Millers Crest Portlaoise

Hi all,

Rockfield Close here - we're de-snagging on Monday 29th April (our initial snag was on Thursday 11th) with the aim to have the keys by Friday 3rd May before the long weekend. Can confirm tarmac was being laid in Close today, not sure about Grove or Square. Excited to get in, will update if we get any more news on 29th.

Hi all, Rockview Close here, finished snagging earlier this week, no major issues and everything we put on the snag list was addressed. Couple neighbours have started to move in and we hope to have the keys in the coming days. Hope everyone else gets sorted soon.

Hello All,

we have just got sale agreed on one of the houses in Rockview Square. Did anyone get the keys yet? How is the area in general ?

We were told to the house is expected to be completed in September. Is anyone on the same boat?

Also during the site visit I saw a mountain of soil. Is it concerning?

thanks

Not that I am aware of. If you come across any let me know else we can create one.

i think this could be concerning, i'm not against anyone living in social houses but what I heard about drug issues in many social houses is my main concern

could you please confirm if this info is confirmed?

A housing estate in Portarlington is 67% social and 33% private. Social housing can be any amount nowadays because approved housing bodies have the money and builders will sell a batch of houses in a heartbeat. If there is a vacant property beside you and not selling it will end of up as social housing.

Congratulations! hopefully it will all be good.

I did look at the reviews. Not very positive. I am very confused 🫤. Do let me know what your suggestions are and if you find any more information.

I moved to Rockview Grove two days ago, and so far it's been fantastic, there's nothing to complain about, either inside or out, and everything works wonderfully...The neighbourhood is really tranquil, which has really pleased us! 
As for social housing, I don't see it as a concern… if the concern is about increasing bad behaviour, mean people and drugs exist everywhere, regardless of socioeconomic status or other factors. 

I will try to share additional experiences as time goes.

Someone else will know better about existing Creches, but just replying to say there is currently planning permission for a Creche within the estate. They put in an application to change it to 2 or 3 houses instead and it got rejected last month so it will likely go ahead as a Creche.

Do you have a link handy for that @Gerard081, from what I can see it was refused in February and can’t see a second attempt. Could be missing something though.

Don’t mind too much either way but would be nice to know.

Hi all
Hope you guys are keeping well!

My wife and I have booked a house in Rockview Rise and given the booking deposit.

Our solicitor received the contract and sent below concern:

'The financial conditions in the planning permission:

A waiver is currently in place however if the development is not completed on time, the conditions become payable again. As a purchaser this is a risk for you and indeed the other owners and they are substantial. I requested an undertaking from them to confirm they will be paid in the future if they become payable but it is refused. Are you happy to proceed notwithstanding this potential risk?'

Has anyone else's Solicitor flagged the same to them and if so would you mind helping me understand what exactly this means?

I've been trying to find answers on the internet and this is the best forum I could find.

Thanks in advance!