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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: Betty
Accommodation Address: Ballybeggan, Tralee, Co. Kerry
Phone Number: 0868094443
Number of Rooms Available for Rent: 1
Price per Room (€): €130 per week
Extra Information: Living with homeowners. €150 deposit required. Meals not included. Non-smoker preferred. Bed linen and towels provided. All bills included. Parking and WiFi available. Apprentice has own fridge, air fryer, microwave, and food cupboard. Full use of kitchen and appliances.
Which Days of the Week Is the Accommodation Available?: Monday to Friday (5 days)
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Name Judith
Accommodation Address Listellick, Tralee, Co Kerry
Phone Number 087 6253332
Number of Rooms Available for Rent
Price per Room (€) €95 per week
Extra
Which Days of the Week Is the Accommodation Available? Sunday to Friday
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Name Geraldine
Accommodation Address Shanakill, Monavalley Tralee Co. Kerry
Phone Number 0871021486
Number of Rooms Available for Rent 2
Price per Room (€) 120 per week
Extra Information For Phase 2, located just across the road from the college. For all other phases, it's a 10-minute drive away.
Which Days of the Week Is the Accommodation Available? Sunday to Friday
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Name contact
Accommodation Address
74 Cahermoneen, Tralee, Co Kerry V92V2KV
Phone Number 0872850859
Number of Rooms Available for Rent 2
Price per Room (€) €150 per week
Extra I give breakfast and dinner in the evenings and students can have tea/biscuits or toast at night. All included in the price…7 minutes walk to college
Which Days of the Week Is the Accommodation Available? Sunday to Friday
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