Hansfield Wood

Nicolleok8 · 10-01-2017 4:46pm

Hey...I am hoping to sign for a D2 in Phase 2. I have been to the show houses a few times and although I have asked I have yet to get a answer regarding the kitchen/wardobe colours. From the show houses i seen some are white some are grey. Just curious if anyone on here got a choice or did any one question it themeselves.

mooneyd · 10-01-2017 4:56pm

Nicolleok8 wrote: »

Hey...I am hoping to sign for a D2 in Phase 2. I have been to the show houses a few times and although I have asked I have yet to get a answer regarding the kitchen/wardobe colours. From the show houses i seen some are white some are grey. Just curious if anyone on here got a choice or did any one question it themeselves.

The short answer is its whatever was in the model of show house you seen. The builder is extremely un accommodating do you won't get a choice.

AAD · 10-01-2017 6:52pm

If I were you I would find out who the company supplying the wardrobes are, we did this when we moved into our house in Portersgate(many years ago now) and the company were more than happy to change things, at an obvious cost. But the gave us solid wood instead of the chip wood stuff and even redesigned our boxroom one to make more of the space,

If it's done early enough it wouldn't affect the builder and his time scale either.

Just a thought.

mooneyd · 10-01-2017 7:53pm

AAD wrote: »

If I were you I would find out who the company supplying the wardrobes are, we did this when we moved into our house in Portersgate(many years ago now) and the company were more than happy to change things, at an obvious cost. But the gave us solid wood instead of the chip wood stuff and even redesigned our boxroom one to make more of the space,

If it's done early enough it wouldn't affect the builder and his time scale either.

Just a thought.

If we could that would be awesome, right now I cant get him to agree to not tile the downstairs bathroom.

ialex87 · 10-01-2017 8:21pm

The time was 4 months or so, if we move in this month which seems probable.
The quality looks the same.
We've already talked about the sizes, they do look to match the show houses and they can't put these things in the contract in case someone sues them due to being off by 0.5mtr or some small amount due to normal construction deviation.
We haven't moved in yet.
It should be a fixed price contract.
I've tried to attach the plan.

Hey, thanks for answer and blueprint!

AGUSIA1 · 10-01-2017 9:18pm

mooneyd wrote: »

If we could that would be awesome, right now I cant get him to agree to not tile the downstairs bathroom.

Thats funny Mooney, neither can we,

It would be easier to take them up yourself than to be constantly trying to bargain with them, They really are unbelievable.

ialex87 · 10-01-2017 9:21pm

May I ask you why you don't want to tie the bathroom ? Just curious, otherwise I'm missing something here

AGUSIA1 · 10-01-2017 9:22pm

ialex87 wrote: »

May I ask you why you don't want to tie the bathroom ? Just curious, otherwise I'm missing something here

Because we want to install our own tiles in the downstairs wc/hallway/kitchen and utility.

ialex87 · 10-01-2017 10:29pm

Do you know by any chance how it's possible to transfer more than 10k in one transsaction? BOI has 10k limit per working day

SalaKash · 10-01-2017 11:49pm

ialex87 wrote: »

Do you know by any chance how it's possible to transfer more than 10k in one transsaction? BOI has 10k limit per working day

The BOI limit is 20k if you verify recipient account via post. If you use phone verification code, the limit is 10k.. I made solicitor account verification via post and did it in 2 installations i.e. 20k+ ..k.. even 3 installations of 10k each is all fine and solicitors understand that..

OfflerCrocGod · 11-01-2017 8:42am

Write a cheque.

ongarboy · 11-01-2017 12:48pm

You can make larger transfers via a bank draft by calling into a BOI branch. Bring ID (eg passport or drivers license and proof of address - eg utility bill ).

mooneyd · 11-01-2017 1:50pm

AGUSIA1 wrote: »

Thats funny Mooney, neither can we,

It would be easier to take them up yourself than to be constantly trying to bargain with them, They really are unbelievable.

Asking him to oversee us fitting the outside tap is going to be so... much fun!

ialex87 wrote: »

May I ask you why you don't want to tie the bathroom ? Just curious, otherwise I'm missing something here

AGUSIA1 wrote: »

Because we want to install our own tiles in the downstairs wc/hallway/kitchen and utility.

As Agusia mentioned We're running tile from the utility, kitchen, hall and downstairs WC.

WannabeBuyer · 11-01-2017 2:57pm

Hi future neighbours, we have bought on the Drive and were told by Sherry Fitzgerald that completion would be April/May. I have now heard June/July, just wondering if anyone has heard anything??

mooneyd · 11-01-2017 5:22pm

djam17 wrote: »

Hi All,
Its a long shot but has anyone got a site layout yet which shows the exact position of the pylons which run through The Park area. Would be interesting to see whether the 5 buildings facing Ongar road are looking staight out the front window to a pylon??

Found it

WannabeBuyer wrote: »

Hi future neighbours, we have bought on the Drive and were told by Sherry Fitzgerald that completion would be April/May. I have now heard June/July, just wondering if anyone has heard anything??

I'm the last house on the avenue that will probably be built before they start on the drive. I know its not related nessisarily but they have scheduled to start our house this month with completion still in April.

WannabeBuyer · 11-01-2017 5:30pm

Could anyone explain to me what the Pylon is?!

Gaspode · 11-01-2017 5:42pm

The Pylon is the structure holding up high power electricity cables.

mooneyd · 11-01-2017 5:47pm

WannabeBuyer wrote: »

Could anyone explain to me what the Pylon is?!

Gaspode wrote: »

The Pylon is the structure holding up high power electricity cables.

This

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Nicolleok8 · 11-01-2017 5:51pm

Thanks for info on wardrobe/kitchen guys I did email Sherry so if I hear back I will post here. great thread for information best of luck to those moving soon.

We were advised April/May for The Drive but with all new builds I would expect some delays.

OfflerCrocGod · 11-01-2017 7:41pm

mooneyd wrote: »

Asking him to oversee us fitting the outside tap is going to be so... much fun!

You are required to have the builder supervise you when you install a back garden tap? Why is it such a risky operation? Are they worried about damage to the external insulation? Is this before you close or after?

We inspected today. The house looks good, there are cosmetic issues but I doubt they will take much time to fix. Quite a few people have moved in on The Lawn.

Has anyone any information on the extractor fans, I forgot to ask about them. Are they on all the time? In other houses there are switches to control them but we couldn't see anything like that in the house.

ialex87 · 11-01-2017 9:36pm

WannabeBuyer wrote: »

Hi future neighbours, we have bought on the Drive and were told by Sherry Fitzgerald that completion would be April/May. I have now heard June/July, just wondering if anyone has heard anything??

Hi neighbour

I'm on drive as well. Today I had a phone call with SherryF, and they told me April/May as well. But I believe everything depends on weather....

mooneyd · 11-01-2017 9:42pm

OfflerCrocGod wrote: »

You are required to have the builder supervise you when you install a back garden tap? Why is it such a risky operation? Are they worried about damage to the external insulation? Is this before you close or after?

We inspected today. The house looks good, there are cosmetic issues but I doubt they will take much time to fix. Quite a few people have moved in on The Lawn.

Has anyone any information on the extractor fans, I forgot to ask about them. Are they on all the time? In other houses there are switches to control them but we couldn't see anything like that in the house.

Yea someone here spoke to the manufacturer of the prefab structure and they said they can be drilled for a tap but to get the builder to oversee it. (I guess so you dont void your homebond or something I donno.)

It will be after you close because the builder isn't going to help at all.

Nucflash · 12-01-2017 8:56am

Hi all, Can anyone recommend a good wireless alarm system? Thanks in advance.

GoodLuckFlocks · 12-01-2017 2:26pm

OfflerCrocGod wrote: »

You are required to have the builder supervise you when you install a back garden tap? Why is it such a risky operation? Are they worried about damage to the external insulation? Is this before you close or after?

We inspected today. The house looks good, there are cosmetic issues but I doubt they will take much time to fix. Quite a few people have moved in on The Lawn.

Has anyone any information on the extractor fans, I forgot to ask about them. Are they on all the time? In other houses there are switches to control them but we couldn't see anything like that in the house.

Still I am not sure/clear how the extractor fans works in hansfield wood. In fact there is no extractor fans. Brain told me that it works based on the the moisture level in the room. I can see the vents in kitchen/utility/WC/bathrooms.

Installing the gate/plug/tap seems to be an issue. As per the builder it should be installed as per the homeowner manual. Still following up with the builder.

The warranty states;
“The Insurer shall not be liable to the Policyholder for any; 1. ALTERATIONS - Loss or damage due to or arising from any alteration, modification, extension or addition to the Residential Property after the issue of Insurance Period Certificate".

Noticed that too much noise from the water pump, both cold & hot water. Any comments or recommendation on this?

AGUSIA1 · 12-01-2017 8:28pm

GoodLuckFlocks wrote: »

Still I am not sure/clear how the extractor fans works in hansfield wood. In fact there is no extractor fans. Brain told me that it works based on the the moisture level in the room. I can see the vents in kitchen/utility/WC/bathrooms.

Installing the gate/plug/tap seems to be an issue. As per the builder it should be installed as per the homeowner manual. Still following up with the builder.

The warranty states;
“The Insurer shall not be liable to the Policyholder for any; 1. ALTERATIONS - Loss or damage due to or arising from any alteration, modification, extension or addition to the Residential Property after the issue of Insurance Period Certificate".

Noticed that too much noise from the water pump, both cold & hot water. Any comments or recommendation on this?

Croc, did you look in tha attic if theres some kind of extraction unit up there?
This is the most likely location.
They work by creating a lower pressure in the wet rooms thus pulling air from the other rooms giving you circulation.
Has anyone seen the homeowners manual, i'd love to see the part about a gate?
Check to see if there are little rubber shock absorbers under the water pump, if theres not, there should be!
They won't completely stop the noise completely but definitely help. these things are noisy by nature.
When you moving in?

Pedro32561 · 12-01-2017 8:52pm

Can anyone advise what developer/contractor name is on their contracts? Mulberryglen Ltd have qualified as developers/contractors for the Help To Buy scheme - I believe they're involved in Hansfield as per planning permission?

AGUSIA1 · 12-01-2017 9:04pm

Pedro32561 wrote: »

Can anyone advise what developer/contractor name is on their contracts? Mulberryglen Ltd have qualified as developers/contractors for the Help To Buy scheme - I believe they're involved in Hansfield as per planning permission?

On my contract it says the contractor is mullberryglen

Pedro32561 · 12-01-2017 9:13pm

AGUSIA1 wrote: »

On my contract it says the contractor is mullberryglen

Thanks Augusia1. Good news for people who qualify for Help To Buy then as the contractor is set up on the scheme.

ialex87 · 12-01-2017 9:39pm

In my contract Mulberryglen is as well.

Do you know when we actually should apply for the help to buy scheme ?

Actually found all information here http://www.revenue.ie/en/tax/it/reliefs/htb/index.html

OfflerCrocGod · 13-01-2017 9:12pm

GoodLuckFlocks wrote: »

Still I am not sure/clear how the extractor fans works in hansfield wood. In fact there is no extractor fans. Brain told me that it works based on the the moisture level in the room. I can see the vents in kitchen/utility/WC/bathrooms.

Installing the gate/plug/tap seems to be an issue. As per the builder it should be installed as per the homeowner manual. Still following up with the builder.

The warranty states;
“The Insurer shall not be liable to the Policyholder for any; 1. ALTERATIONS - Loss or damage due to or arising from any alteration, modification, extension or addition to the Residential Property after the issue of Insurance Period Certificate".

Noticed that too much noise from the water pump, both cold & hot water. Any comments or recommendation on this?

This is the Vent-Axia unit installed in the attic. By the sound of it we have fans like these installed http://www.bathrenovations.co.uk/humidity-sensor-extractor-fans-for-bathrooms/ we will see how they work in practice but I've run a quarter bath of hot water in the house and they didn't turn on. Mind you the bathroom door was open so maybe that lowered the humidity.

Do you have the homeowner manual? Does anyone? Where is the warranty, when did you receive it?

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