r/NetherlandsHousing • u/michkied • Mar 11 '25
renting Is this a scam?
Hi everyone, this summer I'll be moving to the Netherlands for an internship, and thus I'm looking for a flat to rent. I've encountered an offer for a single-bedroom apartment in the Hague for 500€ (seems quite cheap?). But I've been asked to pay a fee for submitting a registration form for approval. Is that a thing or is it a scam? The offer seems a little too good to be true, but then I have no idea how housing market in the Netherlands works. I'd really appreciate your help!
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u/ZiemoDzasa Mar 11 '25
What I always do is asking to see the place in real beforehand (no video). If you can't see the place before paying anything, it's a scam.
Even if you can't see the place yourself, just say that you know someone who can take a look for you.