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Thinking of renting one bed apt!

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  • 31-10-2006 9:13pm
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    Dutz
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    Hi,

    Just a little question just want to see does anyone have a view on this. I'm currently living with my parents and share a room with my brother. I'm 23 and really think its time to get my own apt. the only trouble is the cost of renting a one bed out my way (clondalkin) is 900pm - would this be expensive taking into account it is half my wages? would it be reasonable to manage? - i know i have to take into account bills and that but it is getting to the stage that i need to get out of my parents and get my own place- unfortunatly cant qualify for a mortgage on my own until this time next year - has anyone any comments on this?

    cheers


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    seamus
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    Get a mate to rent a two-bed with you. It'll work out much cheaper.


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    Dutz
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    all me mates have g/f that there all movin in with so thats not an option, unfortunatly - although renting the one bed myself is going to hopefully only be 6mnts to a year because i'm going to apply for the aff. housing and if that fails i'll try get a mrtg myself

    i'm just worried that it is going to be tight re - money


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    inigo
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    Have you considered bedsit, studio, or renting with others if it's for such short period of time? They're all cheaper options...


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    antoinolachtnai
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    it sounds too expensive to me. it would make it tough to put a deposit together.

    Sometimes two-bed apartments have a double room and a single room. Maybe you could get the single room in one of your friends' apartments.

    still, maybe if you really want to try living alone it is worth it.


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    The_Conductor
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    inigo wrote:
    Have you considered bedsit, studio, or renting with others if it's for such short period of time? They're all cheaper options...

    I'd second that.
    900 a month is a lot for a one bed apartment.
    3 beds in Lucan are 1100/1200 (and thats on mainstreet....)
    Keep in mind the rent is only one bill- you will most likely have to pay electricity/gas/NTL/refuse etc. etc.
    It all adds up......


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    Dutz
    Closed Accounts Posts: 102 ✭✭Dutz


    thanks for the words of wisdom guys but i honestly wouldnt be able to live with me mates - there sound and that but there's limits to a friendship and living with them would strain that epecially if there g/f stayed all the time!!!

    my head is really melted living at home and im feeling really depressed cos i dont get on with the family much and that but hey thats for another thread:D

    i just really need to find out if its capable to be done - or is it worth doing!!


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    The_Conductor
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    I'd suggest having a look around some of the traditional student areas- such as Rathmines/Ranelagh. You will most probably get a reasonable bedsit for perhaps 350-400 a month. It will not be palacial by any means- but it will give you your own independence and a chance to experience living on your own. It will also be a lot easier on your pocket that renting an apartment- and areas such as Rathmines have a lot of facilities and amenities geared towards younger people. 900 is a hell of a lot of money......


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    antoinolachtnai
    Registered Users Posts: 9,787 ✭✭✭antoinolachtnai


    I don't know if there are many bedsits out there at reasonable prices anymore, but it is worth a look.

    I would suggest finding someone (i.e., not friend) to share with on daft.ie.


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    scsa
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    Half your wages is way too much. You've got to think more like a third. 900 is about right for a 1 bed apartment outside the city centre though, so you've really got to lower the expectations and look at flats/bedsits in the 600-700 range. I live in one and it's not so bad! You're only 23 anyway, everyone's got to go through the bedsit phase. :p

    If you have to go lower than 600 for a bedsit though... well, just don't. There'll have to be mould or a rat infestation or scumbags all around or something for that price.


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