Rent-a-Room

Do you have a room, house or apartment available to rent to students?

Advertise for free on Studentpad to reach 19,000+ students, and earn additional income – up to €14,000 tax free. The Department of Further and Higher Education has published a voluntary regulatory framework and sample license agreement to assist both homeowners/primary tenants and students availing of the Rent-a-Room scheme. You can learn more about this regulatory framework here.

How to register with Studentpad? 

Check out the video below and follow the steps to register your property. 

• Click on ‘First time landlords register’ here to register online
• Read and accept Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy
• Enter your email address and choose a password
• Enter your details and click ‘register’
• Enter property details and add photographs/videos
• Enter advert information (rent, deposit, availability, etc.) and click ‘Next – Advertise’
• Await ad approval

Top Tips for Accommodation Providers

• Have a lease/rental agreement 
• Set out your expectations at the start
• Check to see if your residence qualifies for Revenue Rent-a-Room Relief
• Know your rights and responsibilities
• Be prompt with repairs
• Respect your tenant's privacy
• Tackle issues as they come up; don't allow the molehill to become a mountain
• Try to build a rapport with your tenants

Contact Us

Call the Accommodation Advisory Service at +353 (0)91 49 2364 / +353 (0)91 49 2070, or email us at accommodation@universityofgalway.ie