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Manion

Keithchap wrote: »

Does anyone know who provides the 10 year structural warranty on these houses?

Was this not in your starter pack and also sent to your solicitor who then sent it to the bank ?

fret_wimp2

Anyone advise what mobile network, if any, works inside the houses?

Right now we can get almost no signal on any three phone in the house. It could be the insulation, but if there's another network that's stronger in the area I'd happily swap over.

cronos

fret_wimp2 wrote: »

Anyone advise what mobile network, if any, works inside the houses?

Right now we can get almost no signal on any three phone in the house. It could be the insulation, but if there's another network that's stronger in the area I'd happily swap over.

Vodafone is decent for me. Not perfect though. Not sure how it would compare with three. But I'd imagine Vodafone would have the best coverage in the country so they are probably the best chance.

TaxqOnClaim

Manion wrote: »

fret_wimp2 wrote: »

What risk though? It's in the middle of a good area that's already established and that has new property going in all the time.

Spec doesn't sound lesser than the ballymore builds either.

A simple case of ballymore getting what they could for their builds as they were the only show in town, and a new developer now bringing some competition

Danny87 wrote: »

It's based on standard logic in my opinion . I am of course solely talking about the Ballymore 'Ash type' houses . There doesn't appear to any houses similar to the Heron style being developed by Castlehorn from what i can see .

My point is , we personally paid 20% more than the original 2015 price for our Ash house that is currently being built . They have gone up approx 6-7% a phase since 2015 . They would have been set for another 6% on the latest phase but i find this hard to fathom with very similar houses literally just across the road in an already developed area at a much cheaper price.

Regarding spec, from what i can see on the planning documents plans and elevations they are virtually identical to the Ash houses by Ballymore . Granted they are 9m2 smaller but if you view the plans they have utilized the space more efficiently and the difference is unnoticeable (at least from the drawings). They are also A rated, so the building standard would also be very similar .

Also worth noting that the initial phase is for 60nr 3 bed terraced houses , the rest of the phases will be the Duplexes , 4 beds , detached, semi detached and apartments

Comparing the daft.ie spec to the ballymore spec they are clearly a lower spec

Anybody have any idea how many houses/apartments this development will deliver in total? I see phase 1 has 60 advertised on daft but just wondering what future phases will deliver!

PhoenixParker

TaxqOnClaim wrote: »

Anybody have any idea how many houses/apartments this development will deliver in total? I see phase 1 has 60 advertised on daft but just wondering what future phases will deliver!

It's on the planning permission. 3666/15 on dublin city council's planning portal. 318 dwellings with 176 apartments and 142 houses. Very similar in scale to rcp.

MayoSalmon

PhoenixParker wrote: »

It's on the planning permission. 3666/15 on dublin city council's planning portal. 318 dwellings with 176 apartments and 142 houses. Very similar in scale to rcp.

Is that the Capel site, South of Rathbourne Avenue, I was under the impression the development is further east?

PhoenixParker

MayoSalmon wrote: »

Is that the Capel site, South of Rathbourne Avenue, I was under the impression the development is further east?

That's where I've been thinking it is as that's where I'd call rathborne bit looking at it, since it's Castlethorn I'd guess it's 3604/12

They need to build it as planning is expiring which means it's quite an old design.

griffdlk

fret_wimp2 wrote: »

Anyone advise what mobile network, if any, works inside the houses?

Right now we can get almost no signal on any three phone in the house. It could be the insulation, but if there's another network that's stronger in the area I'd happily swap over.

If you have a compatible phone then eir is best as they have wifi calling so you're effectively making a VoIP call when in the house. This page shows all the phones that work with it https://www.eir.ie/wificalling/

Bruncvik

cronos wrote: »

Vodafone is decent for me. Not perfect though. Not sure how it would compare with three. But I'd imagine Vodafone would have the best coverage in the country so they are probably the best chance.

I had Three when we moved in, and no signal. I switched to Vodafone shortly thereafter, and I get some signal when I'm close to the windows, but I still prefer placing calls from the backyard. Works out well for me - I have a perfectly valid excuse not to answer the phone.

fret_wimp2

griffdlk wrote: »

If you have a compatible phone then eir is best as they have wifi calling so you're effectively making a VoIP call when in the house. This page shows all the phones that work with it https://www.eir.ie/wificalling/

Based on the 4 weeks Eir took to get my address wrong twice, cost me two days off work, about 6 hours on hold and transferring between depths, give me no service and still bill me, I think I'd rather no mobile network than sign up with them.

Vodafone, once I called them had broadband running in less than 6 days and about 20 mins total time speaking to them.

Keithchap

griffdlk wrote: »

If you have a compatible phone then eir is best as they have wifi calling so you're effectively making a VoIP call when in the house. This page shows all the phones that work with it https://www.eir.ie/wificalling/

Thanks. You only need an Eir mobile phone though right? It will work with Vodafone broadband?

stenomattia

Hi, could anyone please send me the details of a trusted house alarm installer and model? We'll be moving in RCP soon and we'd like to get this sorted out with priority. Thank you!

griffdlk

Keithchap wrote: »

Thanks. You only need an Eir mobile phone though right? It will work with Vodafone broadband?

Yep, works on any broadband. I use it in work (by accident as I just have wifi turned on) and works fine and used it on holidays as well.

PhoenixParker

For anyone wondering about the educate together school and it's need for more space, they now have planning permission for four temporary classrooms on the supervalu site.

Permission is for three years.

Keithchap

Royal Canal Park featured on the TV3 news last night:

https://www.tv3.ie/3player/show/450/132035/0/3News-at-5.30

07:10

Keithchap

PhoenixParker wrote: »

For anyone wondering about the educate together school and it's need for more space, they now have planning permission for four temporary classrooms on the supervalu site.

Permission is for three years.

Thanks. I assume that is the empty site is adjacent to the school? Is that owned by Supervalu?

PhoenixParker

Keithchap wrote: »

Thanks. I assume that is the empty site is adjacent to the school? Is that owned by Supervalu?

It's part of the current school site. Not sure who owns it, it was the marketing suite for the original development.

elTenedor

Getting quotes of about 420 for snagging a Heron? Is this roughly about what others have paid?

fret_wimp2

elTenedor wrote: »

Getting quotes of about 420 for snagging a Heron? Is this roughly about what others have paid?

Its a full day job with potential ongoing consultation. A good snagger will:

- spend 1st half of the day snagging the house, looking for and noting the issues.
- spend the 2nd half of the day walking you through the issue list, explaining why certain items are issues, helping you priroitize what you really want to get sorted vs whats nice to get sorted, and coaching you on how to deal with the developer.

I found the last part particularly useful as the developer really doesnt want to fix any minor issues, will make you think that your a hindrance, and even that they might pull out of the sale if you dont accept what they have done. Snagger helps prep you for what to let slide and what to dig your heels in for.

(A Good) Snagger is also available after the snag day to provide a professional opinion should the developer refuse to fix some items that are high priority for you.


FYI - I am not a snagger, not related to a snagger and initially thought it was just a paperwork exercise. getting a good snagger saved me a lot of issues, money and left us in a much better position moving in.


So, see if your snagger is doing that for you and if you think its worth the asking price. If not, go for a lesser service. My experience with house pruchase tells me not to scrimp if snagger is good and providing a high level of service.

elTenedor

Thanks Fret_wimp2 for the details, much appreciated. Just wanted to throw it out to see if that was a competitive quote.

gloria6232

Hi. I am moving into royal canal avenue in a few weeks. Do the houses come connected with lines enabled for eir (or equivalent provider? Or did other have to pay for line installation after moving in? Thanks

cronos

gloria6232 wrote: »

Hi. I am moving into royal canal avenue in a few weeks. Do the houses come connected with lines enabled for eir (or equivalent provider? Or did other have to pay for line installation after moving in? Thanks

Eir will have to visit to install the line. But it's free. Then once installed a second visit will be required to connect up the internet/phone. Both visits will require you to be at home unfortunately.

gloria6232

Thanks Cronos, appreciate it...they had quoted me 25euro for 12 months on top of broadband & tv monthly fee so wasnt sure if that was right.

Keithchap

cronos wrote: »

Eir will have to visit to install the line. But it's free. Then once installed a second visit will be required to connect up the internet/phone. Both visits will require you to be at home unfortunately.

Thanks. How long did it take to get up and running from your move in date?

cronos

Keithchap wrote: »

Thanks. How long did it take to get up and running from your move in date?

A month I think it was

1dav

Hi All. I noticed some seriously looking drain works taking place by the attenuation pond. CCTV drain inspection team van. Also some digging taking place in the gardens of houses on Phelan Drive West. Any ideas what is happening there?

Keithchap

Keithchap wrote: »

Looks like Castlehorn are stating on one of their sites:
http://www.daft.ie/dublin/new-homes-for-sale/rathborne-park-ashtown-dublin-90059/

No pics or anything yet, the website has nothing on it either.

I think this is the planning:
http://www.dublincity.ie/swiftlg/apas/run/WPHAPPDETAIL.DisplayUrl?theApnID=3604/12&backURL=%3Ca%20href=wphappcriteria.display?paSearchKey=3410032%3ESearch%20Criteria%3C/a%3E%20%3E%20%3Ca%20href=%27wphappsearchres.displayResultsURL?ResultID=4047943%26StartIndex=1%26SortOrder=APNID:DESC%26DispResultsAs=WPHAPPSEARCHRES%26BackURL=%3Ca%20href=wphappcriteria.display?paSearchKey=3410032%3ESearch%20Criteria%3C/a%3E%27%3ESearch%20Results%3C/a%3E

I was told unofficially that this might be the location of the school, close to the river road, but they could be wrong, as I said it's not official yet.

It's definitely this one, saw a sign up on the site today on the cresent.

They are looking for a lot of details if you register your interest, including your budget, cheeky...

dazamataz

Hi,

Could someone tell me where the tv point is in the master bedroom in a Heron please?

Thanks in advance

cronos

dazamataz wrote: »

Hi,

Could someone tell me where the tv point is in the master bedroom in a Heron please?

Thanks in advance

Not sure there is one. Although I'd be very interested to hear peoples solutions to putting TV's in the top floor bedroom of the Heron. Pictures would be great also. It's a big room but I struggle to think where the TV would look best. I've the bed in the same location it was in the showhouse.

n1ckymar1e

Keithchap wrote: »

It's definitely this one, saw a sign up on the site today on the cresent.

They are looking for a lot of details if you register your interest, including your budget, cheeky...

They have the website live now with the floor plans site plans, video etc. People were already lining up at 8pm last night...

Manion

dazamataz wrote: »

Hi,

Could someone tell me where the tv point is in the master bedroom in a Heron please?

Thanks in advance

cronos wrote: »

Not sure there is one. Although I'd be very interested to hear peoples solutions to putting TV's in the top floor bedroom of the Heron. Pictures would be great also. It's a big room but I struggle to think where the TV would look best. I've the bed in the same location it was in the showhouse.

TV point is over by the door

mrsdewinter

For long-term residents, I see that the overflow carpark up near the gym will be decommissioned from Monday. This'll make inviting friends over fun...

cronos

mrsdewinter wrote: »

For long-term residents, I see that the overflow carpark up near the gym will be decommissioned from Monday. This'll make inviting friends over fun...

Decommissioned for what purpose?

PhoenixParker

cronos wrote: »

Decommissioned for what purpose?

Camden @ Royal Canal Park, the next phase.

Keithchap

Keithchap wrote: »

Looks like Castlehorn are stating on one of their sites:
http://www.daft.ie/dublin/new-homes-for-sale/rathborne-park-ashtown-dublin-90059/

No pics or anything yet, the website has nothing on it either.

I think this is the planning:
http://www.dublincity.ie/swiftlg/apas/run/WPHAPPDETAIL.DisplayUrl?theApnID=3604/12&backURL=%3Ca%20href=wphappcriteria.display?paSearchKey=3410032%3ESearch%20Criteria%3C/a%3E%20%3E%20%3Ca%20href=%27wphappsearchres.displayResultsURL?ResultID=4047943%26StartIndex=1%26SortOrder=APNID:DESC%26DispResultsAs=WPHAPPSEARCHRES%26BackURL=%3Ca%20href=wphappcriteria.display?paSearchKey=3410032%3ESearch%20Criteria%3C/a%3E%27%3ESearch%20Results%3C/a%3E

I was told unofficially that this might be the location of the school, close to the river road, but they could be wrong, as I said it's not official yet.

These guys seem to think that is the future school site as well.


http://rathbornepark.ie/flipbook/#p=2

Not sure who owns the land.

Map of LAP

PhoenixParker

Keithchap wrote: »

These guys seem to think that is the future school site as well.


http://rathbornepark.ie/flipbook/#p=2

Not sure who owns the land.

http://i.imgur.com/nHX8sTq.jpg

It's shown as the preferred school site in the local development plan. That's where that comes from.

fret_wimp2

Interest Enquiry form is an excellent scheme to charge as much as possible.
Asks for your price region.

I assume if you pick the lower price regions, they know to ignore you and if loads of people pick higher price regions, they can bump up prices?

unless im just being too cynical and there is a house available in each price region.

WondersW

Hi guys,

We will be moving to RCP in the next month if all goes as planned of course and wonder if anyone can recommend a good tiler?

Bandana boy

WondersW wrote: »

Hi guys,

We will be moving to RCP in the next month if all goes as planned of course and wonder if anyone can recommend a good tiler?

I would also be interested in this

Bandana boy

Also would people who have gone through this share did they Tile the Kitchen and then Laminate/Carpet the Living room or vice versa ?

Nhol78

I did wooden floors through all of downstairs

fret_wimp2

laminate throughout the house with tiles around the island and just inside the front door.
carpet on stairs.

it's really down to your preferences and budget, there isn't a best way.

Bandana boy

fret_wimp2 wrote: »

laminate throughout the house with tiles around the island and just inside the front door.
carpet on stairs.

it's really down to your preferences and budget, there isn't a best way.

Did you get the tiler or the laminate person in first ?

cronos

Bandana boy wrote: »

Did you get the tiler or the laminate person in first ?

I got carpenter first then tiler. However, I recommend the other way around as the carpenter will need to do some work the tiler will not do like trimming kicking boards, trimming doors etc...

Danny87

Just wondering if anybody has had any issues regarding changes to Kitchens ?

We are looking at removing the breakfast bar and running the kitchen along the back wall. Has anyone done this ?

I am finding it impossible to get any reply from them and lately they will not even answer their phones ?

tippmon

Hi Danny
they are difficult to reach. If you search back in this conversation you'll see several of the same message as yours. We actually called into their premises in Dun Laoghaire and found this useful.

We thought about a similar idea but in the end we moved the island up slightly closer to the back door and removed the ledge at the door end also. Just remember that any changes you make will cost extra and they are not shy about charging! In the end the changes only cost 350 euro and we were happy with that as it makes a better use of the space. We will be moving in shortly and I'd happy to share photos of the finished result.

Danny87

If you're getting what you want; €350 isn't so bad I suppose . There would at least be some admin process/setting out delays for any changes which could somewhat justify this. I think we could live with that .

Thanks for the advice we well have to just take the bull by the horns and head out to Dun Laoighre one of the days...

FSMPastafarian

Trying cc'ing the guys on site in Ballymore on your email and you might get a swifter response. I did.

Bruncvik

tippmon wrote: »

Hi Danny
they are difficult to reach. If you search back in this conversation you'll see several of the same message as yours. We actually called into their premises in Dun Laoghaire and found this useful.

Did actually anyone have any luck calling them recently? They called us because they need to replace the splash board (third party information suggested the original board was a fire hazard). First time they were supposed to come they cancelled; second time didn't even bother to call, and I haven't had anyone pick their phone for the past week.

ek

Bruncvik wrote: »

Did actually anyone have any luck calling them recently? They called us because they need to replace the splash board (third party information suggested the original board was a fire hazard). First time they were supposed to come they cancelled; second time didn't even bother to call, and I haven't had anyone pick their phone for the past week.

They came out to measure ours four weeks ago. We haven't heard anything since. When we called to enquire we were told that the guy arranging the replacement is currently on holidays.