Description
Often referred to as digs, lodgings or partial board.
This ensures the student gets proper meals during the day. Depending on the landlord this may include breakfast, evening meal and a light supper while others included packed lunch, access to the kitchen to make tea/coffee.
Utilities
These are normally included in the price and you should always confirm what utilities are included to avoid any confusion.
Rates charged for accommodations vary depending on area, type/size of accommodation, facilities, meal plans offered and it is up to individual landlords to decide what pricing works for them.
Before agreeing to take accommodation of this type it is important to ask the landlord about the following "If I am away from my accommodation over Week-ends/Christmas/Easter or study weeks, do I pay for my accommodation? What is my deposit for and if I leave how much notice do I need to give and is my deposit refundable? In addition see our tenant information for an accommodation check list and key questions to ask.
Average Price - Other Areas
Some landlords will take into account that there are extra costs associated with commuting and their price will reflect these costs.
Description
This type of accommodation is suited to a student who is happy to prepare some or all of their own meals.
Utilities
These are normally included in the price and you should always re-confirm what utilities are included to avoid any confusion.
Rates charged for accommodations vary depending on area, type/size of accommodation, facilities, and landlords decide what pricing works for them.
Before agreeing to take accommodation of this type it is important to ask the landlord about the following "If I am away from my accommodation over Week-ends/Christmas/Easter or study weeks, do I pay for my accommodation? What is my deposit for and if I leave how much notice do I need to give and is my deposit refundable? In addition see our tenant information for an accommodation check list and key questions to ask.
Average Price - Other Areas
Some landlords will take into account that there are extra costs associated with commuting and their price will reflect these costs.
Description
This option gives the student the option to choose their own meal plan options but students should have access to the kitchen to make tea/coffee and always check with the landlord prior to making any accommodation arrangements.
Utilities
These are normally included in the price and you should always re-confirm what utilities are included to avoid any confusion.
Average Price in Maynooth
Varies but is normally cheaper than self catering (see above)
Rates charged for accommodations vary depending on area, type/size of accommodation, facilities, and landlords decide what pricing works for them.
Before agreeing to take accommodation of this type it is important to ask the landlord about the following: If you are away from my accommodation over Week-ends/Christmas/Easter or study weeks, do you pay for my accommodation? What is my deposit for and if I leave how much notice do I need to give and is my deposit refundable? In addition see our tenant information for an accommodation check list and key questions to ask.
Average Price - Other Areas
Some landlords will take into account that there are extra costs associated with commuting and their price will reflect these costs.
Description
For the student who wants to share with other students or professionals. This type of accommodation tends to be more complex and students need to understand such things as leases, minimum notice, group leases and the rights and obligations of tenants and landlords.
Utilities
These are normally included in the price and you should always re-confirm what utilities are included to avoid any confusion.
Average Price
Price varies whether you have your own room, if your bedroom is en-suite or whether you share a room. Sometimes houses are let as a group only rather than individuals.
Rates charged for accommodations vary depending on area, type/size of accommodation, facilities, and it is up to individual landlords to decide what pricing works for them.
Before agreeing to take accommodation of this type it is important to ask the landlord about the following: If you decide to leave the accommodation early or move out what notice period do you give? What is your deposit for? Who to contact if there are maintenance issues? In addition see our tenant information for an accommodation check list and key questions to ask.