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Finding a house share in Dublin

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  • 01-08-2013 10:12pm
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    Gael23
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    Not looking at the minute but wondering what's the situation with finding a house share in Dublin. Are the stories of 5 people against each other for the same room true and if so how do you make yourself stand out to get picked for the room?


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    the_syco
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    ryanf1 wrote: »
    how do you make yourself stand out to get picked for the room?
    Some places look for someone who can pay the rent (have proof that you have a job), and some people want someone who'll they'll get on with. The latter can go either way.


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    Gael23
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    the_syco wrote: »
    Some places look for someone who can pay the rent (have proof that you have a job), and some people want someone who'll they'll get on with. The latter can go either way.
    Would having a deposit ready to hand over help in any way?


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    Nika Bolokov
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    Its not about money really with a house share its whether the others think they will get on with you.

    When you advertise a room on daft you get all sorts of odd balls showing up.

    A friend of mine has two rooms available. One guy who showed up to view appeared to be on drugs, another asked could he close off certain rooms to him and his friends when they were over, also didnt like the T.V. Another two just never called back and one guy never showed up.

    I wouldnt be too worried about getting a place and yes lots of people come to view but not all of those are 'normal' , interested or compatible. There is loads of availability, once you seem decent and sound enough you will be grand.


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    Gael23
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    Nika Bolokov wrote: »
    I wouldnt be too worried about getting a place and yes lots of people come to view but not all of those are 'normal' , interested or compatible. There is loads of availability, once you seem decent and sound enough you will be grand.
    I never really looked at it this way but thinking about it, your absolutely right. I have looked for a share before and was up against 2 other guys. I got offered the room because the others had "baggage" according to the landlord. I assume that was in relation to girlfriends etc.


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    Nika Bolokov
    Registered Users Posts: 651 ✭✭✭Nika Bolokov


    Exactly mate. You want to come home after a days work and just be able to chill out and have the craic with your housemates.

    Once you tick that box you will have lots of options.


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