[Wanted] 4-Bedroom House Wanted

27-02-2015 4:14pm #1

Furnished 4 Bedroom House Wanted with 3 or 2 baths. Must accept rent allowance, and close to primary school, shops, all amenities. No oil heating. Good references available upon request. Please pm what you have with price, facilities and the location.

Thanks

Mod Note:

There will be absolutely zero tolerance in this thread for posters who decide to go down the route of RA bashing.

MAJJ · 27-02-2015 4:17pm

Location, location, location

27-02-2015 4:31pm

MAJJ wrote: »

Location, location, location

Anywhere as long as its about 1 to 3 hours to Dublin

the_syco · 27-02-2015 4:44pm

20784 wrote: »

Anywhere as long as its about 1 to 3 hours to Dublin

Waterford, Galway and Belfast can be two hours away from Dublin. Any specific areas before someone picks a place in Cavan?

27-02-2015 4:50pm

the_syco wrote: »

Waterford, Galway and Belfast can be two hours away from Dublin. Any specific areas before someone picks a place in Cavan?

Anywhere, as long as its safe, between 1 to 3 hours to Dublin, must accept rent allowance, close by walk to primary schools, shops, all amenities. No oil heating. Thanks

Stojkovic · 27-02-2015 4:50pm

4 bed on rent allowance !!!

Should be in a 2 bed, lump the kids in bunk beds.

27-02-2015 4:52pm

the_syco wrote: »

Waterford, Galway and Belfast can be two hours away from Dublin. Any specific areas before someone picks a place in Cavan?

Belfast is within the UK., so i'm not looking in UK.

I'm looking anywhere in Rep.Ireland, as long as its safe, between 1 to 3 hours to Dublin, must accept rent allowance, close by walk to primary schools, shops, all amenities. No oil heating. Thanks

27-02-2015 4:54pm

Stojkovic wrote: »

4 bed on rent allowance !!!

Should be in a 2 bed, lump the kids in bunk beds.

Thanks for your opinion! But i'm not looking for 2 or 3 beds

Stojkovic · 27-02-2015 4:55pm

20784 wrote: »

Thanks for your opinion! But i'm not looking for 2 or 3 beds

Would you not look for what you can pay for and not sponge off the taxpayer ?

The_Morrigan · 27-02-2015 5:13pm

Stojkovic - if you don't have something constructive to add to this, don't post. Your attitude is not welcome here.

Mrs OBumble · 27-02-2015 5:39pm

Stojkovic wrote: »

4 bed on rent allowance !!!

Should be in a 2 bed, lump the kids in bunk beds.

RA won't be given for a property which would be over-crowded. Council guidelines provide for separate bedrooms for children of different genders above a certain age, so there are lots of cases there a 3-bed is the minimum RA would be provided for.

We can only assume that there is something about the OP's household composition (eg number of children, adult children living at home, someone with a disability, dependent elderly relatives) which make the 4-bed justified and what RA will be willing to pay for .

OP, sorry I have nowhere specific to offer you, but fair play for the pragmatic approach you're taking. Good luck with the house-hunt.

Chijj · 27-02-2015 5:44pm

Stojkovic wrote: »

Would you not look for what you can pay for and not sponge off the taxpayer ?

At least the OP isn't giving out about "The Gubberment" and how it's there fault for not having a free house in Dublin.

Hopefully you get somewhere OP, may I suggest a look at daft in the Meath/Kildare area.

the_syco · 27-02-2015 7:00pm

Chijj wrote: »

may I suggest a look at daft in the Meath/Kildare area.

Daft doesn't allow you to put in "RA" as a search option, as so many were just writing "no RA".

Unfortunately, the search doesn't allow you to enter in -"no rent allowance", as this would allow you to filter out the properties that don't allow it.

myhome.ie seemed to allow me to input the phrase "-ra -allowance" into the "use Keywords" box, so this would be something the OP should check out.

ted1 · 27-02-2015 8:08pm

20784 wrote: »

Anywhere, as long as its safe, between 1 to 3 hours to Dublin, must accept rent allowance, close by walk to primary schools, shops, all amenities. No oil heating. Thanks

What's wrong with Oil? lots of places don't have gas outside dublin and then your left with electric heating

27-02-2015 8:10pm

ted1 wrote: »

What's wrong with Oil? lots of places don't have gas outside dublin and then your left with electric heating

I don't know much about it. Is it good as gas?

ted1 · 27-02-2015 8:28pm

20784 wrote: »

I don't know much about it. Is it good as gas?

Tbh it's about the same, the Main difference other than one is a liquid and one is a gas is that most oil burners are external.

Roselm · 27-02-2015 8:41pm

ted1 wrote: »

Tbh it's about the same, the Main difference other than one is a liquid and one is a gas is that most oil burners are external.

But you need to pay to fill the tank in one go which might be a stretch if you have a limited income.

27-02-2015 8:56pm

Roselm wrote: »

But you need to pay to fill the tank in one go which might be a stretch if you have a limited income.

Really? how much is it and how long will it last for? Thanks

doolox · 27-02-2015 9:01pm

I was once renting a house in Dublin with oil only heating and many prospective tenants walked when they found that it was not Gas heating, many citing the inconvenience of big one off payments and deliveries at odd times etc.

Del2005 · 27-02-2015 9:52pm

Roselm wrote: »

But you need to pay to fill the tank in one go which might be a stretch if you have a limited income.

Unless your living in a city then you'll have to do the same with gas and I can't see RA covering a 4 bed in an area with mains gas.

ted1 · 27-02-2015 10:01pm

Roselm wrote: »

But you need to pay to fill the tank in one go which might be a stretch if you have a limited income.

Or 1/4 fill it.,,

Mrs OBumble · 28-02-2015 12:48am

ted1 wrote: »

What's wrong with Oil? lots of places don't have gas outside dublin and then your left with electric heating

Too easy for criminal gangs to steal. Happens all the time in social housing area.

Victor · 28-02-2015 12:51am

Del2005 wrote: »

Unless your living in a city then you'll have to do the same with gas and I can't see RA covering a 4 bed in an area with mains gas.

There are lots of places with gas. I'd say it available to well over half the properties in the country.

http://www.gasnetworks.ie/en-IE/About-Us/Our-network/Pipeline-Map/
http://www.gasnetworks.ie/en-IE/Get-Connected/Can-I-get-gas/

Noo · 28-02-2015 1:37am

Cost of oil can rise and fall like petrol, depending on world factors etc. Anyway usage plays a massive part obviously....my in laws have the heating on really high temperature, timed for about 10hours a day from like september to april. My folks might have it timed for an hour in the morning in the height of winter when theyre up for work and then flick it on and off whenever its too cold, too warm. Both have similar circumstances, live in regular 3 beds, all kids moved out, one working full time one working part time so theres usually one person at home all day. In laws fill twice a year, my folks fill once every two years, so thats say 1200 a year against 300 a year.

pasty · 28-02-2015 1:47am

We have no rent allowance, we're semi-retired. We buy oil by the week, 25e in a can (and that's just the weeks we can afford it) and we pour it in with a funnel. When we've no oil, we put on extra jumpers...

28-02-2015 8:24am

Good morning and many thanks to everyone.

I will appreciate if anyone no know anybody want to rent out 4 beds and accept rent allowance. I've tried daft, rent, myhome, all refusing rent allowance.

MouseTail · 28-02-2015 1:28pm

Victor wrote: »

There are lots of places with gas. I'd say it available to well over half the properties in the country.

http://www.gasnetworks.ie/en-IE/About-Us/Our-network/Pipeline-Map/
http://www.gasnetworks.ie/en-IE/Get-Connected/Can-I-get-gas/

in areas outside the cities, where mains gas exists, it is available in newish houses only, most of the older stock don't have it. I would guess less than 20% of stock outside the cities has mains gas.

Mrs OBumble · 28-02-2015 2:42pm

pasty wrote: »

We have no rent allowance, we're semi-retired. We buy oil by the week, 25e in a can (and that's just the weeks we can afford it) and we pour it in with a funnel. When we've no oil, we put on extra jumpers...

You end up paying a lot more per unit that way.

Far lower risk of having your oil stolen, though, so possibly the actual cost averages out.

However a lot of people who only buy small amounts of oil sometimes tip the tank to try to get as much as possible out of it. This can cause the sludge from the bottom to get into the boiler, where it does damage. So it can be a false economy, or expensive for the landlord. Copped on LL's look for evidence of the tank being tipped, and pass the cost back to the tenant.

handlemaster · 01-03-2015 6:54pm

What is your budget OP ?

15-03-2015 5:05pm

Really need help now, finding a house to rent since January still not get one.. I've tried counties like Dublin, Wexford, Cork, Louth, Meath, Kildare, e.t.c, the landlords and agents keep saying no rent allowance, those that accept rent allowance always end up saying 'oh its gone' even though i've been there first in some occasions. I'm moving from Meath with 4 kids. The last one i was the first person and then owner said i must be working full time and i must show him my bank statement, work id.card, pay slip, and references... Really frustrating. Anyone know who want to rent out 4 beds from 2 baths & accept allowance should pls pm me? have deposit & good references.. Thanks

the_syco · 15-03-2015 5:25pm

I'd say a lot of landlords will be wanting the deposit and 1st months rent up front. Getting this will probably change their mind.

Also, AFAIK, should you move to a new location, I think you'll have to apply for RA again?

handlemaster · 15-03-2015 5:41pm

If your on rent allowance you should try the mid lands lots of houses for rent. Your post is nearly identical to another poster on here last week or the week before. Are you one and the same ?

January · 15-03-2015 6:23pm

I've just went through a lot of the houses on daft in the midlands four bed two bathrooms and none accept rent allowance and say so as much in their ads.

Good luck OP.

If you are moving, you do have to apply for rent supplement again when you move into the property.

The_Morrigan · 15-03-2015 6:36pm

OP, I've merged your threads, please stick with this one.

handlemaster · 15-03-2015 8:16pm

the_syco wrote: »

I'd say a lot of landlords will be wanting the deposit and 1st months rent up front. Getting this will probably change their mind.

Also, AFAIK, should you move to a new location, I think you'll have to apply for RA again?

getting deposit and first month up front is standard.

handlemaster · 15-03-2015 8:18pm

http://www.daft.ie/roscommon/houses-to-rent/?s%5Bmnb%5D=4&s%5Bpt_id%5D=2

http://www.daft.ie/longford/houses-to-rent/?s[area_type]=on&s[mnb]=4&s[advanced]=1&s[pt_id][0]=2

lots here

nc19 · 15-03-2015 8:39pm

20784 wrote:

I'm looking anywhere in Rep.Ireland, as long as its safe, between 1 to 3 hours to Dublin, must accept rent allowance, close by walk to primary schools, shops, all amenities. No oil heating. Thanks

what is the importance of stressing 1 to 3 hrs from Dublin? there's nowhere in Ireland more than 3hrs from Dublin!!

MarkAnthony · 15-03-2015 8:42pm

It's coming to something when people can't find a house when they're willing to look in a 2 hour commute of Dublin. When is this government going to get round to tackling this issue?

OP make sure you're keeping the pressure on with your local authority. It's absolute madness that social housing is not available to you.

handlemaster · 15-03-2015 8:49pm

MarkAnthony wrote: »

It's coming to something when people can't find a house when they're willing to look in a 2 hour commute of Dublin. When is this government going to get round to tackling this issue?

OP make sure you're keeping the pressure on with your local authority. It's absolute madness that social housing is not available to you.

The government should provide free housing for all !!!

maringo · 15-03-2015 9:02pm

The OP is not looking for FREE housing. He is just looking for a home that will take rent allowance. Best of luck to you OP. Have you been in contact with Focus Ireland maybe they can help you. Severe shortage of decent housing is causing huge problems for families looking for a roof over their heads. It should be treated as an emergency by the government and building affordable homes given the topmost priority.

ABajaninCork · 15-03-2015 9:08pm

nc19 wrote: »

what is the importance of stressing 1 to 3 hrs from Dublin? there's nowhere in Ireland more than 3hrs from Dublin!!

Cork is four hours away, even with a following wind!!

15-03-2015 9:11pm

the_syco wrote: »

I'd say a lot of landlords will be wanting the deposit and 1st months rent up front. Getting this will probably change their mind.

Also, AFAIK, should you move to a new location, I think you'll have to apply for RA again?

I have them, even with good references, but they're not willing to accept rent allowance tenant. I remain hopeful to see one.

15-03-2015 9:13pm

ABajaninCork wrote: »

Cork is four hours away, even with a following wind!!

I've already passed that as i'm desperately need to move now i wouldn't mind moving to Cork. You know anyone want to rent out?

ABajaninCork · 15-03-2015 9:17pm

20784 wrote: »

I've already passed that as i'm desperately need to move now i wouldn't mind moving to Cork. You know anyone want to rent out?

'Fraid not. I'll keep my ear to the ground for you though. Good luck!

nc19 · 15-03-2015 9:23pm

ABajaninCork wrote:

Cork is four hours away, even with a following wind!!

holidayed the last 3 yrs in Cork. 2.5 hr drive

ABajaninCork · 15-03-2015 9:32pm

nc19 wrote: »

holidayed the last 3 yrs in Cork. 2.5 hr drive

And I live there. So?? Even with the pedal down, and no traffic you can't make Dublin in less than 3.5 to 4 hours...

ABajaninCork · 15-03-2015 9:36pm

Back OT. With the new 'initiative' from the Govt making non-acceptance of RA illegal, from the OP we can see it's not going to work. LL's can legitimately refuse a tenant without giving a reason. Quite reasonably, they want someone who can pay the rent without too many issues.

It's very unfair, as it tars all RA tenants like myself (in the past) with the same brush.

Rackstar · 15-03-2015 9:42pm

ABajaninCork wrote: »

And I live there. So?? Even with the pedal down, and no traffic you can't make Dublin in less than 3.5 to 4 hours...

Do you not use the motorway?

The_Morrigan · 15-03-2015 9:43pm

Rackstar wrote: »

Do you not use the motorway?

This is not a transport or commuting forum. Stay on topic please.

/Mod

MarkAnthony · 15-03-2015 11:47pm

handlemaster wrote: »

The government should provide free housing for all !!!

Only those who need it. There are plenty of threads where you can debate social policy or indeed start your own I'd be delighted to weigh in.

The OP is raising 4 children, I suspect that leaves little time to get a cushy public sector job or retrain as an IT specialist.

Sala · 15-03-2015 11:59pm

Might be a stupid question (I don't know the rent allowance rules) but could you narrow your search to three beds and look for those with a converted attic that isn't actually a "bedroom". I know from looking to buy many 3 beds have a bedroom in attic but can't be advertised as such, presumably due to planning permission?

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