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  • 18-04-2012 7:15pm
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    Conrad83
    Registered Users Posts: 155 ✭✭


    Hi,

    Just looking for some advice on renting. I am 28yr old female currently living at home (have just returned from travelling). Basically I am looking to move out in the next couple of months, none of my mates are in a position to share with me and as my budget is €450 max I would not be in a position to get a 1 bed on my own. I just am not comfortable sharing with strangers :rolleyes: any suggestions??


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    djimi
    Registered Users Posts: 13,237 ✭✭✭✭djimi


    What area are you in? Your location will go a long way to determining how far your €450 will stretch.

    If you dont want to houseshare and you cant afford a 1 bed apartment then Im not really sure what other options you have tbh. Maybe something like a converted garage/granny flat on the side of someones house? Might be cheaper than renting an apartment but it would have its own entrance so technically you wouldnt be in a houseshare/a lodger.


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    odds_on
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,869 ✭✭✭odds_on


    To start, try and get a room with a live-in landlord. Usually the accommodation is better and cheaper. However, as a lodger you have very few rights.

    In spite of the few rights,I still prefer being a lodger as it is much easier to get out of the agreement; if you like it you stay if you don't, you leave with a short notice period. Furthermore, there are usually only one or two lodgers at most. However, if you want tyo party every night, that is would be out!


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    Slydice
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    What you get on that budget will depend on where you live. Are you sure you wouldn't want to share with a close friend?

    You don't have to bring much stuff with you from your parents place in case you're worried about stuff getting nicked and you could always ask for a key to lock your bedroom.


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    shoegirl
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    Unless you live in Donegal or Cavan you have no hope of getting anything for that kind of money. I'd suggest either consider sharing with strangers - believe me, its easier than friends. Or else wait until somebody you know is looking for a housemate and then jump. Let people you socialise and work with know you are looking, a lot of rentals operate on a word of mouth basis.


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    Milk & Honey
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,950 ✭✭✭Milk & Honey


    Conrad83 wrote: »
    Hi,

    Just looking for some advice on renting. I am 28yr old female currently living at home (have just returned from travelling). Basically I am looking to move out in the next couple of months, none of my mates are in a position to share with me and as my budget is €450 max I would not be in a position to get a 1 bed on my own. I just am not comfortable sharing with strangers :rolleyes: any suggestions??

    Bedsitters in Rathmines are going for €100 a week.


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