Student Accommodation 20142015
Before you start college..
Research where you are going to live
 Think about your options
 What are your priorities?
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◦ Cost?
◦ Location?
◦ Living with friends?
What can you do now about applying?
Cheap is good but be careful you
don’t end up here!!
Is Campus a better option for you?
Pros
 Location
 Bills (electricity/gas) included
 Get to know more people
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Cons
 Can be more expensive
 Harder to study when lots of people
together (can just go to library!)
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Think about who you will live with
so you don’t end up with this!
Living with Friends
Living with friends is great as you know
them already but it is a good idea to be
clear on house rules/what you want
before you move in together! Think about
these:
 House parties/late nights
 Cleaning/Housework
 Division of bills/finances
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College Campus
You will need to apply early and well in
advance.
 Remember that you will not have any
choice in who you live with if you choose
campus.
 Campus can be more expensive initially
but you will save as it is 9 months versus
a 12 month lease and all bills are included.
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NUI Maynooth
Applications are open from now and
accommodation is allocated on a first
come, first serve basis.
 A small no. of rooms are reserved for a
lottery, which you can apply for on the 1st
July.
 Website to apply is:
http://residence.nuim.ie/BookingforonCampus2014-2015.shtml.
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DCU
Applications can be made from March 4
and rooms, which are allocated by
random selection will be offered in April.
 Unsuccessful applicants are included in a
lottery for cancellations.
 Website address to apply is :
 http://www.dcuaccommodation.ie/home/h
ow-do-i-apply.325.html
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NUI Galway
Bookings are accepted from midFebruary.
 Application forms, information and costs
are directly available from each of the
nine student residences.
 Further information can be found at this
link:
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http://www.nuigalway.ie/accommodation_
office/
UCD/TCD
They accept names for a priority waiting
list and accommodation is allocated on a
first come, first served basis after the
CAO offers in August.
 Many students get an offer of
accommodation.
 The relevant link to apply is:
http://www.ucd.ie/residences/
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Remember..
It is important to apply for campus early,
check the closing dates as many are in the
next few weeks
 Most of them operate a lottery system
but some give HEAR/DARE or
scholarship candidates preference
 You will have to pay a deposit which you
may not receive all of it back( some
charge admin fee)
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Private Rented Accommodation
For private rented accommodation (ie
sharing a house with friends) a good idea
is to check www.daft.ie for rentals
available.
 Some may not rent to students!
 Watch out for 9/12 month lease, think
about the summer also.
 Every college has an accommodation
office that will give out lists of student
housing.
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Key Tips for renting
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Always view a property before paying a deposit
Always bring a friend or parent with you when
meeting a landlord
Ensure you have a rental agreement
Always read and understand the Rental Agreement
before signing.
Always get a receipt for the deposit paid and rent in
advance
Always make a list of furniture and appliances with
the landlord. Damage or loss of property is a regular
reason for losing a deposit.
If there are any outstanding repairs, ask the landlord
to state in writing that they will be repaired - take
photos if necessary.