Hi there,

I have just got in contact with the management company (Panorama) and I was informed they have sent a snag list on April 12th,  to the project managers of the development to be complete.   This includes our worries on the carpark, the ramp, landscaping and a number of other outstanding issues.

I was also informed that they have met residents from Block C and D to discuss their concerns. Is there a residents association and if so can someone please tell me when is the next meeting.  If not, if anyone is interested in getting involved please let me know.

Thanks

Hi,

I have just discovered this site and have to say it was a slight relief to know I wasn't the only one with problems! I got all the same excuses that everyone else got, but have been in the apartment since October and very happy with it.

Does anyone know what is going on with the common areas? Is the tarmac just temporary do you know? Also, I am on the ground floor and no patios have been laid yet, has anyone been talking to the foreman about ground floor patios by any chance? I am worried they will go the way of the second wardrobe (even though it is inthe contract).

Yeah the hot water is only mornings, booster needs to be put on for evenings. Thats the way storage works.  Heats up water during night.

The car park is turning out to be alot more serious that we thought - the project manager was there yesterday and is gone off to speak to developer about concerns - everyone should make sure they find out about problemns in car park and kick up - if it floods in winter we're all stuck with apts we won't be able to sell.

That is a bit worrying about the carpark....Will look into this..

Is anyone having problems with their water?  We only appear to have hot water in the mornings and have to continously put on the booster for hot water in the evenings.  Or is this what I should expect???

Re NTL, the apartment is already connected for the standard NTL (i.e. not digital)  We haven't got connected yet and we're watching tv away with no bills!!  Given that our esb bill this month was HUGE I'll be keeping well away from the NTL for some time.

Does anyone know who the management company are and would anyone be interested in getting on to them about having recycling bins of some sort?

Hello

All the apartments are wired for NTL. You should ring them telling the apartment is wired but that you want to get connected. You'll have to tell them what package you want etc (check out the website).

They'll send a guy out to connect the apartment within a week or so. You'll have to take a few hours off work.  I'm not sure if they come at weekends.

Hello

Its fine to get beading for the wooden floors. You'll probably have to paint it white to go with the skirting.

Usually you should be closing within a week or two of snagging, but with these builders you never know.......

You should make sure you are happy with the kitchen units. I know that the kitchen guy they had went awol with peoples money and made a mess of some jobs. He didnt leave a big enough gap for the washing machine, the fridge or the dishwasher. And I'm still waiting for doors to be attached to the wardrobes.

Be careful!

Hi there,

Still a few cosmetic changes and nearly there.  Putting wooden floors down and with the skirting boards already up, it is suggested to put beading around the skirting. Can anyone tell me if this beading is clean and neat looking? Not too familiar with it. 

After snagging, how long did it take you guys to sign? We are hoping to sign over the next few weeks and hope to be in by end of month, is this realistic?

Will have to have a get together when we all move in to have a proper bitch.

Nearly three years now since we signed. Thank god, I'm a patient woman.

Hi There,

Snagged in Block A, first floor last Wednesday, sent all three pages to the foreman on Thursday (mostly cosmetic) and hopefully reinspect next week.

I was informed during the week by my solicitor that the maintenance fee has to be paid at closing. Hopefully will close over next few weeks.

Jim reckons Block A will be finished in the next four weeks!!!

Hello Folks

I closed in Block B the week before Christmas. I hope to move in next week. It takes a few weeks after closing to get floors and tiles down, blinds and furniture in etc. Its not as easy as it sounds. All the various suppliers saying they cant deliver it for weeks etc so get organised.

Bought some appliances in DID some good deals but I think its hard to beat PowerCity on price.

In realtion to service charge, you are legally obliged to pay it on closing. And I'm afraid you cant get it back. As only some of the apartments have closed the Management Company does not yet have a full budget. Obviously it does not need a full budget as it is only paying for services in respect of a complex that is only two-thirds complete. The service charge/maintenance fee doesn't really have anything to do with the state of the site. It relates to payment of water charges, electricity for common areas, cleaning of common areas (not much of this is happening at the moment!) etc.

Good luck

Hi there,

Bought all the appliances and flooring last weekend.  Would recommend Powercity in Liffey Valley for electrical applicances and btw on the Belgard Road for floors, for both customer service and value for money.

I was told last week we would be snagging this Wednesday so I will keep you all posted.  I dont expect to be in until mid Feb at this stage.

Keep in touch

hi

i bought in block A, was in there on saturday. jim (foreman) is saying will be ready to be snagged next week and move in by end of jan but i dont think so, add few weeks on to that. ground floor is bit furthur ahead of first floor and that a bit ahead of second. i'm on second and there is still s lot to be done but its starting to come together at last but no storage room whatsoever, will be getting the place snagged well thats for sure after all these delays,  but all will be welcome to my house warming when i eventually move in, if nothing else for a good bitching session about these shower of clowns.

anyways i would recommend Powercity way better deals than DID and way more choice of brands.

Hi there,

Happy New Year to everyone! 

Went down to see Block A the week before Xmas and Jim has informed me we should be in before end of January.  Kitchen and windows are in and lights and powerpoints. Bathroom and Kitchen are both tiled and it finally looks like it could be lived in.  We are still aiming for end of Jan so hopefully moving in will become a reality. 

Going to buy the applicances this week so if anyone could recommend anywhere I would really appreciate it.  DID and Currys have both been recommended so far, so I am going to start there.

Block B owners:  Just wondering did you have to pay maintenance fee yet considering the state of the site??

No - there is no chance of getting a second wardrobe.  I got my solicitor to pursue them about it but to no avail and in the end I just gave in - thru sheer frustration.

I bought my floors in a place called floor design.  They are semi-solid and I'm very happy with them.  A guy I know put them down for me but if you're interested I'll get him to give you a quote.  I got the tiler on site to do the kitchen.  He was very slow but did a nice job.

I agree about the heating - I'm wearing hoodies all the time - its freezing!

It doesn't really look like Block A will be finished by Christmas to tell you the horrible truth... The apartments closest to the river are closer to finished than those close to the road.  There are still a lot of people to move into Block B too - hopefully that'll improve the heating situation.  Its lovely and warm in the morning and gets colder as the day goes on... ??

Hang in there- I have to say, its worth the wait!

Thanks Sydney.  Thats a great help! Will look into this expert flooring and might also take you up on your offer at a later date.  The heating sounds a little worrying but I do hope it is as you suggested and will improve once other owners move in.I am so looking forward to moving in but I defo think it will be Jan now.

Did anyone get a second wardrobe in through their contract?

Hi

I'm in block B I'm very happy with the size it is one of the most spacious apartments I have ever seen.  There have been quite a few things wrong but with all the builders on site I can get them fixed quite quickly.  The main thing that concerns me is the heating, we're freezing with it it on its highest setting, I'm hoping thats because all the other apts are empty so the heat isn't rising and the hallways are concrete.  I wouldn't recommend the tiler I got who seems to be doing most of the apts on site, thru tubs and tiles but I would recommend my floor guy info@expertflooring.ie, you're very welcome to come and see my floor just pm me if you wuld like to. the floor guy has a website www.expertflooring.ie

Hi there,

Delighted that you have moved in AF.  Sounds like you are quite happy with everything apart from the dirty site.  We are now told that we may complete by end of year. Well ground floor and first floor by Xmas.  Can you tell me did you get your second wardrobe in? My solicitor is still looking into this for me. Also if anyone can recommend a tiler to put floor tiles down and also wooden floors I would appreciate any recommendations.

We have moved in and, in spite of the huge delays, I'm happy with the place.  The finish on the apartment is very good.  Tiling is well done and the paint work is good.  Only problem is that we are dragging the dirt from the car park up the stairs and into the apartment but I think that's to be expected while they're still finishing things off.  I think Dennis (foreman) is very helpful so I'd be contacting him if there are problems.  Anyone that has come to see the place has remarked on how spacious it is so that's a good thing.  The banging on site starts at about 8am (Mon-Sat) though so no need for an alarm clock! All in all, I'm very happy with it and once we get floors in etc it'll start to feel more like home.  Nowhere for a nice take out locally though! (still haven't got our cooker)

Hi All

Did anyone else get this email today 13 November 2006 and what did you make of it?

A priority list? I never heard of that before. Does anyone else think it a bit strange, surely everyone would like to move in ASAP?

"Dear

Please be advised that I have been instructed to contact you by the site Foreman in St johns Well Way in respect of the closing/completion of your apartment.

We have been advised that it is a possibility to complete your apartment before Christmas, if you wish.

Could you confirm by email or ring the office to confirm whether you are interested in closing before Christmas, we can then advise the site and place you on a priority list.

Could you please confirm as soon as possibly so as I can advise the site of your decision so as to avoid any delay's. ..."

Hello All

I was actually in my apartment (27B) in June. It was substantially finished except for plastering etc and minor items that would go on the snag list. I've now been told they are still waiting on 1 window to come in from Lithuania!

I know that some people are closing in the next week or two. But realistically I think my apartment  and most others in Block B wont be ready until nearer the end of October.

As for Block A, its just a shell at the moment. I think February is probably optimistic when bear in mind how long it has taken for Block B to get from that stage.

I:f anyone is planning a housewarming (for either block) I would leave it until summer 2007, so its not on a building site!

Unfortunately this is the problem with buying off plans, you never really know when its going to be ready. The upside is of course that your apartment has probably increased in value by €150,000 or more. Also I think the apartments are probably fairly well build if thats any consolation.

Informed by Bohan Property this morning that Block A will not be complete until Feb now as the windows are coming from Lithuania and there is a manufacturing problem.  I cannot believe contracts were signed in May '04 and we are still waiting.  I am writing to my solicitors this morning.

Informed by Bohan Property this morning that Block A will not be complete until Feb now as the windows are coming from Lithuania and there is a manufacturing problem.  I cannot believe contracts were signed in May '04 and we are still waiting.  I am writing to my solicitors this morning.

Informed by Bohan Property this morning that Block A will not be complete until Feb now as the windows are coming from Lithuania and there is a manufacturing problem.  I cannot believe contracts were signed in May '04 and we are still waiting.  I am writing to my solicitors this morning.

I was on site yesterday and while there's a bit of work to be done to the outside, the apartments themselves are ready to go once the electricity and water are in.  I think we can expect the site to be messy/mucky until Block A is finished but I would be optimistic enough about getting in before the end of October.  I was very happy with my apartment - had been imagining a dog box with all the waiting but its a good size.  I thought block A was further from Block B than it is though - but I have gotten used to this from walking past it over the last few months.  Have faith!  We'll be in there soon!

Hi Again,

Went down to the development yesterday evening and talked with a builder just leaving the site about 7.00pm.  I asked him when he thought Block B would be finished and he reckoned another month for full completion and easily over two months for Block A if not more.  His exact words were 'Sure that block has only just started' ......Anyone interested in meeting up for a chat about this development?   I am free next Thursday evening September 28th.   Looking forward to hearing from you. Dee

My solicitor has received a letter asking us to attend to the snag list. However, Bohans have told me that the my apartment will not be ready for snagging until next week. Anyway, we will probably be served with Completion Notices in the next week or two.

My solicitor has written to the Builders solicitors regarding the wardrobes issue and I would that everyone get their solicitor to do the same. The Plans clearly show wardrobes in all the bedrooms. We have not yet heard back from them. But everyone should get their solicitor to do this as they will become annoyed receiving all these letters and perhaps urge their clients to give in and install the additional wardrobes.