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The Harsh Reality of Finding a Rental in Cork (2025)
If you're reading this, you've probably already experienced it firsthand. You send out 20, 30, maybe 50 emails to landlords on Daft.ie. You refresh the site every hour. You craft what you think is a decent message.
And you get... nothing. Radio silence.
Here's the thing: It's not you. It's your email game.
You can't control Cork's housing crisis. You can't magically create more supply. You can't lower rents (which hit an average of €1650 per month in Cork). But you CAN control how you present yourself in that landlord's inbox.
The Numbers: Cork's Rental Crisis in 2025
Let me hit you with some stats:
450 Rentals Available
Limited supply in Cork means fierce competition for every property.
€1650/Month Average Rent
Cork rents increased by 13.6% year-on-year.
100-150 Responses Per Listing
The average Daft.ie listing in Cork gets flooded with emails within the first 24-48 hours.
Translation: You're competing against dozens (or hundreds) of other people for every single property. And 90% of those people are sending the exact same boring email as you.
What Actually Works in Cork
Cork has some unique characteristics:
- Higher rent growth than Dublin (13.6% vs 5.8%)
- More personal landlords who value personality
- Tight-knit community where fit matters
- Less formal expectations than Dublin
The AIDA Formula (Cork Edition)
The same formula that works everywhere works in Cork - but with local context.
ATTENTION: Stand Out Immediately
Subject line examples for Cork: "Just moved to Cork for work - your place looks perfect!" or "Cork local looking for long-term rental"
INTEREST: Tell Your Story
Why are you moving to Cork? What do you do? Make them see you as a real person.
DESIRE: Show You're a Good Fit
Mention what you love about Cork. Show you're excited to be part of the community.
ACTION: Make It Easy
Include phone number, availability for viewings, and your social media profiles.
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