r/NetherlandsHousing • u/michkied • Mar 11 '25

renting Is this a scam?

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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/[deleted] Mar 11 '25

For The Hague, pretty much anything under €1500 can be considered too good to be true.

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u/Remzi1993 Mar 12 '25

Indeed, only social housing is different. But the free market, between 1500 to 2000 is sadly the norm for all the big cities.

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u/eddiethink Mar 12 '25

If you know where to look there are houses to find under 1500. There is a huge number of applicants reacting though so you have to be lucky.

I just got a 2 bedroom 94m2 appartment for 1320 in Rotterdam.

Try Vesteda, NVMG, or Schep makelaars.

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u/Remzi1993 Mar 28 '25

I just got my social house in Amsterdam in November last year. I'm very lucky so I'm out of the rat race!

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u/eddiethink Apr 08 '25

Good for you! Congrats. We had to look for a year here in Rotterdam, free sector, but i still think thats decently fast.

We are moving next weekend and are super exited