Why standard rentals do not work for renovation timelines
If you are renovating your home in Dublin, finding somewhere to live during the works is one of the most awkward practical problems you will face. The rental market in Ireland is built around 12-month leases, and most landlords are not interested in a tenant who needs the property for three or four months.
Even when you find a short-term listing on Daft or Rent.ie, the competition is intense. You may be one of dozens applying for the same property, with no guarantee of a response. And if you do secure something, you are likely to face an unfurnished home, utility setup, deposits, and a lease that does not align with your building schedule.
That is before you consider the reality that renovations in Ireland regularly run over. A four-month project becomes six months. A three-month extension becomes five. If your accommodation arrangement has no flexibility built in, you are left scrambling for a second move at exactly the wrong moment.
What RenovateStay offers instead
RenovateStay is a short-term rental service built specifically around renovation timelines. Every property is fully furnished, fully equipped, and ready to move into. Stays are arranged in 3-month renewable blocks — so if the build runs over, you extend rather than relocate again.
Weekly housekeeping, fresh linen, garden maintenance and all utilities are included in a single monthly fee. There is nothing extra to set up, no broadband to organise, no bins to register, no gas or electricity accounts to open. You move in and start living.
Staying local matters more than people expect
One of the most common regrets homeowners report is moving too far from their own area during the renovation. School runs become longer, the commute changes, and popping in to check on the builders turns into a 40-minute drive each way.
RenovateStay properties are in established Dublin neighbourhoods. Current listings are in Rathmines, Dublin 6, with strong transport links and walking distance to schools, shops, cafes and local amenities. The aim is simple: your life continues as normally as possible while the work happens.
Who this is for
RenovateStay is designed for homeowners renovating, extending or retrofitting their primary residence in Dublin. You need to provide proof of ownership and evidence that building works are underway or scheduled. This is not a general rental service — it exists specifically for people navigating the temporary gap created by renovation works.
Whether you are a couple doing a full refurbishment, a family of four extending the back of the house, or a single homeowner having a deep retrofit carried out, the service is designed to fit renovation life.
How it works
You enquire through the website with details of your renovation, your preferred move-in date, and how long you expect the work to take. We match you to a suitable property. You move in when you are ready, and when the renovation is complete, you move home. If the build runs over, you extend your stay. If it finishes early, there is no long lock-in.
For a broader look at managing the move, the full guide to temporary accommodation during renovations covers timing, planning, storage, and what to expect.
