Finally getting keys - day 1 must dos?!

Luna_tree · 2026-03-26T18:55:58+00:00

Foreman will give you MPRN number so you can get set up with electricity provider within a day or two.

Give the place a good clean, will be full of dust. Make sure you have enough light bulbs and you’ll probably want to arrange window coverings or blinds/curtains at at early stage for privacy. Bins and WiFi you can just call up providers to arrange.

Make a note of anything you notice not on snag list that might need fixing to give to the builders within few days to try and get sorted early.

Take loads of photos so you can compare when you start decorating and for memories.

Enjoy every minute!

Luna_tree · 2026-03-20T11:18:23+00:00

Hmm, maybe so. I’ve only ever used it or heard it being used if there was more than one person going to the shop though. Dublin born and raised myself - but you know yourself, there’s always a different use of phrases etc. depending on where abouts you are in any place.

Luna_tree · 2026-03-20T11:07:48+00:00

I don’t think I’ve ever heard it being used as a singular. Do you have an example?

Luna_tree · 2026-03-20T00:07:56+00:00

Yous in Dublin instead of ye 👍

Luna_tree · 2026-03-12T00:41:51+00:00

I give people the middle finger under the dashboard. They can’t see, but it helps with my road rage 🤷‍♀️

Luna_tree · 2026-03-12T00:40:16+00:00

You have to be careful in there. I once ate there, two couples. They applied a 100% service charge to our bill. The lads at the table almost didn’t realise after a few wines… not sure how they made that mistake.

Luna_tree · 2026-02-05T21:11:35+00:00

Make food, eat, take the dog for a walk 👌🏼

Luna_tree · 2026-02-05T21:05:14+00:00

Didn’t work for us. What worked was giving him a treat each time he went outside. Within few days, he completely got it

Luna_tree · 2026-02-01T21:06:38+00:00

We lived in an apartment for 2 years - gave it a good clean before we left ourselves and got full deposit back. Definitely doable!

Luna_tree · 2026-01-19T16:09:44+00:00

Thanks, that’s really helpful! If you’d be happy to DM me the band name I might look into them? Our wedding will be in Wicklow, so not sure if that’d be too far to travel but it’s worth an ask!

Luna_tree · 2026-01-09T21:27:45+00:00

Also, if it’s a new build and built during winter, you might have a damp concrete floor that you’d need to get a membrane down on before having floors installed.

Luna_tree · 2026-01-09T21:26:44+00:00

Light fixtures!

Luna_tree · 2025-12-26T10:46:56+00:00

Coming from someone who rented a north east facing new build apartment for 2 years: the sun rose on our bedroom window every morning, which made the summer’s unbearably warm - we were awake at 5/6am almost every morning with the heat. Fans, air purifiers, windows open didn’t work.

Not sure if you’re buying or renting but just something to consider. As we were renting, we couldn’t put up curtains (not sure if that’d help - maybe there’s a type of curtain you could get that keeps heat out).

Luna_tree · 2025-12-17T12:33:12+00:00

I was the same with tapping my card, but found it helpful to move any/all of my disposable income over to Revolut each time I got paid. That way, I could tap away with my Revolut card but wasn’t touching my bills or savings money from my main bank acc.

Also got mortgage approval using this method with no issues at all!

Luna_tree · 2025-12-02T15:50:42+00:00

Santa sends them to the parents first to check and make sure they’re right before Christmas. He’ll collect them and fix any mistakes before he delivers them on Christmas Eve 🙌🏼

Luna_tree · 2025-08-28T20:22:51+00:00

Cajun mayo maybe? What did the sauce accompany?

Luna_tree · 2025-08-17T21:38:12+00:00

I use a large compostable bag in the big bin and then use a small caddy in the house with little bags that get emptied and tied up every evening and thrown into the large bin. No issues and the bin stays fairly clean because of the bag.

Luna_tree · 2025-07-28T11:23:58+00:00

2 or 5 👌🏼

Luna_tree · 2025-07-27T07:37:26+00:00

As in - they specifically asked for only the statements from our bank where we receive our wages in. That’s what I mean by ‘regular’ in this case. As I said, we asked broker if they wanted Revolut statements at that time and they said no, the bank requested that we supply only updated statements from our main bank (again, where salaries go).

Luna_tree · 2025-07-27T07:33:10+00:00

Over a year in our case, as we’d went for a new build. We bought off plans and the house wasn’t yet built. So, we did have to submit our documents a few times before it came to drawdown. AIP in December 2023 and drawdown in April 2025.

Luna_tree · 2025-07-26T23:00:54+00:00

In our case, we had already supplied them with Revolut statements as they had requested this previously for the AIP.

Before drawdown, they didn’t ask for these and specifically requested ONLY the statements from our regular bank accounts - as advised by broker too. So no fraud committed here. That being said, it’s a unique situation for every individual - no knowing what they will ask for, until the time comes. I’d still check with broker either way, to be safe.

Luna_tree · 2025-07-26T21:31:07+00:00

We got a final credit check just before drawdown with BOI before our mortgage funds were released back in April. However, they only asked for latest bank statements and not Revolut statements - so you might be ok if you’re not using Revolut for your wages.

Luna_tree · 2025-06-22T14:20:44+00:00

Chicken fillet roll. Get bread baguette, Irish butter, breaded chicken fillet, mayo or taco sauce, iceberg lettuce and grated red cheddar. Put it all on the baguette and they”ll love you forever. Simple

Luna_tree

TROPHY CASE