How does relocation assistance work in Ireland?

A relocation concierge bridges the gap between arriving in a new country and feeling genuinely settled. The scope varies by provider, but a full service typically covers some or all of:

• Property search — defining your brief, identifying suitable listings, filtering out unsuitable options, and arranging viewings
• In-person viewing attendance — going to shortlisted properties and reporting back honestly, including any concerns
• Lease review — reading the lease and explaining what it means in plain language before you sign
• Move-in support — inventory checking, meter readings, photographic documentation, deposit protection advice
• Settling-in services — utility registration, broadband setup guidance, RTB registration, local area orientation

The value is both practical and psychological. Managing a major international move is exhausting, and having a knowledgeable local professional handling the detail removes a significant source of stress and risk.

No — though professional relocation services originated in the corporate world. Your Own Door works with individuals and families relocating independently, as well as professionals whose employers are facilitating the move but not managing the day-to-day detail.

Private individuals often benefit more from tailored support than standardised corporate packages, because the focus is entirely on your specific brief rather than a generalised programme. Private clients also tend to have more flexibility on timing and more specific preferences about area, property type, and lifestyle — all of which we can accommodate.

This distinction matters, and it is worth being clear about it.

A letting agent represents the landlord. Their job is to find a suitable tenant for the property they are instructed on, and their fee is paid by the landlord. They are not working in your interest — they are working in their client's interest, which is the landlord.

A relocation concierge works for you. We search across all agents and platforms (we have no inventory to push, no landlord relationships to protect), attend viewings on your behalf, and advise you honestly — including recommending against a property if it does not suit your needs. Our fee is paid by you, the client.

Every client relationship begins with a €150 Expert Advice Call. This is a focused 30-minute consultation covering your specific situation — your timeline, your brief, your budget, and your concerns about the Irish market. You leave with a clear action plan and an honest view of what is achievable.

There is no obligation to proceed to further services after the call, though most clients do. The fee reflects the value of the conversation — 30 minutes of focused, expert guidance from someone who works the Dublin market daily is genuinely useful, regardless of whether you engage us further.

From there, you can engage individual services (a lease review, search and viewings support, a settling-in visit) or discuss a fuller package depending on what you need.