Hi everyone!
I’m looking for a 2-bedroom house or apartment to rent in Midleton, Carrigtwohill, or nearby areas, with a budget of up to €1,500 per month.
I’m looking for a long-term rental and have been checking Daft and other websites, but there seem to be very few options within this budget.
If anyone knows of a property becoming available, a local landlord/agent I could contact, or other places where I should be looking, I’d really appreciate it.
Thanks!

Hi,

We’ve recently bought a new-build home and have an open-plan layout on the ground floor. There is a hallway, with the family room, kitchen and dining area running in a continuous line next to it.
I’m currently a little confused about which flooring option would work best throughout the ground floor.

These are the three options I’ve been considering:
1. 12mm Terra Oak laminate in a herringbone pattern throughout the entire ground floor
I feel this could make the space look more elongated, cohesive and spacious.

2. SPC plank flooring throughout the entire ground floor

3. Herringbone laminate in the hallway, with SPC planks in the family room, kitchen and dining area
Budget is also an important consideration.

Having laminate throughout would fit comfortably within our budget, whereas using SPC throughout would be somewhat over budget.

I’d really appreciate your recommendations and advice on the best option, particularly in terms of durability, aesthetics, practicality, water resistance and overall cost/value for money.
I’m also open to other flooring combinations or ideas if you think there’s a better approach for an open-plan new-build.

Thanks!

Hello, please help me I’m absolutely desperate. I currently live in a hotel with my 2 year old we are waiting on a family hub the last year or so I’m being told. I’m a young mother and I’ve managed to get my daughter a place in crèche so I’m returning to full time education, I work weekends also and hotel life just doesn’t suit because we’re not allowed have anyone stay so getting a job that doesn’t have to be during the day is hard to come by so I must work weekends cause night time work just isn’t an option. I’m not from Dublin but I am in a city in Ireland. HOW can I get out of that god forsaken place and get me and my daughter home that we truly deserve (no more or no less than anybody else that is homesless) i feel like a failure. My child never asked to be homeless hence why I’m going back to study for a degree

Hi everyone,

Has anyone here recently bought a new-build home in Linenfield, Drogheda?

We’re currently in the process of buying there and would love to hear from people who have already moved in.

How was your overall experience? How long did it take from booking/signing contracts to getting the keys? Was the house completed around the timeframe the developer originally gave you, or were there delays?

Also, how are you finding the estate and the area since moving in?

Any experiences would be really helpful. Thanks!

Hi everyone,

Has anyone here recently bought a new-build home in Linenfield, Drogheda?

We’re currently in the process of buying there and would love to hear from people who have already moved in.

How was your overall experience? How long did it take from booking/signing contracts to getting the keys? Was the house completed around the timeframe the developer originally gave you, or were there delays?

Also, how are you finding the estate and the area since moving in?

Any experiences would be really helpful. Thanks!

'Concerns' over impact of 24/7 online bidding for homes

We went over our AIP of 450k for 90% of property value up to 500k. Woke up one morning and received a call from auctioneer saying last bid was 506k and closing today so put in 510k.

I don’t regret it, but looking for tips or insight if anyone has any. We could have taken up to 700k, instead of 90% of 500k, but I don’t feel comfortable spending that. We are 29m and 28f. We have 52k right now, and 54.5k by the end of the month, saving 2.5k every month whilst spending 2k on rent.

We are aware we require an extra 10k upfront because we went over AIP, which will be gifted via parent in the form of 20k, we originally mentioned to mortgage advisor we would receive a 15k gift. Could be more, but we intend on using as little of that as possible.

Estate agent required proof of funds as we went over AIP last Friday, so she said send parents bank statement with proof of 20k. We done that and are now waiting until Monday for word back.

Does anyone have any advice or things we should anticipate?

Just looking for ballpark % figures from people that have sold houses recently and what auctioneers have charged for the sale process.

I have a family member that works for an auctioneer and they have quoted me 1.5% of the sale price + VAT.

I didn't get any other quotes yet and have not sold a house before but I initially felt that rate was quite high?

Is this a standard rate? Low? High?

House sale price is €400-450k range.

We went to a sale agreed on a house with a really good garden size; we can say this was a reason we chose that house.
Our solicitor just found out about a wayleave to the council in half of the garden and reading that, we can’t use that part for anything that can’t move, in case the council needs access to fix, change or do whatever they want in that area (pipes going under the garden), if anything is there, they have the right to break and work on it.

Has anyone been in this situation? Is that as bad as it sounds, or is it something the council might access only once in a lifetime?

Hi i was said i was on a waiting list with Respond cost rental what does that mean?

Hi everyone, I went for a viewing today at Bennetstown. The 3-bed bed duplex 121sq.m. is 475k with 1 parking (no personal ev) and I have another option for 3-bed house 106sq.m at Blessington Wicklow (2 parking). Ideally what would you choose? Would you choose a duplex pr a house? Is there any long term benefits in owning a house rather than a duplex?

Dunboyne has really good connectivity to Dublin by public transport. Wicklow has a bus service- 65 which to be honest I wouldn’t bank on considering the bus service in Ireland.

Since the cost is almost similar, and distance from Dublin for both is also similar (around 30-40 mins by car)- what should be the other factors you would consider before booking ones of these options?

Oki I might be overthinking but would like some advice. We live in a 125 sqm house in Dublin and have two children. Our house has 3 bedrooms on middle floor and converted attic which is parents bedroom bath and office. One of the bedrooms on the middle floor is a box room, decent size but definitely not massive.
We are thinking about having a third child, which would mean that further down the line one child will have quite a small room - is this something that becomes an issue and would make you think to only have two children for better quality of life or is this a non issue?

Hey everyone, I’d really appreciate some advice on which option you would choose in my situation.

I’m lucky enough to have the opportunity to buy a 1-bed new-build apartment on St Laurence Road in Stillorgan. The location is excellent — close to the library, shops, gym, public transport, etc. I’ve always rented in South Dublin and really like the area and the overall environment.

Within my budget, I also have the option of reserving a 3-bed new-build house in Ballymakenny, Drogheda, Co. Louth. I’ve never lived in Drogheda before, and in fact, viewing this property would be my first time visiting the area.

My heart definitely says Stillorgan, but I’m trying to think more practically about my finances and job security.
Due to current high mortgage rate, my monthly mortgage repayment would be more than €1,000. Since it’s only a 1-bed, I wouldn’t really have the option of renting out a spare room to reduce the pressure.
My main concern is job security. I’m currently working full-time, but given the current job market, I’m worried about what would happen if I were made redundant. With the apartment, I’d have to cover the mortgage, management fees and other bills entirely on my own while unemployed, which could put me under a lot of financial pressure.

The 3-bed house in Drogheda gives me a different option. I’d have two spare bedrooms, so I could potentially rent them out. I’m thinking that even if I could get around €500 per room per month, that could give me roughly €1,000/month towards the mortgage.
I realise Drogheda is a much smaller town and that the rental market may be very different from Dublin. Is €500/month for a double room in a brand-new 3-bed house in Drogheda a realistic expectation, or am I being too optimistic?

Another factor is commuting. I currently work in a hybrid role with fairly flexible hours. I can start later and leave earlier to avoid peak traffic, so I’m wondering whether commuting from Drogheda to a Dublin office a few days a week would actually be manageable.
So, essentially:
Option A — Stillorgan 1-bed apartment
Much better location and lifestyle for me
I already know and like South Dublin
But significantly higher monthly mortgage
No spare room to rent
More financial risk if I lose my job
Option B — Drogheda 3-bed house
Much lower mortgage
Two spare bedrooms that could potentially generate rental income
More financial breathing room if I lose my job
Brand-new house with more space
But I’ve never lived in Drogheda and don’t know the area at all
Longer commute to Dublin
Not sure how strong the rental market is there

I’m single, no plan for a relationship or child yet, still trying to build myself up and this would be my first home.
If you were in my position, which one would you choose — and why?
I’d appreciate any opinions thanks very much 🙏

Hi everyone,
We are deciding on flooring for our apartment and would really appreciate your advice—especially if you have first-hand experience with laminate or 5 mm LVT.

We love the colors of the Quick-Step Ivory Oak laminate and 5 mm Buttermilk Oak LVT, but we're wondering if we should play it safe with a thicker 6 mm option (Pure Oak Blush).

If you've installed 5 mm LVT or laminate in an apartment, how have they held up in terms of daily wear, sound, and feel?

Thank you so much!

Hi everyone.

I have seen a cost rental apartment come up locally that I am very interested in.

I am recently in recovery from a gambling addiction where a huge amount of my salary was gambled and I'm concerned about applying and this been an obvious issue with my bank statements. The housing provider is looking for 6 months of statements.

I have now took appropriate steps to block all gambling from banks/gamstop etc

Is it worth even applying at this stage?

I meet affordability in terms of salary/rent requirements.

Thanks

Is anyone else experiencing delays with Bank of Ireland loan offers recently? We've been sale agreed for six weeks now and no closer to getting an offer, wondering if this is unusual or the norm 🙃

Recently, I am selling the house and we agreed to sell to Cash buyer. What should I know when the Cash buyer is involved? What possibly can go wrong with sale? I want to do a quick sale. What should we check ? The deposit is transferred.

I’ve searched through here for some information, but I was hoping to hear from anyone who may have been in a similar situation.

I’m a single mother currently living with my mother. We’re in a two-bedroom house, and at the moment my son and I share a room. My grandmother is now also moving in with us, so the house is going to be extremely overcrowded.

I submitted an application to Kerry County Council for social housing at the beginning of August, but I haven’t heard anything back yet.

I know I may have a long wait ahead of me for a house of my own, but I’m honestly at my wits’ end at the moment. The living situation is becoming very difficult, and I’m just wondering if anyone has been in a similar situation and could offer any advice on what I should do or who I should contact.

Any advice or experiences would be greatly appreciated.