Reflecting the nationwide situation, there is a shortage of rented accommodation for students in the TUS Midlands ( Athlone) and Midwest ( Limerick, Clare and Tipperary) regions. Anyone with accommodation available from September 2023 can get in contact with TUS Midlands (accommodation@ait.ie) or TUS Midwest (accommodation.midwest@tus.ie)
Types of accommodation sought are private houses, apartments, room or rooms in a residence with access to bathroom/kitchen etc and out of season bed and breakfast
A spokesman explained “What our students want from shared accommodation is a friendly approachable landlord or property provider, a home away from home, accommodation near to a TUS campus, transport availability in the area, their own room with access to a bathroom, access to kitchen and facilities, to pay reasonable rent, access to Wi-Fi and basic utilities and clear rules/boundaries from the start”.
There are benefits for owner/occupiers whether renting out a room or letting part of an owner-occupied house. The following benefits are available to accommodation providers. Earn up to €14,000 tax free (for details visit www .revenue.ie/en/personal-tax-credits-reliefs-and-expemptions/land-and-property/rent-a-room-relief, Have some company in your home. Earn in the region of €160 -€200 per student per week for approx. 36 weeks depending on the basis you are letting (incl.meals/self-catering 5 or 7 days basis)
To advertise accommodation free of charge, contact Keeva at 061 293135- accommodation.midwest@tus.ie for Limerick/Clare /Tipperary 09066 or Noel at 090 64 68067 – accommodation@ait.ie for Athlone. Visit tussu
