Tanya Sweeney: Homeowners who are happy to rent you a room for 14,000 a year need to get real about having a housemate
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Searching for housing in Dublin at 48, C faces frustration and disappointment. The rental market, particularly via platforms like Daft, is unforgiving—most appealing house-shares tend to attract younger tenants, and many hosts express a preference for female roommates. Available options often consist of single box rooms priced around €1,000 monthly. More attractive accommodations rarely make it to public listings, further complicating C's search. This situation highlights a broader crisis in the Dublin housing market, making it difficult for those on modest incomes to secure suitable living spaces.
"Searching for somewhere to live in Dublin has been disheartening; many listings prefer female housemates and options are limited for someone in their late 40s."
"The housing market crises means that many valuable house-share opportunities never even hit the rental platforms, leaving middle-aged individuals like my friend at a disadvantage."
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