Trying to get ahead of DAFT...

trellheim

I've been trying to look for a larger place to move than where we are, but DAFT seems to be slim pickings in where we want to be [ D4/D6, 3-bed semi-d or better, garden for dog, offstreet parking for 2 cars, not mad money , just the two of us, both working , tons of references, if we find a place we'll be there for years ].

Now most people will focus on the "Mad Money" - well I don't mean 15,000 per month but it's not the rent per se, but the complete lack of anything above pure, classic shoeboxes for decent money


My last 3 rentals have been zero problems but not agency, individual landlords by word of mouth. but this time it seems like there is nothing out there.

My question : Can I get on Estate/letting Agents lists , is it worth it, if it is, can anyone recommend an agency ? Is there a charge

My intent is to be the guy they call when a good property comes in.

or do I have the wrong end and just check daft every 10 seconds ?

Thanks.

Treehouse72

If you think finding a nice place for 2 people is tough in D4/6, you should try looking for 1-person properties. Bloody nightmare. In general, considering the building frenzy we've just been through, the quality of rental accommodation in Dublin is absolutely shocking.

Wibbler

Treehouse72 wrote: »

If you think finding a nice place for 2 people is tough in D4/6, you should try looking for 1-person properties. Bloody nightmare. In general, considering the building frenzy we've just been through, the quality of rental accommodation in Dublin is absolutely shocking.

Not to derail the thread, but a lot of the stuff for sale is equally shocking.

OP, asking prices are still way too high for rental (and sales). However, I'm sure deals are there to be done.

the_syco

trellheim wrote: »

Now most people will focus on the "Mad Money" - well I don't mean 15,000 per month but it's not the rent per se, but the complete lack of anything above pure, classic shoeboxes for decent money

I take it you mean €1,500 a month? I take it you're looking for a place for maybe €1,200 a month?

trellheim

This is mad money at 15,000 per month : http://www.daft.ie/2844111

Thanks for posting that but it's what I was trying to say : student flats in the 2nd. the first is a decent link and we're trying to get that sort of thing. but very very rare on the ground.

the_syco

trellheim wrote: »

student flats in the 2nd.

Places that take animals also take students, it seems :pac:

Micilin Muc

Trellheim, there's no need to check Daft every 5 minutes.

You can set up an email alert from the bar just below your search criteria on the results page.

Or if you click on the RSS button (orange) just below the search criteria, you will get a notification on Google Reader (very intuitive) as soon as a property that fits your criteria is posted on the site.

quaalude

I PM'd you there, trellheim.

Victor

trellheim wrote: »

D4/D6, 3-bed semi-d or better, garden for dog, offstreet parking for 2 cars

Most of D4 & D6 is in older properties which don't conform to the above description.

You'll find lots of 2-bed mews and terrace houses though.

shoegirl

Agree with Victor - D4/6 is not a place many semis got built as it was already mostly developed. You might be better off moving out a postcode or two.

Secondly, offstreet parking for 1 car, never mind 2, would be considered a big luxury in any part of Dublin where there is paid for on street parking (i.e. a sure sign of major parking shortages).

Try out around Terenure, Tempelogue, Churchtown directions - you'll surely find more "traditional" property there.

I would say though, that requiring dog space might limit your options somewhat.

janmc

We've been looking for a 2-3bed place in D6, D6W for a long term rental and the quality isn't great alright. We've only seen one suitable place in months of looking now. At this stage our criteria have loosened and our budget has gone up, but still no joy. :rolleyes:

But what is driving me bananas is that the letting agents never answer emails, even when they specify email contact only.