Housing in Ireland
Information
You should arrange accommodation before you arrive in Ireland, even for the first few days of your stay. Organise in advance to stay with friends or book yourself in to a hotel or a hostel in order to give yourself time to look around and get to grips with the accommodation situation in the area in which you plan to live.
Buying a house
If you are thinking of buying a house, you need to be aware of the price trends in this country, the process by which houses are bought and sold and the initial costs that are involved.
Renting accommodation
Rented accommodation comes in many forms. You will be able to choose from houses, flats, apartments, house-shares and bed-sits, according to what suits your needs and your budget. You will need to know how these are advertised and rented and what your rights and responsibilities are as a tenant.
Buying agricultural land
There are no restrictions on the purchase or rent of residential property or non-agricultural land.
How to apply
Threshold is a voluntary organisation that gives information and advice to citizens about rented accommodation in Ireland. It provides support to non-Irish nationals who are homeless, at risk of being homeless or who need advice on finding accommodation and their housing rights.Where to apply
Threshold
21 Stoneybatter
Dublin 7
Ireland
Tel:(01) 678 6096
Fax:(01) 677 2407
Homepage: http://www.threshold.ie
Email: advice@threshold.ie
Related Documents
- Accommodation for refugees and people given leave to remain in
Ireland
Convention and programme refugees and people given leave to remain in Ireland are provided with accommodation here. Overview of services. - Housing options for homeless people
Information on housing options and supports for homeless people in Ireland. - Looking for a flat or house to rent
Information for people looking for rented accommodation: where to look, what questions to ask and information on your rights.
Contact Us
If you have a question relating to this topic you can contact the Citizens Information Phone Service on 0761 07 4000 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 9pm) or you can visit your local Citizens Information Centre.