IrishAussie
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I've seen very few gated communities that actually work. With most of them, it's very easy to run in after someone has opened the gate or run in while a car is going through the gate so they don't do much to keep undesireables out. Most gates work on codes too, and they are easily shared out amongst friends and could very easily end up in the wrong hands.
Sounds like you want a concierge service, but I don't know of any apartment blocks that have this.
Due to the restrictions of entry, we are wondering if there is a more select owner occupier type of resident in gated complexes?
Is there anywhere safe anymore?
Hi there again
Apartments - gated or not have their plus and minus.
Not sure if you are familiar with the phenonemum of the 'management company' which really grew in the boom. Alot of people have had trouble with their management companies here, maybe look at the management company section of this site to give yourself a better idea. Problems people have encountered include regular increases in their management fees to not being able to contact them when things go wrong.
However when people find a great management company, apartments can be a great place to live. I live in a ground floor apartment and it's very handy but at times I would feel abit more secure on another floor. However, if you feel you may have some mobility problems in the years to come or would like a garden then ground floor apartments are great.
Have you thought about a purpose built retirement village maybe? There can be a great social scene and facilities to boot. Alot of my friend parents have sold up their house and moved into these and are very happy.
Clane and johnstown seem like nice areas- was just through there yesterday. The traffic used to get very heavy in Clane, not sure what it's like now.
Hope that helps!
Hi, . I think you need to look at the crime aspect in the context of the place you are moving to.
This makes no sense - how would the gates affect who lived there - half of the apartments would probably be rented out anyway, the renters are probably more likely to give out codes or leave side gate on latch etc.
I think you're being a bit melodramatic there...why bother coming back if that's you attitude about Ireland?
Thanks MandaC for responding. It looks like gated areas are not much help safety wise. Johnstown seems a good choice.Live near to Johnstown and was just thinking that a gated complex there would be of no benefit safety wise - I dont think it is much of a crime hotspot! Very safe area in general.
I live in Clane and its pretty quiet.
You do hear of the odd burglarly but not much else.
A monitored alarm with good lighting around the house and/or a good dog tends to encourage burglars to move on to an easier target.
You could look for an area with older profile of owners who are more likely to be at home during the day and will keep an eye out.
There isn't really any culture of gated communities in Ireland, as there is is Oz or the US.
Also, most older people or retirees would not live in apartments here, they tend to be the preserve of 20+ people starting off, or renters.
If I may add my 'tuppence-ha'penny', I am inclined to agree with other posters. In the areas you have mentioned, I think crime is not a major worry, thankfully. I imagine a detached house or indeed semi-detached (!)
-in either area-would give you peace and quiet.
Best of luck with whatever decison you take.
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