Lend/Rentout license - Page 2

Thank you so so much 

Hi Andy,

I have just started this process so this is my experience. I paid a lawyer as thought it would be difficult. It cost €200 and he didn’t do a lot for that. I didn’t even get a list of what was needed. I had to look online for one to be prepared for the inspection. It took about a year before they turned up and wrote of a long list of what was needed but the lawyer is still yet to pass this on; I only know what to change as my agent was with him! So, both previous answers are correct. Also you don’t need to change your insurance in the meantime if just renting to family and friends. As it can take so long, wait for the inspection before you switch to the public insurance cover. 

One thing I learned from the previous replies is about telling the police when my family are there. Never knew that. I don’t tell the police when I’m there so didn’t know that was a thing for family.. anyway, all the best with it!