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St. Marnocks Bay - Dun Si

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  • #252
    sparkle109
    Registered Users Posts: 174 ✭✭sparkle109


    None for skylark as far as I know

    bilbot79 wrote: »
    Hi folks just wanted to check. Are there management fees associated with these kinds of places like there are with Drumnigh Wood?


  • #253
    bilbot79
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,043 ✭✭✭bilbot79


    sparkle109 wrote: »
    None for skylark as far as I know

    Thanks. How does it work when they release the properties? Are there prospective homeowners crawling over each other to pay a deposit and secure something on day one?


  • #254
    Whack1983
    Registered Users Posts: 53 ✭✭Whack1983


    bilbot79 wrote: »
    Thanks. How does it work when they release the properties? Are there prospective homeowners crawling over each other to pay a deposit and secure something on day one?

    We went on day one for the launch of first phase of Dun Si. Were a few gone by time we got there but there were plenty left. Put booking deposit down that day.
    If you had your heart set on a certain number then i would get there early. Not sure how it works now with restrictions


  • #255
    sparkle109
    Registered Users Posts: 174 ✭✭sparkle109


    We have a deposit down for skylark.

    We had to express interest and provide proof of funds and then we got an appointment for the release date. they operated it on an appointment basis and once you viewed you had the option to put a deposit down. There were a few gone by the time of our appointment.
    bilbot79 wrote: »
    Thanks. How does it work when they release the properties? Are there prospective homeowners crawling over each other to pay a deposit and secure something on day one?


  • #256
    bilbot79
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,043 ✭✭✭bilbot79


    sparkle109 wrote: »
    We have a deposit down for skylark.

    We had to express interest and provide proof of funds and then we got an appointment for the release date. they operated it on an appointment basis and once you viewed you had the option to put a deposit down. There were a few gone by the time of our appointment.

    You mean you had it down for phase 1 or you have it down for phase 2? I'm in touch with the EA, I guess he'll keep me right...


  • #257
    sparkle109
    Registered Users Posts: 174 ✭✭sparkle109


    For phase 1 - we viewed back in September
    bilbot79 wrote: »
    You mean you had it down for phase 1 or you have it down for phase 2? I'm in touch with the EA, I guess he'll keep me right...


  • #258
    bilbot79
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,043 ✭✭✭bilbot79


    sparkle109 wrote: »
    For phase 1 - we viewed back in September

    Do you know when you expect to move in? I guess with the way things were going for phase 2 if I got a deposit down I wouldn't be in till about December minimum. It's a long lead time I guess but maybe worth the wait


  • #259
    sparkle109
    Registered Users Posts: 174 ✭✭sparkle109


    It was meant to be June-September but based on construction being closed for so long I’d say we will be lucky to be in by the end of the year, which is really disappointing!

    Did they give any time line for phase 2?
    bilbot79 wrote: »
    Do you know when you expect to move in? I guess with the way things were going for phase 2 if I got a deposit down I wouldn't be in till about December minimum. It's a long lead time I guess but maybe worth the wait


  • #260
    bilbot79
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,043 ✭✭✭bilbot79


    sparkle109 wrote: »
    It was meant to be June-September but based on construction being closed for so long I’d say we will be lucky to be in by the end of the year, which is really disappointing!

    Did they give any time line for phase 2?

    The EA said they might have more details next Friday or after but I think they just haven't been told anything at all yet.

    I was indicate before that a 4 bed semi would come in somewhere between 600 and 650 but this seems quite high compared to the Dun Si prices I see on the property register for similar.

    Do you have any price info for phase 1 to help shape my expectations? Or any info at all, could you possibly PM?

    Appreciate your help!


  • #261
    Dellboy2007
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 812 ✭✭✭Dellboy2007


    Just came across these houses on daft and saw the new phase being advertised. Thought it sounded great until I read about the location being in flight path. Would love to see for myself how bad it is, but alas I’ll have to wait till level 5 ends.


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  • #262
    Klaudia.
    Registered Users Posts: 39 ✭Klaudia.


    Guys, what are your views on climate change -> the rising sea level and the huge probability that houses on the coast of Ireland will be flooded?

    I'm not soo worried about the flight path, but very concerned about the sea....


  • #263
    Bubbaclaus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,461 ✭✭✭Bubbaclaus


    Klaudia. wrote: »
    Guys, what are your views on climate change -> the rising sea level and the huge probability that houses on the coast of Ireland will be flooded?

    I'm not soo worried about the flight path, but very concerned about the sea....

    I think those skylark houses are at least 10 metres above sea level, from memory of the plans. If the sea starts threatening those properties then you would have a lot more to be worrying about globally than just the house.

    I'm not saying it won't happen, but society may have collapsed by that point anyway meaning it is the least of your worries.


  • #264
    bilbot79
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,043 ✭✭✭bilbot79


    Bubbaclaus wrote: »
    I think those skylark houses are at least 10 metres above sea level, from memory of the plans. If the sea starts threatening those properties then you would have a lot more to be worrying about globally than just the house.

    I'm not saying it won't happen, but society may have collapsed by that point anyway meaning it is the least of your worries.

    True but I'd worry about house insurance going up in the meantime! No way of predicting this stuff.


  • #265
    easygoing39
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,382 ✭✭✭easygoing39


    Klaudia. wrote: »
    Guys, what are your views on climate change -> the rising sea level and the huge probability that houses on the coast of Ireland will be flooded?

    I'm not soo worried about the flight path, but very concerned about the sea....



    There's a better chance of a plane crashing into St. Marnock's Bay in a blazing fireball,killing all on the ground than rising sea levels in your lifetime.If your worried about sea levels I'd buy a house in Torcaill.


  • #266
    Whack1983
    Registered Users Posts: 53 ✭✭Whack1983


    Klaudia. wrote: »
    Guys, what are your views on climate change -> the rising sea level and the huge probability that houses on the coast of Ireland will be flooded?

    I'm not soo worried about the flight path, but very concerned about the sea....

    https://www.floodmap.net/

    Is a handy tool to use. Gives a rough guide of what would happen for each meter rise

    As mentioned st. Marnocks is roughly 10 meters elevated so the town of portmarnock would flood first along with chunks of dublin.


  • #267
    Klaudia.
    Registered Users Posts: 39 ✭Klaudia.


    easygoing39 wrote: »
    There's a better chance of a plane crashing into St. Marnock's Bay in a blazing fireball,killing all on the ground than rising sea levels in your lifetime.If your worried about sea levels I'd buy a house in Torcaill.

    Hahahaa, you made me laugh soo much :D:D:D:D

    Thanks, I may exaggerate and worries too much


  • #268
    basill
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,349 ✭✭✭basill


    Klaudia. wrote: »
    Guys, what are your views on climate change -> the rising sea level and the huge probability that houses on the coast of Ireland will be flooded?

    I'm not soo worried about the flight path, but very concerned about the sea....


    You will be fine. You live in a country that is completely on top of such matters. Worry not a jot as each year the sea inches up to your back garden and the TDs set up a committee and Fingal washes their hands of any responsibility for building sea walls. Rest assured that in about 25 years they will come back with an independent report by a retired judge that will lay the blame firmly at the foot of no one. Then the Taoiseach of the day will go on TV and give a heart felt apology but no outline for compensation:)


  • #269
    Dellboy2007
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 812 ✭✭✭Dellboy2007


    Any word on when the new phase will actually go on sale?


  • #270
    NewHouse2021
    Registered Users Posts: 13 ✭NewHouse2021


    With construction reopening shortly, does anyone have any updated timelines for completion date of Phase 1?

    Has anyone had any contact with developer/builder? We were hoping to get in touch with them over an item.

    Also, does anyone have any accurate floor measurements for the Petrel? The 3D tour thing on the Savills website is pretty cool, but I think the distances are a bit off (if you measure the beds you get the conclusion that they are either very unusually bespoke sized beds, or else the measuring tool is a bit off). Very hard to plan flooring etc without knowing the measurements.


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  • #271
    bilbot79
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,043 ✭✭✭bilbot79


    NewHouse2021 wrote: »
    With construction reopening shortly, does anyone have any updated timelines for completion date of Phase 1?

    Has anyone had any contact with developer/builder? We were hoping to get in touch with them over an item.

    Also, does anyone have any accurate floor measurements for the Petrel? The 3D tour thing on the Savills website is pretty cool, but I think the distances are a bit off (if you measure the beds you get the conclusion that they are either very unusually bespoke sized beds, or else the measuring tool is a bit off). Very hard to plan flooring etc without knowing the measurements.

    I'm pretty sure the brochure for the recently launched phase has exact floor measurements. Possibly the previous brochure has it too?


  • #272
    NewHouse2021
    Registered Users Posts: 13 ✭NewHouse2021


    bilbot79 wrote: »
    I'm pretty sure the brochure for the recently launched phase has exact floor measurements. Possibly the previous brochure has it too?

    Thanks but unfortunately not! Just has the house size, but no breakdown per room.

    I see construction has started up again this week, so getting closer once again to a move in date!


  • #273
    bilbot79
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,043 ✭✭✭bilbot79


    NewHouse2021 wrote: »
    Thanks but unfortunately not! Just has the house size, but no breakdown per room.

    I see construction has started up again this week, so getting closer once again to a move in date!

    See breakdown attached


  • #274
    P0rtmarn0ckRes
    Registered Users Posts: 37 ✭P0rtmarn0ckRes


    Hi all! Just wondering if anyone who is buying in the 3 bed phase of Skylark has heard anything from the developer/estate agent on revised timings? We were told May/June of this year, but of course because of lockdown there will be a delay. Thanks


  • #275
    sparkle109
    Registered Users Posts: 174 ✭✭sparkle109


    Hi I was told Q4 for the initial launch, with majority around October and could possibly change over summer depending how site are getting on once they’ve been back for a while
    P0rtmarn0ckRes wrote: »
    Hi all! Just wondering if anyone who is buying in the 3 bed phase of Skylark has heard anything from the developer/estate agent on revised timings? We were told May/June of this year, but of course because of lockdown there will be a delay. Thanks


  • #276
    bilbot79
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,043 ✭✭✭bilbot79


    sparkle109 wrote: »
    Hi I was told Q4 for the initial launch, with majority around October and could possibly change over summer depending how site are getting on once they’ve been back for a while

    I was told q4 for the 4 beds just gone there. Seems s bit ambitious now I guess?


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  • #277
    bilbot79
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,043 ✭✭✭bilbot79


    Looking like Q1 2022 now. Darn Covid has made this a long lead time


  • #278
    boylano21
    Registered Users Posts: 13 ✭boylano21


    bilbot79 wrote: »
    Looking like Q1 2022 now. Darn Covid has made this a long lead time

    Hi Bilbot79, I was recently contacted by Savills to say that developers believe the completion date for phase 1 in Skylark will be Q4 2021. Have you heard otherwise or do you just feel there will be further delays?


  • #279
    bilbot79
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,043 ✭✭✭bilbot79


    boylano21 wrote: »
    Hi Bilbot79, I was recently contacted by Savills to say that developers believe the completion date for phase 1 in Skylark will be Q4 2021. Have you heard otherwise or do you just feel there will be further delays?

    No i think you should be grand for phase 1


  • #280
    P0rtmarn0ckRes
    Registered Users Posts: 37 ✭P0rtmarn0ckRes


    Sorry to hear that bilbot79. I've seen some pictures of the site, and it looks like they're making good progress on phase 1, so I'm feeling more optimistic now than I was a few weeks ago. Looking forward to hearing more from them soon on a more definitive date than 'Q4'.


  • #281
    bilbot79
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,043 ✭✭✭bilbot79


    P0rtmarn0ckRes wrote: »
    Sorry to hear that bilbot79. I've seen some pictures of the site, and it looks like they're making good progress on phase 1, so I'm feeling more optimistic now than I was a few weeks ago. Looking forward to hearing more from them soon on a more definitive date than 'Q4'.

    Based on previous threads I always thought Q4 was ambitious for phase II but had hoped for a miracle getting me in for the Toy Show! I think definitely Q1 2022 or later for me now


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  • #282
    P0rtmarn0ckRes
    Registered Users Posts: 37 ✭P0rtmarn0ckRes


    bilbot79 wrote: »
    Based on previous threads I always thought Q4 was ambitious for phase II but had hoped for a miracle getting me in for the Toy Show! I think definitely Q1 2022 or later for me now

    The Toy Show is the only marker in time that's important!


  • #283
    bilbot79
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,043 ✭✭✭bilbot79


    P0rtmarn0ckRes wrote: »
    The Toy Show is the only marker in time that's important!

    What other reason would you buy an A2 rated new build in fab location close to the airport, beach and town if not to watch the Toy Show in it !


  • #284
    sparkle109
    Registered Users Posts: 174 ✭✭sparkle109


    Does anyone know if there is a neighbourhood Facebook/WhatsApp group for the estate?


  • #285
    NewHouse2021
    Registered Users Posts: 13 ✭NewHouse2021


    Has anyone actually managed to get the floor sizes for the Petrel houses? I find it absolutely crazy that they can’t seem to give us the floor measurements for a house we have bought.


  • #286
    bilbot79
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,043 ✭✭✭bilbot79


    I'm not sure about the petrel floor sizes. They are there for the 4 beds so not sure why you wouldnt have it for the 3 beds. Maybe call Savills?

    I think there is a Facebook group called St Marnocks Bay or something like that


  • #287
    cunnerz21
    Registered Users Posts: 42 ✭cunnerz21


    Does anyone know what broadband options are available? Is there fibre directly to the house? I think I saw that it was wired Virgin somewhere but are other providers also available (Sky etc.)?

    Can anyone speak to the quality/speed of broadband connection?


  • #288
    bilbot79
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,043 ✭✭✭bilbot79


    Does anyone know if building is on schedule, ahead, or behind for that matter?


  • #289
    P0rtmarn0ckRes
    Registered Users Posts: 37 ✭P0rtmarn0ckRes


    bilbot79 wrote: »
    Does anyone know if building is on schedule, ahead, or behind for that matter?

    I checked in again today and have been told Q4 (again…) but that it may be closer to the start of Q4 depending on your house number. They’ll be able to confirm a more accurate date once they’ve had an update from the builders.

    The houses on the left hand side (if you’re standing at the top of the road looking down Skylark Park Gate) are starting to be rendered on the outside, and the houses on the right are making good progress with the outside brick work, so things seem to be moving well.


  • #290
    Tazium
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 904 ✭✭✭Tazium


    Couple of days old and progress has already moved beyond what's shown here.

    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=117540089&postcount=25


  • #291
    bilbot79
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,043 ✭✭✭bilbot79


    chinguetti wrote: »
    Bills - Can't answer that until we figure out how to work it

    Hi Chinguetti. Mind if I resurrect this question now you're a while in the place?


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  • #292
    chinguetti
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,551 ✭✭✭chinguetti


    bilbot79 wrote: »
    Hi Chinguetti. Mind if I resurrect this question now you're a while in the place?

    Hard to say as the energy prices have gone up and still going up over the last 6 months but it is cheaper than where we were.

    However, I don't think anyone know how to work the smart heating system if I'm honest. We've had 3 different guys in to explain it to us and they've reprogrammed it for us each time and we've most of the heaters off throughout the place all year round.


  • #293
    bilbot79
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,043 ✭✭✭bilbot79


    chinguetti wrote: »
    Hard to say as the energy prices have gone up and still going up over the last 6 months but it is cheaper than where we were.

    However, I don't think anyone know how to work the smart heating system if I'm honest. We've had 3 different guys in to explain it to us and they've reprogrammed it for us each time and we've most of the heaters off throughout the place all year round.

    This heating system is infamous now. Do you have a model number so I can look at it online?


  • #294
    NewHouse2021
    Registered Users Posts: 13 ✭NewHouse2021


    Has anyone been given contact details for a development foreman? I’ve been told it is unusual to not have been giving any contact details at all for the people actually building our house.



  • #295
    bilbot79
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,043 ✭✭✭bilbot79


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117720255#Comment_117720255

    I wonder is it because they're from across the pond. You could try contacting them on Facebook perhaps or just go through Savills?



  • #296
    P0rtmarn0ckRes
    Registered Users Posts: 37 ✭P0rtmarn0ckRes


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117720255#Comment_117720255

    Are you in the next phase of Skylark? We are, and have heard essentially nothing apart from that the house should be ready in 'Q4'. Nice and vague!



  • #297
    sparkle109
    Registered Users Posts: 174 ✭✭sparkle109


    Has anyone in phase 1 sorted floors out yet?



  • #298
    P0rtmarn0ckRes
    Registered Users Posts: 37 ✭P0rtmarn0ckRes


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117740390#Comment_117740390

    Not yet, not sure how to do it timing-wise since we don't have a date - how are you going to do it?



  • #299
    sparkle109
    Registered Users Posts: 174 ✭✭sparkle109


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117746883#Comment_117746883

    I’m not totally sure yet but was going to get a few quotes and see if could book a fitter for mid October? The agents gave me the name of the company who did the showhouses so might try them first. I was told early that month was the plan so don’t want to delay moving too long and it seems that it’s difficult to get a fitter (at least that’s my experience so far)



  • #300
    NewHouse2021
    Registered Users Posts: 13 ✭NewHouse2021


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117729212#Comment_117729212

    Yup, haven’t heard a peep. Honestly if we hadn’t checked in a couple of times we wouldn’t have heard anything since October 2020.


    Anyone know what’s the story with the stairs? Does it come ‘floored’ if you get me, or do we need to sort flooring for it? Planning to laminate hall and landing floors so would be going for something similar for the stairs.



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  • #301
    brdstlk
    Registered Users Posts: 13 ✭brdstlk


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117763312#Comment_117763312

    Just know that they’re “unfinished”.



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