By Áine Kenny On Wednesday 20 February, the Union of Students in Ireland Vice President Michelle Byrne and NUI Galway’s Students’ Union President Megan Reilly spoke in the Oireachtas about the Residential Tenancies (Greater Security of Tenure & Rent Certainty) Bill 2018. The two Presidents were dismayed to see the delay in enacting the legislation, which … [Read more...] about USI condemns delay in enacting legislation affording more tenant rights to students
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NUI Galway Students’ Union urges students to be cautious while house-hunting
The first round of CAO Offers will be issued next Monday, and thousands of students across the country will now find themselves looking for accommodation for the 2018/19 academic year. Housing for NUI Galway students has been an issue in the past. A lack of rent control for purpose-built student accommodation sparked the Cúirt Shakedown protests back in May. The students … [Read more...] about NUI Galway Students’ Union urges students to be cautious while house-hunting
House-hunting 101
Every year students across Galway embark on the tedious, stressful and all-consuming task of finding a place to live for the semester. While summer is supposed to be stress-free and fun, a number of students are set to spend the three months scrolling through the likes of daft.ie and rent.ie and checking newspaper advertisements daily, all in the hope of finding some sort of … [Read more...] about House-hunting 101
Check List for Students Renting for the First Time
When renting accommodation for the academic year, it is essential to find the right place for the right price. Here's a list of things you should check before you sign that lease... … [Read more...] about Check List for Students Renting for the First Time
Students Urged to be Careful when Renting
Students preparing for college for the first time should be wary of various issues. PRTB and NUI Galway SU have released a Guide to Student Life and given advice on renting for the first time. Jessica Thompson reports... … [Read more...] about Students Urged to be Careful when Renting