Finding place to rent while being student on dole

BloodySandwich

Recently my landlord gave me a notice. What are chances to rent a house with 3 friends while being student on dole. I have been living the current house for about 5 years with good reputation and references from landlord. What should I say when going to open viewings and rental agencies. I know there is problem when person doesnt work but I do have savings on my account. Would be good idea show them to the future landlord as prove that I have money ? Thanks and Happy New Year.

myshirt

What position are the other 3 friends in? Is anyone working?

BloodySandwich

Hi,

One of them is working. The other one just had to leave the job due to health problems. The thing is I have to be the person who will take the contract.

EmptyTree

It's also important to be clear in your own mind, are you A. a student or B. on the dole.

BloodySandwich

EmptyTree can I ask what you mean by asking this kind of question?

Orwellmerchant

I don’t think it’s possible to recieve job seekers allowance or job seekers benefit if you are in full time education.

Caranica

Some things don't make sense here. You said you plus 3 friends but only refer to 2.

Why do you have to be the person to make contact?

If you're a student you can't claim jobseekers allowance/benefit so how are you "on the dole"?

alroley

How can you be a student and on the dole? You're not available for full time work.

BloodySandwich

This going off-topic. Yes you can. There is thing called Back to Education allowance. You have only ask if any other working so I mention two, one just had to quit work and the other is working. The third person is not working.

BloodySandwich

BloodySandwich wrote: »

This going off-topic. Yes you can. There is thing called Back to Education allowance. You have only ask if any other working so I mention two, one just had to quit work and the other is working. The third person is not working.

Thanks for clarifying. Us Boardsies are sticklers for details.

Your first port of call should your college. They should have details of any suitable accommodation.

Caranica

BloodySandwich wrote: »

This going off-topic. Yes you can. There is thing called Back to Education allowance. You have only ask if any other working so I mention two, one just had to quit work and the other is working. The third person is not working.

In the current market, as 4 people but only one in employment, you will be up against professionals and families with significant incomes. It's going to be very very difficult. Best chance is a personal connection, reach out to friends and colleagues to see if they know of any houses coming up.

Orwellmerchant

BloodySandwich wrote: »

This going off-topic. Yes you can. There is thing called Back to Education allowance. You have only ask if any other working so I mention two, one just had to quit work and the other is working. The third person is not working.

We are only trying to understand your situation OP. BTE is never referred to as “the dole”, I think you are giving off quite a negative vibe in answering questions , an estate agent would naturally pick up on this .

In saying that , good luck with your search .

whomitconcerns

So it's a house for 3 unemployed people...I think you will have your work cut out... Sorry... As says by others.. Talk to your college

BloodySandwich

Sorry about that, didn't mean to give negative vibe. I really appreciate all the help, thank you for your input and time.

GarIT

Caranica wrote: »

In the current market, as 4 people but only one in employment, you will be up against professionals and families with significant incomes. It's going to be very very difficult. Best chance is a personal connection, reach out to friends and colleagues to see if they know of any houses coming up.

OP is looking to rent as one unemployed person, they don't want the other 3 mentioned on any lease. Which will be incredibly difficult if not impossible.

Fol20

GarIT wrote: »

OP is looking to rent as one unemployed person, they don't want the other 3 mentioned on any lease. Which will be incredibly difficult if not impossible.

If its in dublin, i would say impossible

Its strange that they want a 4 bed house for a single unemployed person when they dont want the others to be shown on contract. I would run a mile away if im honest especially when i will have some people on circa 100+k to rent to instead

EmptyTree

As others have said you can't claim job seekers allowance if you're a student. To be on the dole you have to be seeking employment. If you're on Back to Education allowance then it sounds like you're a mature student - you may be allowed to work a few hours a week on this (I'm not sure if the specifics). How you play it is up to yourself, but potential landlords may view a mature student different to someone in the dole.

handlemaster

Cut lose the others go it alone and get a room in a house or apt share. I dont see any landlord taking this lot on

alroley

Back to Education Allowance is not the dole.

Try to find a room to rent by yourself.

splinter65

As above I’m afraid OP. You’ll have better luck going it alone in a house share. If your in Dublin it’s going to be tricky. Good luck.

BloodySandwich

Sorry I though all allowances are called being 'on dole'. Yes I'm mature student. The thing is the other person is close family member and I cant let him go. Otherwise I would find a room on my own. So landlords don't take in cosideration if person has good amount of savings in this particular case?

GarIT

Some might if you offer the years rent up front in cash.

What is savings to you? €500, €5,000, €50,000, €500,000?

If it's less than a years rent or two in savings they are unlikely to give much of a ****.

EmptyTree

BloodySandwich wrote: »

Sorry I though all allowances are called being 'on dole'. Yes I'm mature student.

No worries, best of luck with the search OP!

Mrs OBumble

GarIT wrote: »

If it's less than a years rent or two in savings they are unlikely to give much of a ****.

Don't do this - it looks like you're up to something criminal.

Offer to pay first and last month in advance and a months deposit, and show your bank statements. Present yourself as a mature student.

overkill602

why is he giving you notice?

BloodySandwich

He's going to sell the house.

MrDerp

BloodySandwich wrote: »

Sorry I though all allowances are called being 'on dole'. Yes I'm mature student. The thing is the other person is close family member and I cant let him go. Otherwise I would find a room on my own. So landlords don't take in cosideration if person has good amount of savings in this particular case?

The close family member is presumably a grown up. You’ll both find it much easier to secure accommodation alone than together so you’re not doing any favours for him.

murphaph

Mrs OBumble wrote: »

Don't do this - it looks like you're up to something criminal.

Offer to pay first and last month in advance and a months deposit, and show your bank statements. Present yourself as a mature student.

It doesn't look criminal. I have rental property in Dublin and Berlin and it's common to offer several months rent in advance in both cities these days. People know they need to stand out from the crowd.

The op's problem is the not working. I think they will have to go their separate ways and look for rooms in house shares or rooms as students in digs.

Some nice older people rent rooms out in their bigger houses. I know a couple that does this. Perhaps see if you can find anyone like this op.

mikemac2

Go your own way OP

A houseshare or to be a lodger with an owner will work fine for you

And another vote that BTE is not dole

Fol20

murphaph wrote: »

It doesn't look criminal. I have rental property in Dublin and Berlin and it's common to offer several months rent in advance in both cities these days. People know they need to stand out from the crowd.

The op's problem is the not working. I think they will have to go their separate ways and look for rooms in house shares or rooms as students in digs.

Some nice older people rent rooms out in their bigger houses. I know a couple that does this. Perhaps see if you can find anyone like this op.

I also have rentals in Ireland at least and sometimes this would make me weary depending on the tenant. Some can do this having other intentions in mind with the property.

killanena

What city OP? Might be worth looking at area's outside the city with public transport connections that are suitable? I live in a town called Ennis, not far from Limerick with decent transport links, I know 2 houses with students in them beside me who just travel in daily and save a bomb too in rent.

BloodySandwich

Cork area, yes I looking outside the city. There is no problem for me to use public transport.

BBFAN

As others have said OP if you have substantial savings you could offer to pay a good few months rent in advance.

Through an estate agent is probably best in this case. Especially if either you or any of the other 3 know the agent.

As you say you are in Cork it's more about who you know.

the_syco

BloodySandwich wrote: »

This going off-topic. Yes you can. There is thing called Back to Education allowance. You have only ask if any other working so I mention two, one just had to quit work and the other is working. The third person is not working.

Calling it the wrong thing when applying for a room will go against you.