Accomodation Megathread 13/14

Raphael

As of now, I'm calling time on accommodation threads, as they're beginning to dominate the forum, and it's really annoying. Whether that's "I need somewhere to live" "I have somewhere to live" or various questions about the on-campus residences, it is no longer permitted to open new threads for the purpose. In addition, I'm sick of seeing newly registered accounts posting in every thread they can find.

Going forward, please direct all accommodation related posts here. New threads on accommodation related issues will be either locked, merged, or deleted according to how I feel that day.

I haven't merged other threads in here because it would be a confusing mess, and I'm not going to go thread to thread and direct other people here, because I have better ways to spend my time. I am, however, now going to go and lock the first 2 pages of threads on accommodation, unless there seems to be some stunning reason not to lock one.

mrpockets09

Looking for accommodation near UCD (within walking distance) for myself, male, 21, 3rd year student. If anyone has a spare room they're willing to rent, or if anybody else is looking to rent somewhere give me an e-mail 11488952@ucdconnect.ie or private mail me, cheers

iano93

Have a question regarding off campus accommodation...Myself and a group of lads are taking a house near ucd, the same house we took last year. 3 of us are on placement from next january so we will not require the house for semester 2 and therefore we would need to find replacements as we cannot get a shorter lease.
Have any of ye been in a similar situation ...IS there much demand for houses for students for a single semester? What are the chances of findin replacements?

Graham_Keogh

Landlords will probably not take you for 3-4 months. Demand will also be slack from students looking for only second semester accommodation off campus. You could break the lease in December, lose your deposit, and seriously piss the landlord off.

Raphael

Thè only people you'll find looking for second semester only accommodation are international students, who tend to end up in on campus, or people who were on campus and go pissed off with it.

You can occasionally find shorter leases, the short term part of daft might be worth a look. They're uncommon and a bit more expensive though.

OisinHayes

Hey,
My name is Oisin Hayes, i'm 18, and i am looking for first year students that might be up for sharing a house next year near UCD. I was late to the mark for signing up for on-campus accommodation and was wondering if any other first are in the same boat as me and want to find a house. Males and Females accepted.
PM or Reply to this if interested.

Sean_ros

What is the cheapest residence on the UCD campus that would have all the mod cons and would have spaces for postgraduate students?
Which accommodation is the most sought after?
Plus what is the latest date you should apply to ensure you get a place? Thanks!

Poojash1

Hello Friends,

I am looking for a accommodation near UCD.

Mr.Fun

Sean_ros wrote: »

What is the cheapest residence on the UCD campus that would have all the mod cons and would have spaces for postgraduate students?
Which accommodation is the most sought after?
Plus what is the latest date you should apply to ensure you get a place? Thanks!

Your a bit late mate unless your a first year

Sean_ros

Mr.Fun wrote: »

Your a bit late mate unless your a first year

Surely there are places left even though you may be placed on a waiting list?

Mr.Fun

It depends where on the waitlist you are. If you are far down you wont have a choice where to go

mrpockets09

I was in the residence office last week asking about campus accommodation and I was told every room is booked up, so unless there is cancellations or alot of 1st years that will be commuting it's looking unlikely!

Sean_ros

mrpockets09 wrote: »

I was in the residence office last week asking about campus accommodation and I was told every room is booked up, so unless there is cancellations or alot of 1st years that will be commuting it's looking unlikely!

Do you know how long the waiting list is at the moment? And after what number on the list would you not be able to get a place do you know?

mrpockets09

Well I'm number 182 and started off at 550 or that and seems to only be dropping by 3 places every week! I checked my email from last year and I thought I had a high enough number aswell on the waiting list but I was offered a place in blackrock in June so I don't think I'm going to be offered anything to be honest. If I was you I'd be looking into alternative off campus accommodation unless your coming into 1st year, then you'l prob get a place! I was 1200 on the waitlist and I got offered Glenomena, and my friend was number 3 and he only got offered belgrove! Luck of the draw!:cool:

Sean_ros

mrpockets09 wrote: »

Well I'm number 182 and started off at 550 or that and seems to only be dropping by 3 places every week! I checked my email from last year and I thought I had a high enough number aswell on the waiting list but I was offered a place in blackrock in June so I don't think I'm going to be offered anything to be honest. If I was you I'd be looking into alternative off campus accommodation unless your coming into 1st year, then you'l prob get a place! I was 1200 on the waitlist and I got offered Glenomena, and my friend was number 3 and he only got offered belgrove! Luck of the draw!:cool:

If your number 182 now, surely you will get a spot. How many places are there between all UCD residences?

omicron

Sean_ros wrote: »

If your number 182 now, surely you will get a spot. How many places are there between all UCD residences?

It's 182 for continuing undergraduates. Thats 182 on a list waiting for cancellations, the spots are already filled.

thisisadamh

Raphael wrote: »

As of now, I'm calling time on accommodation threads, as they're beginning to dominate the forum, and it's really annoying. Whether that's "I need somewhere to live" "I have somewhere to live" or various questions about the on-campus residences, it is no longer permitted to open new threads for the purpose. In addition, I'm sick of seeing newly registered accounts posting in every thread they can find.

Going forward, please direct all accommodation related posts here. New threads on accommodation related issues will be either locked, merged, or deleted according to how I feel that day.

I haven't merged other threads in here because it would be a confusing mess, and I'm not going to go thread to thread and direct other people here, because I have better ways to spend my time. I am, however, now going to go and lock the first 2 pages of threads on accommodation, unless there seems to be some stunning reason not to lock one.

Would a sub forum not be a better option as one thread for many different accommodation requests can get more confusing. Just a suggestion.

misstyc

Hi, I'm going to be doing a masters in smurfit this coming term. was wondering if anyone has a room (pref ensuite) near campus? Either that or anyone interested in looking for accommodation together?

Raphael

thisisadamh wrote: »

Would a sub forum not be a better option as one thread for many different accommodation requests can get more confusing. Just a suggestion.

No, and here's why:

1. Creating a sub forum is an admin decision which takes a long time, and requiress serious justification.

2. There is already a 3rd level accomodation forum elsewhere on boards, for people who want it

3. A subforum that's dead most of the year is pointless and a pain.

joannalambe

We are three female third year student nurses looking for three rooms in a house or a three bed apartment or house. We haven't had much luck so far. We want to rent from August 2013 - June/July 2014. We're also looking to pay ideally no more than 420 - 450 a month in the Clonskeagh/Mount Merrion/Booterstown area. If anyone knows of anything or has rooms to let please let me know!:)

Sean_ros

Hey all, just rang the accommodation office and there are now 600 on the waiting list. Told her i'd be doing a postgrad and she said there wouldn't be any chance really I'd get offered a place on campus.

She mentioned the accommodation pad where students commonly find places off-campus - does anyone know anything about this? I see you need a UCD email address to log in to the website but i haven't got this yet.

millser19

Sean_ros wrote: »

Hey all, just rang the accommodation office and there are now 600 on the waiting list. Told her i'd be doing a postgrad and she said there wouldn't be any chance really I'd get offered a place on campus.

She mentioned the accommodation pad where students commonly find places off-campus - does anyone know anything about this? I see you need a UCD email address to log in to the website but i haven't got this yet.

Ya I joined this today. You do need a UCD email address - you create an account with it and you wait for it to be approved by UCD. About 20 mins later I could log in - fairly slim pickings was my first impression of it! You dont get much in the way of information on each ad (compared to Daft.ie for e.g.) and pictures are rare. That said if you're not too picky about what you're looking for there might be something for you

Sean_ros

millser19 wrote: »

Ya I joined this today. You do need a UCD email address - you create an account with it and you wait for it to be approved by UCD. About 20 mins later I could log in - fairly slim pickings was my first impression of it! You dont get much in the way of information on each ad (compared to Daft.ie for e.g.) and pictures are rare. That said if you're not too picky about what you're looking for there might be something for you

I haven't been a student of UCD before so do i need to ask for my email address?

So, is it all UCD students that live in any of the advertised accommodation?

Is the message board good for trying to find suitable housemates or have you used the message board yet?!

millser19

Sean_ros wrote: »

I haven't been a student of UCD before so do i need to ask for my email address?

So, is it all UCD students that live in any of the advertised accommodation?

Is the message board good for trying to find suitable housemates or have you used the message board yet?!

That I couldn't honestly tell you. If you have received your student number, then your UCD connect email address should be 12345678@ucdconnect.ie but then this might not be set up until registration - someone can correct me on that

It seems to be just nearby accommodation that would be particularly handy for UCD students, but then I saw one or two houses that were advertised for Bray and Killiney so maybe its just another place for landlords to advertise rooms.

Message board on accommodationpad looks decent but I haven't used it, there does seem to be a good few notices up there all right. I have used the UCD notice board in ucdconnect last year RE accommodation which is essentially another version of the same thing. .

nimnom

Hi, if anyone wants a room in blackrock halls for the second semester pm me sometime. I got a room but I'm only in ucd for the first semester, sound

acse101

Hey I am looking for a house mate to share a very nice modern 2 bedroom house in Clonskeagh. It is just beside the AIB bank so right beside UCD. The room is a large room with double bed. Rent is 575 a month with 12 month lease starting the end of August. Sharing house with 4th year male. Let me know if interested! Thanks

mrpockets09

I've been looking for shared accommodation for past month and haven't found anything suitable, i.e less than €450/month within walking distance to UCD, so if there's anyone that wants to join up to find a property message me!

calron

misstyc wrote: »

Hi, I'm going to be doing a masters in smurfit this coming term. was wondering if anyone has a room (pref ensuite) near campus? Either that or anyone interested in looking for accommodation together?

hi do you want to find somewhere? :P

garlicmayo

HI, I have a double room for rent in Blackrock, 2 mins from Smurfit, €600 a month plus bills. I am a mature student myself (32). Easy-going, sporty and out a lot, looking for someone easy going. PM me for more info.

hyper_on_water

nimnom wrote: »

Hi, if anyone wants a room in blackrock halls for the second semester pm me sometime. I got a room but I'm only in ucd for the first semester, sound

Campus doesn't work like that, UCD will reallocate your room to someone on a wait list?

Seans_Username

General question here

Where would be the best place to look for off-campus accommodation? I tried looking on Daft last year but if a half decent place popped up it'd be taken down a day later and there's way too many people looking for the same thing. In August it goes mental which doesn't really help.

Last year I was looking for a 2 bed place so there was plenty available, but this year I'm looking for 3 bed minimum.

Would there be a better chance of getting a place by ringing estate agents, or looking on the UCD notice board, or other property sites?

Raphael

Of the 3 places I've rented, 2 were from daft, 1 was from knowing the landlord was starting to look for tenants and making him an offer.

You just need to be prepared to see an ad, go to a viewing that day, and agree to take the place immediately if it's good. People doing that is why the turnover is so fast, but the turnover being so fast is why so many landlords and letting agents put places up there.

ChSH

Hi folks,

I'm graduate entry going in my second year of vet med. I have a two bedroom apartment in Blackrock and I am looking for someone who wants to move into the second bedroom in September, 350 euro plus bills. Here is the catch: I am looking for a mature student, non-smoker, grad entry, female...sounds like a laundry list, but this should equate to meaning you are actually here to study and not party all night:) those in the med programs get my point here...

feel free to PM me and I can send you a pfd with more details on the apartment.

Thanks

Sean_ros

I'm a 21 yr old male doing a postgrad course in UCD in september. Looking for a house/apt as near to UCD as possible.

Campus is all booked I believe so if anyone is interested in finding accommodation with me, send me a message sure

I'm going to try and have some viewings organised for the second week of August..

Vorophobe

Hi folks!

I'm a mature student who'll be starting a full time course at UCD in September (Computer Science). I'm putting a notice here as the competition on daft.ie is ramping up

I'm 30 years old, a non-smoker, I don't drink that much and I'm great with keeping the place clean. All I'm looking for is a place with reasonable rent and within walking distance to UCD. Send me a PM if you like, thanks a lot!

Aaron

garlicmayo

Hi folks,

I have a double room to rent in a 2 bed apartment on Carysfort Avenue. I'm a mature student, just 32, female and very active and easy going. Looking for someone chilled, with a life and easy to live with. If you want more info send me a PM.

anniene

OisinHayes wrote: »

Hey,
My name is Oisin Hayes, i'm 18, and i am looking for first year students that might be up for sharing a house next year near UCD. I was late to the mark for signing up for on-campus accommodation and was wondering if any other first are in the same boat as me and want to find a house. Males and Females accepted.
PM or Reply to this if interested.

Hi Oisin. I find myself in the same position. I am signed up for on campus but told that there is little to no chance of getting a place. I would be interested in sharing a student house ideally with mostly first years and as close to UCD as possible.

AdityaKumar

Hi all,

My name is Kratika Jain and I am an Indian girl.
I have been offered a place in UCD and would arrive Ireland on 1st September (+/- 1 day).

I am looking for an accomodation for 2 weeks. If anyone has any idea, or willing to share, please contact me.

natashab

I'm actually just moving out of the student residences at UCD. I'm looking to sell all the items I bought to live here for another student to use. I have a long list of items (most of them from ikea), including plates, bowls, kitchen utensils, duvet, bed linens, towels, clothing storage compartments, etc... They're all in excellent condition. I'm looking to sell all the items to one person rather than break up the items so if anyone is interested in them please let me know and I can send you more details.

lizardspock

Can anyone roughly tell me how many campus places for accommodation are allocated to first years? I was about number 1400 on the list when I applied back in May, are my chances slim or..?

Raphael

702 Spaces. But you should be fine, according to them:

As the ranking system is open to all CAO students it is our experience that even students with a ranking of over 3,000 on the list can get an offer of accommodation.

http://www.ucd.ie/residences/how-to-book-a-room/first-year-students/

cathal4344

Hey there,

I'm starting in UCD in September and am starting to look for housing. I'm 24 so I don't want someplace noisey. I'm not a dry arse but dont want to live with freshers basically. Can anyone recommend the best of way of going about finding a place with a nice balance or what area would be most suitable for what I'm looking for?

Thanks:rolleyes:

computer44

Look for Rathgar/ Rathmines and look on Daft.ie or Rent.ie plenty of choices there.

You will be grand.

haro124

If anyone knows of any rooms for rent in houses near campus pm me please !

Sean_ros

For those looking for off-campus accommodation, have you found a place yet or have you viewed any houses/started looking?

GoldFour4

Sean_ros wrote: »

For those looking for off-campus accommodation, have you found a place yet or have you viewed any houses/started looking?

Most people I know are sorted by this stage.

Vorophobe

Sean_ros wrote: »

For those looking for off-campus accommodation, have you found a place yet or have you viewed any houses/started looking?

I was lucky to catch a really good property just as it was entered into Daft - called up the guy and got a viewing almost straight away. Place was offered to me soon after, which was great! ^^ Goatstown woo

Sean_ros

Vorophobe wrote: »

I was lucky to catch a really good property just as it was entered into Daft - called up the guy and got a viewing almost straight away. Place was offered to me soon after, which was great! ^^ Goatstown woo

Dunno if you know, but say if there is a five bed place and if 3 people agree to live there for a year, is the landlord responsible for filling up the remaining two beds in the house?

haro124

Sean_ros wrote: »

Dunno if you know, but say if there is a five bed place and if 3 people agree to live there for a year, is the landlord responsible for filling up the remaining two beds in the house?

Pretty sure it's up to you to find the 5 unless the landlord is renting it out room by room

michaelwalker

Hi... hopefully I'll be getting a place in UCD this day next week. I've applied for accommodation a while ago and now I'm just wondering if there are any particular places recommended for first years? Any tips or recommendations on accommodation in UCD in general would be appreciated too. Thanks!

Dapics

Merville and Belgrove.

Belgrove has ovens and floors like concrete apparently.
A friend tell's me Glenomena was the place to be last year and the year before that it was apparently Merville.

The Glenomena apartments are a bit more expensive than Merville and Belgrove.

Me, I'm gonna try and get in order:

Belgrove
Merville
Glenomena

I love chicken and in order to eat chicken ya need an oven, so Belgrove automatically has 1st preference