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Typically the surveyor just relies on the market having worked perfectly in determining the correct value of the property; if there was a bidding war and the end price is €XXXk, well, that's the current value of the property! When it recently looked like we were going to get that place in Stepaside by paying the €XXk extra the sellers wanted following the bidding war which we won, the surveyor refused to sign off on the new price, because the new 'price' was disconnected from the market. As it turns out, the sellers of that house are back on the market again looking for more again than they asked us to pay 2nd time around!
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Originally posted by ionapaul View PostTypically the surveyor just relies on the market having worked perfectly in determining the correct value of the property; if there was a bidding war and the end price is €XXXk, well, that's the current value of the property! When it recently looked like we were going to get that place in Stepaside by paying the €XXk extra the sellers wanted following the bidding war which we won, the surveyor refused to sign off on the new price, because the new 'price' was disconnected from the market. As it turns out, the sellers of that house are back on the market again looking for more again than they asked us to pay 2nd time around!"We're not f*cking Burundi" - Big Phil
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Originally posted by ionapaul View PostTypically the surveyor just relies on the market having worked perfectly in determining the correct value of the property; if there was a bidding war and the end price is €XXXk, well, that's the current value of the property! When it recently looked like we were going to get that place in Stepaside by paying the €XXk extra the sellers wanted following the bidding war which we won, the surveyor refused to sign off on the new price, because the new 'price' was disconnected from the market. As it turns out, the sellers of that house are back on the market again looking for more again than they asked us to pay 2nd time around!
(basically what we have done on retrofit side)"We are not Europeans. Those people on the continent are freaks."
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A friend was telling me a story last night after football about how his neighbour had come over to him in hysterics saying her boyfriend wasn't breathing and could he help. He went over and started doing CPR for 5 mins, until the ambulance got there but the guy was already dead. He didn't know but the girl had been away for the weekend and come back to him like that, so he'd been dead for some time, just watching a match with the remote still in his hand.
Friends been quite shook up after that and having dreams about it. Anyway, he gets home and checks the guys Facebook and turns out it's a friend of mine, not a close one but one I knew from gaming (like counterstrike and he had an esports site), boards.ie (worked for them too) and boardgames meetups for 15 years, poor guy and his gf, just 35. Really didn't expect to hear the story and then find out I knew him after, was weird.
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Originally posted by Tar.Aldarion View PostI am waiting now I think. I imagine anything I want will just get bid up heavily:
Most recent ones I was looking at:
Artane:
https://www.myhome.ie/residential/br...blin-5/4521735
Stoneybatter:
https://www.myhome.ie/residential/br...blin-7/4514539
https://www.myhome.ie/residential/br...blin-7/4513520
Edit: just looked at the two Stoneybatters, they look ideal for a man of your ilk? Both look to have great jobs done on them.Last edited by Raoul Duke III; 18-08-21, 16:37."We are not Europeans. Those people on the continent are freaks."
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Originally posted by Tar.Aldarion View PostA friend was telling me a story last night after football about how his neighbour had come over to him in hysterics saying her boyfriend wasn't breathing and could he help. He went over and started doing CPR for 5 mins, until the ambulance got there but the guy was already dead. He didn't know but the girl had been away for the weekend and come back to him like that, so he'd been dead for some time, just watching a match with the remote still in his hand.
Friends been quite shook up after that and having dreams about it. Anyway, he gets home and checks the guys Facebook and turns out it's a friend of mine, not a close one but one I knew from gaming (like counterstrike and he had an esports site), boards.ie (worked for them too) and boardgames meetups for 15 years, poor guy and his gf, just 35. Really didn't expect to hear the story and then find out I knew him after, was weird.
sabre0001 or something like that on boards, don't remember having any interaction with him.
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Originally posted by Tar.Aldarion View PostA friend was telling me a story last night after football about how his neighbour had come over to him in hysterics saying her boyfriend wasn't breathing and could he help. He went over and started doing CPR for 5 mins, until the ambulance got there but the guy was already dead. He didn't know but the girl had been away for the weekend and come back to him like that, so he'd been dead for some time, just watching a match with the remote still in his hand.
Friends been quite shook up after that and having dreams about it. Anyway, he gets home and checks the guys Facebook and turns out it's a friend of mine, not a close one but one I knew from gaming (like counterstrike and he had an esports site), boards.ie (worked for them too) and boardgames meetups for 15 years, poor guy and his gf, just 35. Really didn't expect to hear the story and then find out I knew him after, was weird.
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People say I should be more humble I hope they understand, they don't listen when you mumble
Get a shiny metal Revolut card! And a free tenner!
https://revolut.com/referral/jamesb8!G10D21
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Originally posted by Strewelpeter View Post"We're not f*cking Burundi" - Big Phil
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Originally posted by Denny Crane View Post
These are on my list for this year:
Fairbank, John King
China: A New History
Fairbank, John King
The Chinese World Order: Traditional China's Foreign Relations,
Kissinger, Henry
On China
Lao Tzu Tao Te Ching
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Originally posted by Denny Crane View PostJust don't really see them as the UN/League of Nations/Kosovo types."We're not f*cking Burundi" - Big Phil
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Originally posted by hotspur View Post
I couldn't get the Fairbank or Kissinger book on Audible (latter is available in US but not here) so I have plumped for The Fall and Rise of China from The Great Courses on Audible."We're not f*cking Burundi" - Big Phil
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Originally posted by hotspur View PostSean Lock died today of cancer. Wonderful comedian.Last edited by Emmet; 19-08-21, 09:39.
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The lady next door, over the joys of putting the bins out (ah the ever-exotic life of the surburbanite), told me the mystery fruit are indeed greengages and that the previous owner used to make jam with them and give her a few jars. Having had more than a few jars myself the previous evening, I didn't pick up the unspoken insinuation that it was expected of me that I should continue this practice and she would be awaiting the imminent arrival of her greengage jam tribute.
Although she also claims not to hear the racket my kids make, so she is clearly an accomplished liar and not to be trusted."We are not Europeans. Those people on the continent are freaks."
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Originally posted by DeeBrown View PostDavid Hall,
who heads up the homeless charity in question was one of the regulars in the Fitzs big PLO game.
He was also the prime mover in an organisation
which offered help to people in mortgage arrears.
Made his money building up
an independent ambulance service.
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Originally posted by Lazare View PostMaybe greengage jam causes deafness.
We need some shraaap insight here, this could be the new mustard.
31579-0w470h470_Greengage_Plum_Jam_From_France.jpg"We are not Europeans. Those people on the continent are freaks."
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With the drepressing realization of this is my life now, does anyone have a vacuum cleaner recomendation?
Just need something for hall, stair and landing and wooden floors.
I want a dyson but the cost is eye watering. I'm also still sore 4 years later that I snagged a bargain dyson on amazon black friday and they reneaged on the deal.
So anytime I see it's current price, I lament that I can't get it at the price I thought I snagged all those years ago.People say I should be more humble I hope they understand, they don't listen when you mumble
Get a shiny metal Revolut card! And a free tenner!
https://revolut.com/referral/jamesb8!G10D21
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Originally posted by Raoul Duke III View Post
are you going to sit out for a while and pray for sense to descend in 2022?
(basically what we have done on retrofit side)
In general, we're still looking at slightly less central locations (Cabinteely, Sandyford, Stepaside) and getting a 150sq m-200sq m house, rather than going to Blackrock or Ranelagh and aiming for a 120sq m house at the same asking price.
I saw someone on boards mention that they've tendered for a moderate-sized extension in Dublin, and the tenders came back in the €350K range, up hugely on past years - seems mad. Not sure sense is a year away though, hard to tell.
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Originally posted by Raoul Duke III View Post
The thick plottens: apparently in France they are known as 'Reines-Claudes' which is a far cooler name.
We need some shraaap insight here, this could be the new mustard.
31579-0w470h470_Greengage_Plum_Jam_From_France.jpg
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Originally posted by ionapaul View PostI saw someone on boards mention that they've tendered for a moderate-sized extension in Dublin, and the tenders came back in the €350K range, up hugely on past years - seems mad. Not sure sense is a year away though, hard to tell.
It's a tough one. Very difficult to justify (for example) spending 350k to do up a 750k house. Just sell the damn house and go buy a 900k house instead.
"We are not Europeans. Those people on the continent are freaks."
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Not quite as sad as DP but I too am seeking a BBV recommendation.
Want to get a new dog, now that a decent period of mourning for El Stuntdog (RIP) has elapsed.
She was a westie - definitely do not want another one as they are a pain in the ass, although very lovable.
Ideally would like to get a medium sized dog this time, good temperment.
Not as big as a labrador but not some stupid breed like a sausage dog..
So two questions:- what breed to go for?
- any tips on breeders?
"We are not Europeans. Those people on the continent are freaks."
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Originally posted by DeadParrot View PostWith the drepressing realization of this is my life now, does anyone have a vacuum cleaner recomendation?
Just need something for hall, stair and landing and wooden floors.
I want a dyson but the cost is eye watering. I'm also still sore 4 years later that I snagged a bargain dyson on amazon black friday and they reneaged on the deal.
So anytime I see it's current price, I lament that I can't get it at the price I thought I snagged all those years ago.
Shop local or online for unbeatable deals on home appliances, technology and more with DID Electrical, 23 stores nationwide. A Guaranteed Irish company, established 1968.
Apparently the lights are something to behold."We're not f*cking Burundi" - Big Phil
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Originally posted by Raoul Duke III View PostNot quite as sad as DP but I too am seeking a BBV recommendation.
Want to get a new dog, now that a decent period of mourning for El Stuntdog (RIP) has elapsed.
She was a westie - definitely do not want another one as they are a pain in the ass, although very lovable.
Ideally would like to get a medium sized dog this time, good temperment.
Not as big as a labrador but not some stupid breed like a sausage dog..
So two questions:- what breed to go for?
- any tips on breeders?
"We're not f*cking Burundi" - Big Phil
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Originally posted by Hitchhiker's Guide To... View Post
Isn't it, like extensions, almost impossible to book a dog these days? Massive massive waiting lists.
I figure if I can delight the family with one and disappoint them with the other, then I'm ahead of the game."We are not Europeans. Those people on the continent are freaks."
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Originally posted by shrapnel View Post
Reine Claude are à type of plum, and you make amazing jam with them. My aunt used to make some every year. Delish!
"We are not Europeans. Those people on the continent are freaks."
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Originally posted by DeadParrot View PostWith the drepressing realization of this is my life now, does anyone have a vacuum cleaner recomendation?
Just need something for hall, stair and landing and wooden floors.
I want a dyson but the cost is eye watering. I'm also still sore 4 years later that I snagged a bargain dyson on amazon black friday and they reneaged on the deal.
So anytime I see it's current price, I lament that I can't get it at the price I thought I snagged all those years ago.
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wait till Jan when these guys are heaving with post-lockdown, post-Christmas 'rejects' and save one imo https://www.dogstrust.ie/rehoming/
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Originally posted by Raoul Duke III View PostNot quite as sad as DP but I too am seeking a BBV recommendation.
Want to get a new dog, now that a decent period of mourning for El Stuntdog (RIP) has elapsed.
She was a westie - definitely do not want another one as they are a pain in the ass, although very lovable.
Ideally would like to get a medium sized dog this time, good temperment.
Not as big as a labrador but not some stupid breed like a sausage dog..
So two questions:- what breed to go for?
- any tips on breeders?
2 get a rescue dog
Puppy farms are grim
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Last week I had mentioned that we viewed a house, 82 Holywell, that was in the middle of an insane bidding war having seen a bid of €950K (€552/sq ft if you very charitably accept it is the size advertised, which it just is not)?
To show the disfunction in the market, here's a house that we viewed and has also seen some bidding, as of Monday it was also at €950K: https://www.myhome.ie/residential/br...dublin/4521367
That's €377/sq ft for a house in a different class than the first one, even if many might not really like the location as much. I think the higher asking price turns off many viewers. But even still, imagine paying the same price for the first house when you could have the second instead!
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Originally posted by shrapnel View Post
1 get a rescue dog
2 get a rescue dog
Puppy farms are grim
Cruel and all as it may sound, I don't have enough time in my life to dedicate more of it to rehabilitating an adult dog.
i.e. I want a puppy"We are not Europeans. Those people on the continent are freaks."
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Originally posted by ionapaul View PostLast week I had mentioned that we viewed a house, 82 Holywell, that was in the middle of an insane bidding war having seen a bid of €950K (€552/sq ft if you very charitably accept it is the size advertised, which it just is not)?
To show the disfunction in the market, here's a house that we viewed and has also seen some bidding, as of Monday it was also at €950K: https://www.myhome.ie/residential/br...dublin/4521367
That's €377/sq ft for a house in a different class than the first one, even if many might not really like the location as much. I think the higher asking price turns off many viewers. But even still, imagine paying the same price for the first house when you could have the second instead!oozing style and sophistication"We are not Europeans. Those people on the continent are freaks."
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I'm surprised Hitch hasn't been telling us about a gloom filter yet - https://www.wired.co.uk/article/bbc-...ws_wired_daily
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Originally posted by Raoul Duke III View Post
Has anyone from here done this? I have heard secondhand tales of people getting horrendously maltreated dogs via this route.
Cruel and all as it may sound, I don't have enough time in my life to dedicate more of it to rehabilitating an adult dog.
i.e. I want a puppy
Couldnt recommend going to dogs trust highly enough over buying one.
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Originally posted by dobby View Post
Plenty of puppies to be rescued also.
Couldnt recommend going to dogs trust highly enough over buying one."We are not Europeans. Those people on the continent are freaks."
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Originally posted by Raoul Duke III View Post
Has anyone from here done this? I have heard secondhand tales of people getting horrendously maltreated dogs via this route.
Cruel and all as it may sound, I don't have enough time in my life to dedicate more of it to rehabilitating an adult dog.
i.e. I want a puppy
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Originally posted by Raoul Duke III View Post
Has anyone from here done this? I have heard secondhand tales of people getting horrendously maltreated dogs via this route.
Cruel and all as it may sound, I don't have enough time in my life to dedicate more of it to rehabilitating an adult dog.
i.e. I want a puppy
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Originally posted by Emmet View Post
our dag is a rescue, 9years old now, was rescued at 9months. 9months is a long time to miss training etc - so definitely spent a long time trying to curb some tendencies (still haven't quite got there). At the very very least go and check out some of the dogs and see what you think. I'd be surprised if you didn't find something that would suit your home and far better to take one out of a rescue than pay for one imo. If you're clear enough that you're looking for a dog that's either "young enough to be trained into our house" or "trained enough to be in our home already" I'm sure you'll still have choices.
Won't bring kids or else we'll go home with 87 assorted mutts."We are not Europeans. Those people on the continent are freaks."
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We did fuck up training El Stuntdog as she was only a few months old when Child #1 arrived and training fell off the agenda, so probably wouldn't be much of a shock as to someone who had a well-mannered, trained dog anyway."We are not Europeans. Those people on the continent are freaks."
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Originally posted by Raoul Duke III View PostWe did fuck up training El Stuntdog as she was only a few months old when Child #1 arrived and training fell off the agenda, so probably wouldn't be much of a shock as to someone who had a well-mannered, trained dog anyway.
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