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✅ Things to Ask Before Renting Accommodation
If you're planning to rent, especially through online platforms or social media, it's important to make sure the listing is real and the person you're speaking to has the right to rent the property. Here's what you should ask:
📄 Proof of Address
Ask the owner for a recent utility bill (e.g. electricity, gas, or broadband) with their name and the property's address on it.
📷 Photo or Video Proof of the Property
Request a video call to view the accommodation live, or ask for photos that include the current date written on paper somewhere in the room. This helps confirm the property exists and is currently available.
💶 Deposit Details
Ask: “Is a deposit required? If so, how much, and when is it due?”
Make sure you get written confirmation and never send money before confirming all the above details
Name: Aisling
Accommodation Address: Furbo, Galway
Phone Number: 0879084440
Number of Rooms Available for Rent: 2
Price for Apt (€): 350 per week
Extra Information: Full apartment with 2 bedrooms sleeping 4 people (2 singles in each room). Includes kitchen/living area, games room, and bathroom. Located 7km from the city. Parking available and bills included. On the 424 bus route with regular service to and from the city. Close to Connemara Coast Hotel.
Which Days of the Week Is the Accommodation Available?: Full week
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Name / Contact
Gavan
Accommodation Address
Cuirt Seoige, Galway City
Phone Number
0876916110
Number of Rooms Available for Rent
1
Price per Room (€)
€160 per week
Extra
Minimum stay: 5 months; All bills included; Free until June
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Name Anne Noone
Accommodation Address
Moorpark Athenry Co Galway H65XT57.
Phone Number 0860788788
Number of Rooms Available for Rent ( 2 )
Price per Room (€) €130
Which Days of the Week Is the Accommodation Available?
Sunday night to Friday morning.
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Name Vicky
Accommodation Address Cartymore, Co. Galway
Phone Number 087 2927440
Number of Rooms Available for Rent 1
Price per Room (€) €130 per week
Extra inclusive of utilities. Optional home-cooked evening meals available
Which Days of the Week Is the Accommodation Available? (e.g., Monday to Friday, Full Week)
4
Name Rebecca Glynn
Accommodation Address
Carnmore west, Oranmore Galway
Phone Number 0879959508
Number of Rooms Available for Rent 2
Price per Room (€) €150 per double room
Extra Information Own kitchen with full cooking facilities, dining area and living area
Which Days of the Week Is the Accommodation Available? Monday - Friday (Sunday night if required)
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Name Stephen
Accommodation Address Oranmore, Galway
Phone Number 086 8216923
Number of Rooms Available for Rent 2
Price per Room (€) €150 P/W
Extra
Which Days of the Week Is the Accommodation Available? Monday to Friday, Full Week
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