Thinking About Renting in Dublin?

Thinking about Renting? Typical rents payable  for properties in Dublin 

Some good news for people wanting to rent in Dublin is that rents have decreased in the first quarter of 2020 for the first time in over 7 years albeit from an unusually high level Supply of properties to rent has also increased.  This is a welcome development in a market which has been exceptionally difficult  for people wishing to rent over the last seven years in Dublin. 

Average rents being paid in Dublin

South County Dublin:  €2227.00 per month

South Dublin City:       €2170.00 per month

Dublin City Centre:     €2090.00 per month

North Dublin City        €1950.00 per month

What is usually included in your monthly rent? 

Most rental properties in Dublin are furnished both with kitchens, bathrooms and furniture eg. beds, couches, tables etc. 

All management fees and service charges are included in your rent. 

Bin charges ( for apartments, except for houses)

However it's not uncommon to find large unfurnished houses for rent.

What is usually not included?

Utility bills such as heat and light.

5 things you will need as a renter

1. A landlord reference (including phone number and address).

2. Proof of funds eg. letter from your employer outlining your salary

3. A copy of your passport.

4. A copy of a utility bill or bank statement in your name. 

5. A month's deposit ( refundable if property left in good condition ) and a month's rent which is payable in advance. 

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What you can tell from a property's BER rating

The BER (Building Energy Rating) rating gives you quite a good indication of the likely condition of a property eg. if the BER rating is an "A" or a "B", it's likely that the property is in very good condition throughout.   If the BER rating is a "C" or a "D" or lower, it's likely that the property is in average to below average condition throughout. 

Your rights as a tenant. 

In most cases you'll be asked to sign a "Fixed Term Lease" for a 12 month period.  In most cases this means that neither the landlord nor you can break the lease before the end of the term.  In most cases, once you've rented the property, under a Fixed Term Lease for a minimum period of 6 months, you acquire a right to rent it for a further 6 years.

Landlord and tenant law is quite detailed. 

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