The question every homeowner asks

If you are an architect, builder, quantity surveyor, retrofit consultant or interior designer working on residential projects in Dublin, you have heard the question many times. The homeowner has signed off on the plans, the budget is agreed, the start date is approaching — and then they ask: where are we supposed to live while this is being done?

It is not your job to solve that problem. But having a ready answer makes the conversation easier, reduces client anxiety, and often helps the project start on time. Delays caused by clients who have not arranged somewhere to move to are more common than most professionals would like.

What RenovateStay provides

RenovateStay offers fully furnished, fully managed short-term rental homes in Dublin for homeowners during renovation works. Every property includes weekly housekeeping, fresh linen, garden maintenance and all utilities. Stays are in flexible 3-month blocks that can be extended if the project runs over.

The service is designed specifically for renovation timelines — not annual leases, not holiday lets, not serviced apartments aimed at corporate travellers. It exists to fill the gap between moving out and moving home.

How to refer your clients

You can simply point your clients to renovatestay.ie. They can browse available properties and submit an enquiry directly. We ask for proof of ownership and evidence of renovation works — a planning permission reference, a building contract, or a letter from their architect or builder is sufficient.

If you would prefer to make an introduction directly, email enquiries@renovatestay.ie with your client's name and we will take it from there.

Who this is relevant for

Any professional working on residential projects where the homeowner needs to vacate during works:

  • Architects designing extensions, refurbishments or new builds on occupied sites
  • Builders and main contractors managing renovation timelines
  • Quantity surveyors advising on project budgets that should include accommodation costs
  • Interior architects and designers working on whole-house refurbishments
  • Retrofit and SEAI grant consultants advising on deep retrofits
  • Estate agents dealing with vacant property refurbishments before sale
  • Insurance assessors managing displacement cases after fire or water damage

Why this helps your project

When clients have a settled temporary home arranged, the renovation itself tends to go more smoothly. There is less pressure to rush final stages, fewer requests to move back before the work is truly finished, and less anxiety feeding into decision-making during the build.

A client who is comfortable and settled nearby is a client who can focus on the project rather than the disruption around it.

Resources you can share

We have a library of practical guides your clients may find useful during the planning stage: