Desperately need help with a rental reference in Ireland after marriage ended.
This is a bit embarrassing to post, but I'm running out of options and hoping someone might be able to help.
My marriage has ended and I'm trying to secure somewhere to live in Ireland. The problem I'm facing is that I'm being asked for a rental reference and I simply don't have one that I can provide because of my circumstances.
I'm financially able to pay the rent and I'm genuinely just trying to get a home and start again, but not having the reference is putting me at a huge disadvantage in an already impossible rental market.
I know this is an unusual thing to ask, but has anyone been in this position and found a solution? Is there anyone who knows of a landlord/agent who would consider someone without a previous landlord reference, or another legitimate way of getting past this requirement?
I'm not asking for money or anything like that. I just need someone to give me a chance to secure somewhere to live.
Please feel free to DM me if you'd rather not comment publicly. I'd be incredibly grateful for any help or advice.