Stories from the neighbourhood
Practical guides to borrowing and lending in Dublin, from the Nearby team.
Borrow, don't buy: what it actually costs to own a drill you use twice a year
The price tag is only part of owning a drill. How to work out your real cost per use, and when borrowing one from a neighbour in Dublin makes more sense.
5 min read
Camping in Wicklow without buying the gear: a borrowing checklist
A practical checklist for borrowing a tent, sleeping bags and the rest from neighbours in Dublin, plus how to book it well and bring it back in good shape.
5 min read
Earn from the things you already own: a lender's guide to Nearby
How lending on Nearby works: setting a fair price, what you keep, how you get paid through Stripe, and simple handover habits for smooth rentals.
5 min read
How the Nearby Guarantee works
A plain-English explainer of the Nearby Guarantee: who it is for, what discretionary goodwill means, and why it is not insurance.
5 min read
Is it safe to borrow from a stranger? How Nearby builds trust
How Nearby builds trust between borrowers and lenders, from ID checks for every borrower to messaging and reviews, and what you can do to stay safe.
4 min read
Why sharing beats buying for your neighbourhood
Borrowing instead of buying means fewer things made to sit idle, more space at home, and money that stays with people nearby. Here's how to start.
5 min read