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  • 22-08-2012 7:51pm
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    nickie90uk
    Registered Users Posts: 2 ✭


    I have recently been offered a job with AIB in Ballsbridge. I have to relocate and I have no idea where to begin to look as I do not know Dublin at all. I've been told Ballsbridge would be too expensive and anywhere on the DART line would be suitable. Would anyone have any suggestions as to areas in which I should look or where to avoid?

    Thanks for the help.


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    macbrada
    Registered Users Posts: 46 ✭macbrada


    Hi,

    A lot of nice areas on south side along dart line...blackrock is nice but quiet. Sandymount is also nice with few quiet pubs..

    If your new to Dublin and don't have a family in tow...move anywhere city centre side of Ballsbridge. Always something to do and numerous buses trains etc to choose from


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    cookie1977
    Registered Users Posts: 6,794 ✭✭✭cookie1977


    nickie90uk wrote: »
    I have recently been offered a job with AIB in Ballsbridge. I have to relocate and I have no idea where to begin to look as I do not know Dublin at all. I've been told Ballsbridge would be too expensive and anywhere on the DART line would be suitable. Would anyone have any suggestions as to areas in which I should look or where to avoid?

    Thanks for the help.

    Ringsend/Irishtown end of Sandymount


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    dearg lady
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,091 ✭✭✭dearg lady


    I don't know what kind of accomodation your looking for but I saw some studios in Ballsbridge in line with rents in other parts of he city, so don't rule Ballsbridge out either! Do you cycle/drive or will you be using public transport? Is it just yourself moving?


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    Tombo2001
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    Renting or buying OP?

    And what are you looking for.

    I would consider Ballsbridge a very quiet place to live, a lot of offices, embassies etc but quiet at the weekend. Donnybrook might be a bit livelier.

    If it was me I would look at Ranelagh or Sandymount. Both walking distance to AIB Bank Centre. Portobello might be another attractive option and its almost in town.


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    Bigcheeze
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    You should say what are your priorities. e.g. short commute time, nightlife, quiet cafes/restaurants, living by the sea, large open spaces for walks etc...etc...

    All are options in different parts of Dublin.


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    riclad
    Registered Users Posts: 8,184 ✭✭✭riclad


    Look on daft ie, rent , you could rent a flat or apartment ,near a luas or within walking distance of a bus stop,
    on a bus route that goes to ballsbridge.
    The rents vary in all areas, you could rent in the city centre ,and just take a bus to work .See.http://www.rent.ie/
    or daft.ie ,
    IN general city centre rents tend to be cheaper than southside ,over the liffey rents.
    http://www.askaboutmoney.com/showthread.php?t=57452
    or rent near a dart station ,dublin area rapid transit, train,
    The DART train stops Lansdowne Road and Sandymount stations.

    they're about a 5 or 10 minute walk to Ballsbridge,
    you,d have to check maps,
    RE Distance dart station, to aib.
    it might be easier to go by bus ,as theres probably a bus stop
    near aib ballsbridge.

    http://www.dublintourist.com/maps/dublin_suburban_rail.shtml

    it would probably easier ,cheaper just to rent in city centre ,near a dart station, or near a bus route that goes to ballsbridge.

    theres a wide range of flats avaidable in the the city centre of various price ranges.


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    nickie90uk
    Registered Users Posts: 2 ✭nickie90uk


    Thanks everyone for your help. Sorry to be so vague. I just got the news and panicked as I don't have much time to get everything sorted.

    I would be looking for a house share, but would have to have own bathroom. Anything under 500pm would suit. My priority would be to be near public transport to take me to Ballsbridge. I would like to be in the city centre but preferably somewhere not too noisy.

    The first house I enquired about I was told by the agent the area was too rough for me, that's why I was looking a bit of advice.


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    riclad
    Registered Users Posts: 8,184 ✭✭✭riclad


    look at ads on rent ie, daft, house sharing,
    see here ,

    http://ie.easyroommate.com/
    IF you are looking to get house share with ensuite bathroom ,it,ll be hard to find one.
    THERES ground floor flats ,with 1 bathroom, ensuite , 550 plus per month.
    ie grounf
    Flat with own door, usually in old victorian houses for rent.
    And theres loads of students arriving now looking for flats, house shares ,before they start uni.


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    Rasmus
    Registered Users Posts: 2,075 ✭✭✭Rasmus


    nickie90uk wrote: »
    Thanks everyone for your help. Sorry to be so vague. I just got the news and panicked as I don't have much time to get everything sorted.

    I would be looking for a house share, but would have to have own bathroom. Anything under 500pm would suit. My priority would be to be near public transport to take me to Ballsbridge. I would like to be in the city centre but preferably somewhere not too noisy.

    The first house I enquired about I was told by the agent the area was too rough for me, that's why I was looking a bit of advice.

    Just out of interest, which area was this? I'd be reluctant to accept an agents view as gospel - they want to find you more expensive places to rent in my experience.


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