Apartment Owners Network

Here’s an interesting story in the news today:

Irish Nationwide is considering taking over remedial works on a north Dublin apartment complex that is ‘deteriorating’ because of building defects. [...] Council official Kieran Cunningham said that remedial works will be necessary to roofs and balconies while there are also problems with cladding. He said on-going problems are now reaching a ‘crescendo’ with the buildings’ deteriorating and that balcony railings will be in danger of falling off because of rust. [...] Coalport has still not carried out the fire safety works agreed in the complex.

You can read the full story on RTE.ie. While it makes for grim reading for owners and residents of Priory Hall, it does mean there’s a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel. It’s not unthinkable that other banks might do the same in an effort to shift unsold apartments sooner rather than later. We spoke to NAMA last week about this issue and, while they’re not promising anything right now, we’re hopeful that they will use some of their budget to do the same.

Late last night, the MUD bill completed the Second Stage in the Dail. This means that a committee will be formed to discuss it over the summer and hopefully get it ready for a vote when they return in October. It’s a major milestone on it’s way to becoming law so we’re obviously delighted.

Hi all,

Our next meeting will be on Thursday, July 8th at 7pm in the usual location – Training Room 1, 1st floor, Dublin City Council building on Wood Quay, Dublin 2. We’ll be keeping you up to date on the progress of the MUD bill, our meeting with NAMA and any thing else people want to talk about on the night.

See you all there!
Mark

Here’s a map and showing the location and here’s a list of ways to get there:

• Luas
  • Four Courts on the Red Line from Tallaght, Connolly and the Point (map)
• Dart & Suburban trains
  • Tara St – allow a 15 minute walk (map & directions)
  • Heuston – allow a 20 minute walk (map & directions).
• Dublin Bikes
  • Christchurch Place outside Jurys Hotel (map)
  • Upper Ormond Quay across the river, beside Grattan Bridge (map)
• Dublin Bus
  • From Aston Quay – 25, 25A, 26, 51D, 66, 66A
  • From IFSC – Route 90
  • From St. Stephens Green – 92
  • From Docklands – 151
  • From Tara St Dart and Dame St – 37, 39, 39A, 39B and 39C
• On-street parking
  • On-street parking is located across the river, in front of the Four Courts building.

We haven’t received official notice yet but it looks like the MUD bill won’t be progressing over the Summer. Obviously this is very disappointing for all of us but we’ll be using the time to lobby for our remaining wishlist items.

Update: Good news – it looks like the second stage might happen just before they close for the Summer. If it does, it means work can continue during the summer. Fingers crossed time!

We’ve launched a new forum on our website this morning. You can use it to discuss anything to do with apartments or the Apartment Owners Network. If you have questions about your complex, your management company or your agent, post them here. If you’re a director of your company and want help from other directors, post here.

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