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I just moved into a new build house that Ballymore developed.

Laundry room is next to the sitting room.

When I have the dryer / washing machine on, I may as well be in the same room as them.

Measured the decibels, and it averages between 61 and 72 db depending on what part of the cycle they are on.

Anyone living in a house developed by ballymore, have you got the same complaint/issue?

Trying to understand if this is considered normal or abnormal?

The noise is do overwhelming - I can hear it constantly, no matter if the TV is on or if I'm having a conversation with someone, let alone trying to work!

Has anyone else had to deal with this? It's driving me insane. I asked them today not to do it again, and to ask me beforehand next time. They reacted badly, and became emotionally and verbally abusive, which unfortunately isn't a new reaction. I delivered my ask in a very calm, loving way as I know they're just as excited as I am.

Any advice? I feel I just need to know that I am not the only one who's parents do this

Getting the keys my new build house from the developer within the next 3-4 weeks

Main bedroom has a built in wardrobe, double rails on both sides, no shelving or drawers - would love to know which idiot decided that!!!!!

What should I do? I absolutely need drawers & shelving

Are they easy to configure? I also want sliding doors with 1 door with mirrored glass as there's currently knowhere else to put a mirror as space will be tight

I'm part of phase 2 and I know they will be installing wardrobes into future units in the development, do I ask the carpenter on site to swap my wardrobe for a different configuration? Presume I'd have to do that on the side rather than going through the proper channels

or do I sell the existing unit and get an IKEA PAX unit installed?

So frustrating that I have to do this just as I move in!

All and any advice is welcomed!

Literally found the couch of my dreams on Westwing however they don't ship to Ireland

Has anyone bought anything from them or been able to source their furniture via an interior designer, furniture store or another channel in Ireland?

Need all the advice and help I can get!!!!

My new build house is at snagging stage and I am overwhelmed by all flooring options available

Has anyone had a consultation with a flooring expert where they genuinely landed on the right decision?

In terms of colours running through the house, the kitchen will be a sage shaker kitchen with walnut furniture, brass taps & handles, terracotta accessories etc so the undertone of the flooring will need to match

It's a costly decision to get wrong so any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Buying a new build and have just been invited to snag

I've heard mixed reports from others who had their hours snagged - things being missed etc

Anyone on here recommend the snagger they used?

Genuinely just curious where single people in their 30s are meeting other single people

There's been a universal shift towards drinking less and I fee like dating apps have had their moment so I thought I'd run an experiment :)

Let\s hear all the stories!

First-time buyer here and I’m honestly very torn over what to do.

I’ve currently paid a booking deposit on a new build in Ballinderry Gardens, Mullingar:

• 3 bed / 3 bath
• A2 BER
• Mid-terrace
• South-facing garden
• €410k
• Expected ready date: end of summer

Financially, it feels like the logical choice:

• €30k Help to Buy
• More affordable than most second-hand homes I’ve viewed
• No major upfront renovation costs besides flooring
• Energy efficient / lower bills

But the more second-hand homes I view, the more conflicted I get.

A lot of the older homes I’ve seen were:

• Semi-detached
• Had larger back gardens
• Had big bay front windows
• Felt brighter and more spacious
• Had a better flow between kitchen/living spaces

I’ve realised I really value natural light and openness in a home, and that’s where I worry the new build may fall short for me long term. The layout is more closed-plan and the kitchen space feels a bit tight.

I’m also conscious that it’s a brand new estate, so there’s no real way of knowing yet what the community/vibe will actually be like.

Another thing playing on my mind is that the house is directly opposite 6 social housing units. I know that alone doesn’t automatically mean anything negative, but I had a genuinely awful neighbour experience previously, so I think it has made me more cautious about surroundings in general.

One thing that’s also important is that I’m buying with a short-to-medium-term mindset. I’m a solo buyer and realistically know I probably won’t live there forever, so resale value matters to me too.

That’s where I’m stuck:

• Will a mid-terrace new build hold its value well?
• Or would an older semi-detached home always be more desirable long term?

At the same time, if I walk away from this:

• I lose the €30k HTB
• Older homes will likely need money put into them
• Prices/rates could continue rising while I keep searching

I genuinely can’t tell if I’m overthinking this or if these are exactly the things that matter once the excitement of buying wears off.

Would really appreciate honest opinions from anyone who bought a mid-terrace new build or faced a similar choice.