One of the most stressful things about moving house in Ireland is the gap. Your lease ends on the 30th, but your new place isn't ready until the 15th of next month. Or you've sold your house and completion keeps getting pushed back. Either way, you need somewhere for your stuff — fast, affordable, and flexible.
Why the Gap Happens So Often in Ireland
The Irish property market creates frequent timing mismatches:
- Rental leases end on fixed dates that don't align with new tenancy start dates
- Property sales fall through or get delayed by solicitors and surveys
- New-build completion dates get pushed back weeks or months
- Planning issues delay renovations, leaving you in limbo
How Long Do People Typically Need Storage?
Based on typical Irish moving timelines, between-houses storage usually lasts:
- 1–2 weeks: Simple overlap between rental leases
- 1–3 months: Waiting for a property purchase to close
- 3–6 months: Major renovation or new-build delay
What It Costs
Commercial self-storage for between-houses typically costs €150–€300/month in Dublin, €100–€200/month outside Dublin. On Packhood, equivalent peer-to-peer spaces run €50–€120/month depending on location and size — and you can book month-to-month with no long commitment.
Tips for Between-Houses Storage
Book as early as possible once you know the dates. Pack systematically — label boxes by room for your new house. Consider a space close to your new address rather than your old one. And always choose month-to-month flexibility over a fixed contract, because move-in dates often shift. For a full moving checklist, see our moving house storage guide.
Caught between houses? Find short-term storage on Packhood and bridge the gap without breaking the bank.