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Trying to rent a house in Galway

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  • 11-09-2013 8:59pm
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    galwaygem
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    We have been trying to rent a 3/4 bedroom house in Galway and it is a nightmare. We went to view one today which was on daft.ie saying rent was €750 a month and the deposit was €900, when we had the viewing we were told the deposit was €1,500 and a months rent with that. There was a lot of people viewing the property and we were all told the same thing. Are the Auctioneers allowed to advertise one thing and then change it to suit themselves? I lost three hours pay today to view said property. Nightmare.


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    gordongekko
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    galwaygem wrote: »
    We have been trying to rent a 3/4 bedroom house in Galway and it is a nightmare. We went to view one today which was on daft.ie saying rent was €750 a month and the deposit was €900, when we had the viewing we were told the deposit was €1,500 and a months rent with that. There was a lot of people viewing the property and we were all told the same thing. Are the Auctioneers allowed to advertise one thing and then change it to suit themselves? I lost three hours pay today to view said property. Nightmare.

    bad form not giving you correct information but 2 months rent as a deposit is becoming the normal requirement now.


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    The_Conductor
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    Unfortunately- and while it may be unethical to advertise one set of conditions and then expect to apply a wholly different set of conditions- until you have a contract signed on the dotted line- the realtor/estate-agent/auctioneer (whoever) can (with the agreement of the owner) change the terms as they please. Nothing is legally binding.

    With respect of a rent of 1500 and a deposit of the same- seems a bit steep for Galway- but it really is a case of supply and demand. If there is sufficient demand to justify this- then, this is the price.

    With respect of the deposit being a month- or 2 months- increasingly landlords are seeking 2 months deposit, which is only a reflection of what happens in other countries (in Germany 3 months isn't unusual). Its tough- but its increasingly common.


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    gaius c
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    A simple explanation of what is happening: foreclosure stuffing.


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    galwaygem
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    I do know that the house is on daft.ie for the last three months,


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    gordongekko
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    The_Conductor wrote: »
    With respect of the deposit being a month- or 2 months- increasingly landlords are seeking 2 months deposit, which is only a reflection of what happens in other countries (in Germany 3 months isn't unusual). Its tough- but its increasingly common.

    its actually to do with the fact it takes 6 weeks to evict someone so 1 months rent will leave you at a loss if the tenant stops paying rent.


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    The_Conductor
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    gordongekko wrote: »
    its actually to do with the fact it takes 6 weeks to evict someone so 1 months rent will leave you at a loss if the tenant stops paying rent.

    Here- it can take up to 3 months (84 days)- if you have lived in the property for 3 years or more. Its all to do with the length of you tenancy. Notice periods in Ireland are actually longer than in France or Germany- because of the way we structure notice periods.

    This details it nicely: http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/housing/renting_a_home/if_your_landlord_wants_you_to_leave.html

    Vis-a-vis an eviction- unfortunately- as you're no doubt well aware- this can drag on and on- often for well over a year.

    In this context a deposit of 2 or even 3 months is entirely understandable- however we really need some sort of a proper structure for the speedy assessment of property for damages and the speedy return of deposits (and damages) to tenants (and landlords) at the elapse of a tenancy. Its been promised for a long time- but not delivered on.


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    gordongekko
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    The_Conductor wrote: »
    Here- it can take up to 3 months (84 days)- if you have lived in the property for 3 years or more. Its all to do with the length of you tenancy. Notice periods in Ireland are actually longer than in France or Germany- because of the way we structure notice periods.

    This details it nicely: http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/housing/renting_a_home/if_your_landlord_wants_you_to_leave.html

    Vis-a-vis an eviction- unfortunately- as you're no doubt well aware- this can drag on and on- often for well over a year.

    In this context a deposit of 2 or even 3 months is entirely understandable- however we really need some sort of a proper structure for the speedy assessment of property for damages and the speedy return of deposits (and damages) to tenants (and landlords) at the elapse of a tenancy. Its been promised for a long time- but not delivered on.

    most agreements around Galway are either 6mts 9mts or 12 months. im unaware are anyone offering longer periods than that unless its to the council. Hence the 2 months deposit requirement.


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