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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 Marie
Accommodation Address Cornafulla, Athlone, Westmeath
Phone Number 086 3922994
Number of Rooms Available for Rent 2
Price per Room (€) 120 P/W
Extra Information WiFi and all utility bills included
Which Days of the Week Is the Accommodation Available? 5 days
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Name Aidan
Accommodation Address Monksland, Old Galway Road, Athlone Westmeath
Phone Number 086 3479040
Number of Rooms Available for Rent 2
Price per Room (€) 130 P/W
Extra Information Convenient for drivers and non-drivers with a bus stop just a two-minute walk away
Which Days of the Week Is the Accommodation Available? 5 days
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Name Helen
Accommodation Address Brawny, Athlone, Co. Westmeath
Phone Number 086 2463032
Number of Rooms Available for Rent
Price per Room (€) €120 P/W
Extra Information Inclusive of heating, electricity, bins, WiFi, and breakfast.
Which Days of the Week Is the Accommodation Available? 5 days
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