenue, and I think it was selling at 310-320. From the SF page looks like that one is still the only house left but at 340.

    Unless they are selling a new phase starting at 340, but that would be quite a hike considering the previous one started at 270 I think. 25% increase in a year


  • #99
    OfflerCrocGod
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,322 ✭✭✭OfflerCrocGod


    Show houses are normally more expensive and given it's the last one they can probably afford for it to take months to sell. When they need to shift ~80 new homes though it will be different story.


  • #100
    GoodBridge
    Closed Accounts Posts: 201 ✭✭GoodBridge


    PedroDublin wrote: »
    When I checked on June, the only house they have left from Phase one was the 3 storey showroom in Park Avenue, and I think it was selling at 310-320. From the SF page looks like that one is still the only house left but at 340.

    Unless they are selling a new phase starting at 340, but that would be quite a hike considering the previous one started at 270 I think. 25% increase in a year

    So that's one of the 4 bed type A houses? We paid 340 for ours. I think 340 for a showhouse is a good price considering it has all the flooring done, built in shelving units in the kitchen and sitting room, garden landscaped (trees etc), plus other little fixtures and fittings that all add up that I'd assume they'd leave (towel rail, bathroom mirrors etc).

    It looks like the 4 beds are 375k now: http://www.myhome.ie/residential/brochure/parkside-balgriffin-dublin-13/3153072


  • #101
    OfflerCrocGod
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,322 ✭✭✭OfflerCrocGod


    I think it's a three storey 3 bed actually.


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