What is a typical expat home or apartment like in Ireland?
We asked expats what a typical home or apartment in Ireland is like. They answered...
"A typical expat home or apartment in Ireland is usually quite modern and spacious. The living spaces usually feature neutral decor, bright accents, and often have an open-plan design. Rooms vary in size, with comfortable bedrooms and bathrooms, and feature the latest appliances and technology. Expats will find a range of apartments and homes on offer in Ireland, all of which are designed to make life comfortable and easy," wrote a member who made the move to Ireland.

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"We found a lovely detached single family 4 bed, 4 bath home which is less common in a lot of Ireland. Most housing is semi-detached and we stayed in such our first month here while waiting for our present home to become available to rent. Homes in Ireland are very sturdy and are very similar in design," explained one expat living in Tobercurry, Ireland.
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What is a typical expat home or apartment like in Ireland?
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Betsy Burlingame is the Founder and President of Expat Exchange and is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International
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with a BA in International Business and German.
Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.