Buying in Maryborough portlaoise ISSUES

DoctorRV

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122448218#Comment_122448218

So you’re saying you did drawdown already and so you’ll perhaps start your mortgage payment soon before even getting the keys ? OML !! Or maybe not if you have deferred payments ?

lch2023

Yep we had been told to finalise the sale and our solicitor had received the completion letter so they made the request for funds 2 weeks ago.

Hoping we will hear something tomorrow, if not will contact the EA this week.

I think the paving is finished but don’t believe the street lights are fully fitted. I thought they said that needed to be done before getting sign off from the council. Hopefully it’s a quick job

06750931

Hi all is signed off by the council before they went as far as I know as my solicitor got that document.

I'm ready to go too, let's hope it won't drag out now again until next week.

GG_AZ

Hey if its comfortable for you guys, can you share the range your house belongs to? To get an estimation, mine is between 42-48. Thanks!

helper1989

hey anyone in 42-48 received a call for 2nd snag?

KJ2023

I’m row 28-34 too and I’m also waiting to hear about 2nd snag

06750931

Hi I'm 35 to 42 getting keys tomorrow.

helper1989

brilliant. Good to hear that there is progress. Hoping to hear good news for our row too

lch2023

Wow Congrats @06750931🎉 can I ask if it was the EA/foreman/solicitor who contacted you? I’m in the same row so going to follow up tomorrow!

06750931

I text Joe this morning to ask him what the story was he replied 'it's ready' so contacted my solicitor she contacted theirs and they said they would send completed documents this evening...so my solicitor is saying keys tomorrow funds have gone over.….you should be good to go contact them tomorrow morning...

helper1989

hello @06750931 did you get your keys then?? How does it feel?! 😃

06750931

HI guys yeah got the keys down in the estate now just collected them!!!!

helper1989

that’s wonderful news! Congratulations!

artinaas

We are also collecting our keys tomorrow. We are row 38-42 🥳

helper1989

👍👍👍👏👏👏

Giblet

Congrats guys, welcome to Portlaoise!

helper1989

anyone from 43-48 who may have received a call for 2nd snag?

GG_AZ

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122477735#Comment_122477735

I am in the same range but haven’t received any comms yet.

helper1989

thanks for the response. Let’s hope things progress soon

06750931

I'll keep an eye and keep yous updated. Once you sign off the snag and no issues it all happens quick. Yous won't be long waiting.

helper1989

thank you

06750931

If I see Joe on Monday I'll ask him when he's calling your row and let you know.

helper1989

so nice of you, thank you

dijodyno

Hi, waiting for first snagging for 15, did anyone get any news for row 13-21.

06750931

28 to 34 their still definelty snagging I seen them in there the other day

borges

Joe mentioned to my husband that the snag might begin in October. Row 13-21

DoctorRV

Anyone in the bungalows any word on snagging ?

najra

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122486587#Comment_122486587

Not yet. Last update I got from EA below.

"They are currently snagging and preparing to close the Dunluce terrace properties in Park lane.

They are getting ready to tar the roads and footpaths next week.

Joe has confirmed as follows for the Kilshannigs and I will let you know when he is ready to start snagging.

It is unlikely I will have any updates on this until after builders holidays which commence 19/7 x 2 weeks.

FROM JOE: Last quarter probably, September late"

It gets me worried we need to extend our mortgage offer again 😞

06750931

Hi helper 1989 there is someone after moving into 43....so I don't know why you haven't heard anything??

helper1989

thanks for the info. I will follow up with the EA on Monday. I am not sure if others in that row have been contacted.

06750931

You should hear next week for sure they look finished.

DoctorRV

Went around today..28-34 seemed all cleaned up and ready..perhaps for second snag!

The tar road outside needs another layer.

DoctorRV

27-25 - Had the concrete steps poured and set at the back.. immediately outside the kitchen doors over the previously poured concrete patio. Electrical works for kitchen appliances seemed to be underway in all the bungalows.

Most of the plastics wraps around windows were cleaned up as well.

24-22 - Did not have the concrete steps poured yet..although the mould for it was laid down perhaps ready for next week.

06750931

Anyone know the measurements for the fridge hob and microwave and dishwasher in the town houses

helper1989

the hob is 60cm and the remaining appliances including the fridge are all standard sizes. If you go to any electronics stores, Harvey Norman, Telford etc, they will be able to give you a quote.

In my experience, Harvey Norman has reasonable prices

06750931

I got a hob 60cm wouldn't fit due to the depth.....nightmare…

KJ2023

hi!
anyone in row 28-34 done with the second snag yet ?

helper1989

@06750931 - that is unusual. What’s the way around for this then. I thought they are all standard sizes

06750931

You'll have to cut it out...or else it won't be flush with the countertop

DoctorRV

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122490444#Comment_122490444

Just fyi…Electro City is comparatively cheaper for same appliance models available at Telfords/Harvey Norman.

helper1989

that’s good to know, thank you so much!

helper1989

for this who have moved in, when did you buy home insurance? Was that needed for drawdown? If so, how did you decide on the start date?

thank you

helper1989

thank you!

divide_by_zero

I was only on the phone yesterday to get the home insurance sorted. They advised me that when I know for certain that I'm getting the keys and moving in to ring them and give them the start date and then can start the policy then. Might not be the same for all insurers 🤷‍♂️

najra

I got update from EA and Joe that they are currently doing snagging in number 29 so probably you will hear something soon.

Did your bank do final valuation before you were call for snagging as we cannot go with home insurance without final valuation?

KJ2023

Hi

Any updates? ☺️

DoctorRV

Update from EA today:

“We are currently snagging no.30 & working backwards 

We should be calling yours in for snagging hopefully early to mid September”

najra

I'm confused by these updates. Yesterday we got info they are doing 29, today they are apparently in 30 and doing snags backwards... So either I don't know what backwards means or they don't know what and where they are doing 🤣

DoctorRV

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122505236#Comment_122505236

I’d imagine they are going higher to lower but who tf knows what they are upto..judging by the different updates we are getting from EA. I’m not 28-34 I’m just a bit down the road.

DoctorRV

Yeah I suppose they’re living up to how they have been historically as seen throughout this thread.

Unfortunately this uncertainty means applying for mortgage extension AGAIN for me! Such a pain but it is what it is.