🛏️ Types of Rooms
- Single Room – A bedroom for one person, with a single bed.
- Double Room – A bedroom for one or two people, with a double bed.
- Twin Room – A room with two single beds, often shared.
- Shared Room – A bedroom shared with other people.
🚿 Types of Bathrooms
- Shared Bathroom – A bathroom shared with others in the house.
- En-suite Bathroom – A private bathroom connected to your room.
👥 People in the House
- Landlord – Owns the house and rents it out.
- Tenant Candidates – People applying to live in the house.
- Flatmates (UK) / Housemates – People who already live in the house with you.
📅 Viewings & Interviews
- To arrange a viewing – To schedule a time to visit the house.
- To show around tenant candidates – To give a house tour to potential tenants.
💸 Payments
- To pay the rent – To pay for your room (usually monthly).
- To pay the bills – To pay for electricity, gas, water, internet, etc.
- Are bills included? – Asking if bills are part of the rent.
📝 Contracts & Agreements
- To sign a contract – To make a legal rental agreement in writing.
- To make a contract – To agree formally, usually in writing.
- Verbal agreement / Unwritten agreement – A spoken (non-written) arrangement.
- Fixed-term lease – A rental contract for a set time (e.g. 12 months).
- Month-to-month lease – A flexible contract that renews monthly.
- Deposit – Money paid in advance to secure the room and cover damages.
- Notice period – Time required before leaving (e.g. "1 month notice").
💬 Useful Questions at the Viewing of the Room
- "How many people live in the house?"
- "Do you usually pay rent by bank transfer or cash?"
- "Is there a contract to sign or is it a verbal agreement?"
- "Is there a minimum stay?" (which is the same as: "Is there a lease term?") If there is no minimum stay, you can ask the following question to show that you are not going to go away soon: “Are you looking for someone long term?”
- "How does cleaning usually work in the house?"
- "Is it generally a quiet house during the week?"
- "Are there any house rules, for example about guests or smoking?"
- "How much is the deposit amount?"
Note: The questions above are meant to help you come across as a reliable person, but it’s best not to ask more than 4–5, so you don’t seem overly inquisitive.
🏠 House Atmosphere & Shared Living
- “I just want to make sure the house suits my lifestyle.” Would you say it’s generally quiet or more social? Are parties, friends over, or loud music common?
- “How do you usually manage noise in the evenings or at night?”
- “Is the living room shared and used often, for example to watch TV?”
- “Are overnight guests or smoking allowed in the house?”
- Is the house more for students or working professionals?
- Do people work from home?
⚠️ Questions You Should Avoid
- ❌ Can I have friends over often?
- ❌ Is it okay to work late at night?
- ❌ Are parties allowed?
- ❌ Too Many Questions About Money
⭐ Quick Tips
- Sign up for alerts on Daft.ie to receive instant notifications so you can act sooner 📧
- Use the "Single/Double" and max €1000 filters + select a 10km radius from the city center
- Check transport: look for nearby bus stops (e.g., 27, 77A) to ensure good connections
✉️ Sample Message to Send on Daft.ie
Here’s an example you can copy, change, and send:
Hello, I’m interested in the room you listed on Daft.ie. Is it still available?
I’m [Your Name], originally from [Your Country], and I will be moving to Dublin for work/study. I’m quiet, respectful, and clean. I would love to arrange a viewing if possible.
Could you please let me know: – If the room is still available – If bills are included – What the house rules are – And when the room is available from
Thank you very much! Best regards,
[Your Name]
