millbrook apts

aisnia

anyone any advice on renting an aptartment in millbrook, know its mostly students which is what we want. Viewed several by a letting agent for €900 a month but they also looking for €400 each of a deposit €1600 (is this a bit excessive). there only 3 of us at moment, all 1st yrs (2 girls & 1 boy) do you think we would have any bother finding a 4th!!!

Protagonist

I lived in no. 6 Millbrook last year, was a really nice apartment. I don't think you'll have any trouble finding your 4th housemate. Ask around on facebook (itcarlow page) etc
As for the deposit, I'm going to guess you'll be renting under Ray Maher. It's definitely a bit much, I paid €300 last year, but as long as you don't set fire to the apartment you should have no trouble getting it back at the end of the year.

aisnia

yeah we viewed a few there, but this one best outa all (and some were awfullo!!) but this one is with the letting agent u guessed !! seen one thread that didin reccommend them from personal experience so bit worried about that. not sure if any negotiations can be done with them. Also whats the story with the broadband and cable says included but couldn see any points plugs et...do we have to connect to a ucp package or what

Protagonist

I wasn't with the same letting agent as you will be, know a few guys that were though. They said they never had any trouble with them.
My landlord already had UPC installed in the apartment, which he included in the rent. Could easily get it on your own. Call up UPC and ask about student deals.

NotExactly

Hey i'm a 19 year old lad doing Physiology and Health Science. I'm looking for accommodation. Is it still available and is Millbrook far from Carlow IT? Thanks!