How to Rent Long-Term Housing in Kinsale, Ireland

Beautiful Cork countryside view

Kinsale is located in Country Cork, about 25 miles south of Cork City. Located at the "mouth" of the River Bandon, Kinsale has a population of about 2,257. Known for its restaurants and cultural events, Kinsale has become a tourist destination. However, this notoriety is not just for holiday accommodation, but for long-term property rental as well. Read on to learn how to secure long-term rentals in Kinsale using local and international real estate agencies as well as online directories.

Instructions

1. Contact a real estate agency that specializes in long-term property rental in Kinsale, Ireland. Contact the URLA Kilinc International Real Estate Agency or the Real Estate Listing Ireland for a complete listing of rental properties. Both offer Web services for easy access. Alternately, work with a local real estate agency in Kinsale to aid your search for a rental property. Ask about rental fees and other charges that may apply. Be sure to extend your search to the Internet as well to eliminate excessive calling costs. Property Haven, a web-based agency, provides an extensive database of long-term rental properties. View the featured properties for new listings that offer impressive facilities or lease terms.

2. Do your homework. Visit the Citizens Information website for additional information about renting long-term housing in Kinsale, Ireland. The website provides detailed information about periodic tenancies and fixed-term tenancies. According to the website, "A fixed-term tenancy (lease) will state how much rent will be paid, how often it will be paid (weekly, monthly, yearly) and other conditions." Because you will be renting the property over a long-term period, it is imperative that you understand the terms of the lease before signing it.

3. Visit the Cork Guide website for available long-term rentals. Locate the "Long-term Rental" tab and view each rental listing. The website provides a photo and detailed description of each property with a link to additional information about rooms, facilities and pricing. To contact by phone, call (011) [phone].

4. Visit the Local Property Index website. For a quick search, locate the search box. Enter, "Kinsale, Ireland" and then scroll to adjacent drop-down menu, and click. Follow the list until you locate a specific type of property or select, "Property." For example, you can narrow your search to only town houses, retirement properties, rural houses, triplexes or stone houses. Choose a property type and then select, "Search." Be sure to check the, "Long-term Rental" option at the bottom of the search box. Review the listings and check back daily to review all options before signing a contract.

5. Contact the Private Residential Tenancies Board to research any complaints made against the landlord or the condition of the property. Contact by phone at (011) (353) 1 635- 0600 or by fax at (011) (353) 1 635-0601. For general questions email [e-mail].

Tips & Warnings

• Photos cannot take the place of an actual tour or viewing of a property. Always travel to the site of the property before signing a rental agreement. Some properties can be rented via the web, however this method is not recommended.

Resources

• Cork Guide website
• Local Property Index for more information about Ireland
• Citizens Information
• Official Kinsale, Ireland website
• Go Ireland accommodation guide