Guide · Dublin · First week
Key step
Start your room hunt properly
Good rooms in Dublin get taken in hours. Speed and a ready profile win.
Updated October 2026 · From the Newope arrival plan
Step by step
Set alerts on Daft.ie and Rent.ie
Write a short intro about you, your job or course and your budget
Reply within minutes and go to viewings with ID ready
Ask for a written agreement and a receipt for your deposit
What to bring
- Passport or ID
- A reference (previous landlord or employer)
- Proof of income, job offer or college letter
- Money for the deposit and first month
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