If you’ve decided to relocate to the Midlands, one of your first priorities will be finding suitable housing. Fortunately, rent and property prices across the four Midlands counties are significantly lower than in Dublin and its surrounding areas, making it easier to find an affordable and comfortable place to begin your new life in the Midlands.
If you plan on renting a house in the Midlands, the following sites should help you find a suitable place. Whether it’s a house, apartment or spare room in a house share you’re looking for, there’s something for everyone, from families to individuals.
When renting a house in Ireland, it is wise to be prepared from the time you start viewings. You will need to have the following documents ready:
The Irish rental market is very competitive at the moment, so having all of these documents ready to go when you’re viewing properties is the best approach to show the landlord that you are organised and ready to progress quickly. You will also need to have a security deposit (this is usually one month’s rent) and your first month’s rent ready to go.
The Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) is an independent public body that was set up under the Residential Tenancies Act 2004 to regulate the private rental sector. They have lots of helpful information that will guide you through the process of renting a property in Ireland. Some helpful resources located on their website are listed below:
If you are planning to buy a house in Ireland, it’s important to follow the steps involved in the process to ensure things run as smoothly as possible.
Citizens Information has a great guide on the steps involved in buying a house, which takes you through everything, from what to consider before deciding to buy to tips on closing the sale.
Discover a new pace of life in the Midlands for you and your family. With opportunities aplenty in our cluster industries of Advanced Manufacturing, ICT, Engineering and Food and Drink, as well as upskilling and training opportunities, there has never been a better time to make the move.