Where to buy - commuting to Dublin

Aoibhinn41

Hi There

Just looking for some advice/opinions from anyone who may be in a similar situation to myself.

I currently work in Dublin but I am from Sligo and since the onset of the pandemic I am only required to be in the office one day a week. It remains to be seen what the working environment will look like post Covid but there is an acknowledgement in the company I work for that WFH is here to stay in some format (i.e not the way it is now but possibly 2 days in office 3 from home and vice versa on alternative weeks).

I am in a position to buy my own home and I am anxious to do so now as I have reached my limits when it comes to house sharing.

My dilemma is now where to buy. Dublin would be the logical choice but given I can WFH and that WFH is likely here to stay I am considering buying in my home county.

Would love to here from anyone who commutes to Dublin from the West regularly and how they find it.

Thanks
Aoibhinn

Eric Cartman

Budget is really key here.

For 600k absolutely go live in Dublin. For 250k id personally rather not live in some of the more anti-social suburbs.

punisher5112

Look at Wicklow or Wexford.....
Bus and train or drive.

If you can afford along the dart line then that's an option....

bilbot79

The likes of Navan would be a good compromise between price and proximity.

SmartinMartin

punisher5112 wrote: »

Look at Wicklow or Wexford.....
Bus and train or drive.

If you can afford along the dart line then that's an option....

Logic would suggest they want to live somewhere convenient to both Sligo and Dublin.

punisher5112

SmartinMartin wrote: »

Logic would suggest they want to live somewhere convenient to both Sligo and Dublin.

Well then Longford

punisher5112

Mullingar would be an option too.....

SmartinMartin

Not great, but at least it's a more suitable suggestion than your first.
Sorry, not having a dig, but Longford isn't great ��

punisher5112

SmartinMartin wrote: »

Not great, but at least it's a more suitable suggestion than your first.

I spat my pint out

SmartinMartin

OP, have a look at the train stops on the Sligo-Dublin route. It gives you the option of West Dublin or further out, whatever suits your budget.

SmartinMartin

punisher5112 wrote: »

I spat my pint out

I can't believe I was party to wasted beer.

punisher5112

SmartinMartin wrote: »

I can't believe I was party to wasted beer.

Well it's not too bad, got 24 cans of Heineken in Tesco for a cool figure of €10.40

SmartinMartin

Another thought OP. As suggested by another poster, most of it is down to budget, but I'd also consider locality. Can you live in a village setting where everyone knows you, or do you want a larger town with a bit of anonymity? Staying in Sligo and commuting for the couple of days would probably be the the most time and cost effective solution, but I'll throw the curve ball of Ashtown at you ;
A new area with homes for most budgets, on the Sligo train line and Luas, lovely Canal walks and well serviced for shopping. Enjoy the search.

bilbot79

SmartinMartin wrote: »

Another thought OP. As suggested by another poster, most of it is down to budget, but I'd also consider locality. Can you live in a village setting where everyone knows you, or do you want a larger town with a bit of anonymity? Staying in Sligo and commuting for the couple of days would probably be the the most time and cost effective solution, but I'll throw the curve ball of Ashtown at you ;
A new area with homes for most budgets, on the Sligo train line and Luas, lovely Canal walks and well serviced for shopping. Enjoy the search.

I can vouch for this area. Especially the park and hole in the wall pub etc. But Dublin pricey.

Maynooth is a great option too. Fab town. On the train line. Bit cheaper than Dublin

Mac0783

My question is where do you want to live? Outside of work, where are your friends and family? Is Sligo then pick Sligo, better quality of life. My only question there would be if you left your current company would there many jobs in your area in Sligo and surrounds?

Mimon

Buy in Sligo but find somewhere to rent a room for 1/2 nights while in the office?

I know you would still be in a houseshare for part of the week but in the weeks you were doing 2 days in office it would be only one night as you could drive directly to work on staring day and directly home on finishing day.

On the three day week you would need to stay for two nights. Would be only in a house share 3 nights every 14 days.