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Moving into rented accomadation (First time)

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  • 17-10-2011 4:47pm
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    dave98
    Registered Users Posts: 352 ✭✭


    So I am moving into a fully furnished appartment this week. Its my first time renting on my own. I am going through an agency. Has anybody and tips for me like esb, internet etc. I am so green when it comes to all this
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    who_ru
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    ring the energy company of your choice the day you move in, they will want an 'mprn' number

    http://www.esb.ie/esbnetworks/en/domestic-customers/metering/mprn.jsp

    also get a list of everything that's in the apt when you move in, electrical goods, furnishings etc and ensure that you have everything on it in good condition when you end your lease.

    also ask if the tenancy is registered with the PRTB

    https://www.prtb.ie/

    don't forget to claim your tax credit for renting from revenue either.

    hope it all goes well. i'm sure others will have more advice.


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    convert
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    Take date-stamped photos of everything when you move in and give a copy to the agency for their records, just incase there's a problem with your deposit when you're moving out.


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    colly10
    Registered Users Posts: 3,002 ✭✭✭colly10


    who_ru wrote: »
    don't forget to claim your tax credit for renting from revenue either.

    Not sure if this is possible, it says the following in the link below -
    Budget 2011
    Budget 2011 changed the rules on rent relief for tenants of private rented housing:

    The relief will be phased out over 8 years
    Claimants who were not renting at 7 December 2010 and who subsequently entered into a rental agreement will not be able to claim relief

    http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/housing/renting_a_home/tax_relief_for_tenants.html


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    Electric Ireland: David
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,457 ✭✭✭Electric Ireland: David


    Hi dave98,
    dave98 wrote:
    I am going through an agency. Has anybody and tips for me like esb, internet etc.

    It's always best to ensure you're in control of your electricity account (and/or gas account, if you have one), so even if the agency has already set this up for you, I would recommend you ring up and confirm all details are to your satisfaction.

    This general link might be of help to you: All About Moving In

    I'm not assuming that you've already decided on ESB Electric Ireland as your supplier - nearly all the information contained in the link would hold good whoever you are with. Also, our Appliance Calculator could help you with working out what your electricity bills are likely to come to, based on your projected usage of the appliances in your apartment. This can also be used irrespective of your supplier.
    dave98 wrote:
    I am so green when it comes to all this

    Green can be good. :) Hope this has been of some help.

    Thanks,

    David.


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