Home Economics: ‘We’re trying to find college accommodation for our daughter – how do we spot the rental scams?’

Parents are looking for accommodation for their daughter going off to college. Photo: Picture posed/Getty Images

Sinéad Ryan

Question

I’m trying to get ahead of the rush for college accommodation in September. My daughter is hoping to start in a course away from home (Leaving Cert permitting), as her top three CAO choices are not in our county.