There are a variety of housing options available in Ireland.
Buying
If you are thinking of buying a home you should consult the Citizen's Information Board and read it's Steps to Buying a Home click here
Renting Accommodation
There are a variety of properties which can be rented in Ireland, and a number of different ways this is carried out. It is common practice that the landlord will request one months rent and the equivalent as a deposit before renting out a property. For more information on your rights and responsibilities as a tenant click here
If you need help or advice about rented accommodation you can also contact the non-government organisation Threshold:
Threshold
21 Stoneybatter
Dublin 7
Ireland
Tel: (01) 678 6096
Locall:None
Fax: (01) 677 2407
Homepage: www.threshold.ie
Email: advice@threshold.ie