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Rented house - renovations

  • 04-10-2011 6:35pm
    #1
    bensonx
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81 ✭✭


    hi, im looking for ideas on how to do up a rented house.
    im after getting a house in dublin that we are going to be renting for about 2 years, maybe more but we have a one year old and friends are always over so i want it looking decent like.
    It has a lot of potential, its a really big 2 bed apartment and the ceilings are really high, theres literally nothing there only the basics and the walls are painted white
    The main problem is that its so bare
    I know you cant physically change a rented house so if anyone has had experience on this or has any suggestions itd be great.
    thanks


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  • #2
    Victor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 78,580 ✭✭✭✭Victor


    Moved from Accommodation & Property.

    While you may intend to stay for a few years, you may be stuck if the property is sold ot the landlord needs it for his own use. You could ask the landlord for a multi-year lease, but you may end up being stuck if you lose your job or move away. You could ask for a multi-year lease with a break clause. All of this is relatively novel in an Irish context.

    I would suggest that you look at doing things that are cheap, reversible and/or that you can take with you when you leave.

    Suggestions would be furniture, curtains, rugs (not carpets), pictures / wall hangings and possible painting (requires landlord's agreement).

    Changing kitchen / bathroom fittings, fitted furniture or carpets mean that you would be spending money on things that you are unlikely to be able to take with you if you leave. These would need the landlord's agreement and that might not be forthcoming. Getting the landlord to fund part of the changes might also be difficult, as many landlords are financially stretched.


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