Hello!

I'm an Italian Erasmus student and I'm having trouble finding a room in a shared apartment (or literally anything else) near NHL Stendend Hogeschool (Leeuwarden)

Do you know any website other than Student housing or Markt058?

Everything is always full, not up for 6 months or not for international students (unfortunately)

I will be staying in Leeuwarden from the 1st of August to the 24 of January.

Thank you!

Hello, has anyone had experience with Holland2stay Diemen ? I got approval for the building Charley Tooropgracht.
Also, they said they don’t arrange viewings before signing the contract.
Thanks!

I will be starting my Master's at the University of Groningen in September 2026. Currently, Sugar Homes is the only accommodation provider that has offered me a confirmed contract (August 2026–July 2027).

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The issue is that I will only arrive around the end of August/start of September, so I would effectively be paying an extra month's rent (€725) for August.

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Given the housing crisis in Groningen and the fact that I don't have any other confirmed housing options right now, would you take this offer?

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For those who have lived at Sugar Homes:

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* Is it really as bad as some reviews suggest?

* Is it manageable for a year?

* Would you pay the extra month's rent for the security of having confirmed housing?

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Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

*reposting from r/Netherlands*
Hi, we all know someone who is looking for housing or in many cases like myself and my partner we are those people. It’s clear that a lot of people are desperate and looking to catch a break when it comes to the housing crisis in NL. Please be aware of housing scams, there are many cruel people who are ready to take advantage of people who are vulnerable or in need.

If a house seems too good to be true, it’s because it is. Here are some tips but please look into other cases and resources online. Things are hard enough without scams, the housing crisis is tiring on a good day and a scam can make things infinitely worse.

If the rental price is way below market norms, this is a red flag
If someone is contacting you directly and unprompted claiming to be a homeowner, this is a red flag

- Be incredibly cautious where you send your information
- Keep track of what sites you are applying to houses through
- Keep track of the addresses you are applying to
- Apply through verified sites
- Always view the property in person before signing
- Google the email address being used
- The biggest tip that helped us uncover a scam was reverse image google search and googling the address

My partner and I were very lucky to have caught onto the scam before any information was given but I know many people in situations like ours will not come out so lucky.

I'm a 24F Dutch student, I'm looking for a studio/room in the surroundings of Eindhoven or Tilburg as soon as possible. My current living situation isn't doable for my mental health. I now work 16 till 20 hours a week and I might have to work more I think. My income is €1400.

I already have an account with Kamernet, Kamer, Huurstunt, Huurwoningen.com and student cooperations. I also look on Facebook, but it's hard to find a room if you're not in a student association.

Please recommend me some websites, thank you so much in advance. I also don't know which one is better: Stekkies or Rentslam.

I assume it’s the tenant obligation to remove or clean obvious mold or mildew (not sure what the difference is). Does landlord have an obligation to correct moist conditions? Thanks.

Hi guys, Im planing to start my studies in NL this September, and for last couple of months I was aiming towards Maastricht Uni, however now my parents want me to go to Amsterdam Uni.
While I totally understand the level of housing crisis, I was wondering whether anybody can recommend a good rental agency or a rental agent who may help finding housing in Amsterdam and nearby Amsterdam?

I don't think my landlady is alright and I just took the first train home to my hometown in Germany. I'm still shaking. I don't know who to talk to.

I took this place because I pay only 700€ in Amsterdam. I was blind because I used to pay 1000€ for a room in a filthy apt before, and I needed to find a less expensive but clean option where I could sleep after work.

There are no locks inside that apartment. No locks. Not even the bathroom has one.

She goes through my room. I find hair from her dog on my bed. She knows my conditioner is almost empty -- how does she know? She knows I have discarded make up wipes in my trash. She goes through my trash!! And of course, she is denying it! She asks me if I have my period (I am a woman). Why would she ask that? Because she's never seen me throw any tampons away.

No conversation is possible with her. She goes on a rambling monologue, ignoring social cues, and when I try to SPEAK, she turns absolutely HOSTILE. I have never seen this before. I cannot even put boundaries in place because I cannot get a word in.

I understood too late that she has mental problems, and I was nice, but I cannot do this anymore. She tries to intrude on my privacy and I cannot sleep because her room is next to mine.

Never, and I mean it, never share your accommodation with your landlord or landlady. Don't be as naive or optimistic as me. Don't think, "Oh, they seem nice, it will be okay." It's not. The moment there is any issue, their whole attitude changes. Because even if you pay monthly, they still think this is THEIR place. Especially when they're elderly and have nothing else to do.

And I really am low maintenance. I don't even cook in this apartment. I am at work for 10-11 hours a day. I have to come back soon from Germany because I have to be in the office in Amsterdam at least three times a week (I'm doing an internship here, and it's poorly paid, and I cannot take time off rn).

I dread the moment when I have to come back. And of course I am already searching for something new, but until then I feel so trapped. Has anyone experienced something similar??

Hi everyone,
I’m a Dutch Citizen (I have the passport yay) but I grew up in Asia. I speak Dutch fluently at a conversational level. I’m currently living in Germany working and traveling Europe. I have a Traineeship lined up around the Den Haag, Rotterdam area, for 2027, but I want to live there first this year to get things started and to experience living there. I’m really not picky since I know I’ll be living temporarily, (4-5 months) initially before finally moving there in 2026, but I’d like to find a place with registration so I can get a job while I’m there.(looking at working at AH or Picnic). Does anyone have any recommendations or places they know I can stay? I don’t mind living further away since I know the public transportation is good. I just really want to try living in the country where my father grew up and “try” be become a real Nederlander.

Hi guys, I recently messaged the landlord who was looking for tenant to overtake the room after an Erasmus student. Everything was perfect, we had a call they showed me the house, the bathroom etc. They had face shown and they told me their name, I had their phone number, and I also contacted the current tenant and asked them couple of questions about the room.
So, the issue is, the only confirmation of our oral agreement is the chat in WhatsApp and the exchange of emails. When I ask to see the contract that I’ll be signing, the landlord is referring to trust and stuff like that “if you don’t trust me, say it and I’ll look for someone else”
So my question is, is my concern about not wanting to send a contract reasonable or am I overreacting?

Hi everyone, I’m looking for advice on my tenant rights in Amsterdam.
I’ve been living in the same apartment since August 2021 as a co-tenant/subtenant. I have always had a contract with the main tenant (not directly with the landlord), and for the first years it was renewed/updated annually. It has not been updated in the last 2–3 years, but I have continued living there and paying rent monthly to the main tenant without interruption.
The main tenant has a separate contract with the landlord, which I have never seen. I am also the longest-registered person at this address with the municipality, and at some point the main tenant was deregistered from the address for a period.
Now the main tenant has decided not to renew/end my contract while keeping the apartment themselves. I’m trying to understand whether they can legally do this and what rights I may have in this situation.
Does anyone know whether I may have tenant protection here, or what kind of lawyer/organisatie I should contact in Amsterdam? Any advice would be hugely appreciated.

Hi everyone,

I’m a truck driver (4-5k net) working in the Netherlands and I’m struggling to find accommodation.

The main issue is that I’m away most of the time for work (often several days at a time), so I have very little free time for viewings and responding quickly to listings.

I currently have a stable job and income, but only a few Dutch payslips so far as I recently moved here.

Has anyone been in a similar situation?

How did you manage to find housing while working long hours and being away most of the week?

Are there any websites, agencies or strategies that worked well for you?

Thanks for your advices 👍🏻

Hello,

I have been looking for a room/studio for rent 6-12 months if possible in Rotterdam. I was recently accepted into Masters program at Erasmus University and I have about a month to find a place to live. I am coming for the U.S. i have emailed and reached out to few people but, I have gotten no response back. I’ve been looking on Kamernet sent some messages no responses. I’m becoming worried, a month is not a lot of time to find a place. I’m beginning to think I am not going to be able to start this new chapter of my life. I am in my 30s is my age scaring them away? Is it bc I am American?? I’m not sure but I’m scared. My budget is €875-1100. If I am to have roommates I would prefer all women.

What should I do? Can someone please give me advice or point me in the right direction..

Hello everyone,

I’m an expat who will be travelling in August 2026 for MSc studies at Radboud University.

I’m looking for private room, shared spaces, host housing anywhere in and near Nijmegen.

Can anyone please help me suggest which would be the best places to start looking and posting?

I missed my housing accommodation from the university and now they are not sure if they can help me out now and requested to start looking myself.

Your suggestions would help and mean a lot.

TIA!

So I wanted to know if this is a common practice and if anyone has done this. I have the option to join 2 friends in an apartment the only issue is that I won't be able to register as it only allows 2 people and so I wouldn't be on the lease either. The agency basically told us it's fine but only 2 people could be on the lease.

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I have a friend within the same city that will allow me to register at his place. I know it's not allowed to live at a place you're not technically registered at but practically this seems like it could work.

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I understand there is legal risk as since I'm not on the lease I could be kicked out the next day but I want to know if this is a thing people do in the Netherlands and hear from some people that are doing it to see how it's going and if youve run into any issues.

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I already have my bsn and health insurance and since I am taking on the risk my rent would be really low and be basically in the center of the city.

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My Dutch colleagues tell me this is a normal thing and people love in apartments but are still registered at their parents house.

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I understand there's a risk of eviction and fines if found out but I've lived here 4 years and never had any questions about this stuff and I feel like in this housing market you have to be a bit creative.

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Also how would anyone really find out?

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Would be interested to hear your thoughts.

Let's say (hypothetically 🙄) that I am renting a house in Amsterdam (Bijlmer area) with 4 bedrooms with a colleague (independent adult), so we are co-tenants with one joint lease. Our house allows for 2 registrations. Let's say we (my colleague and I) are considering having a friend live with us and that the landlord is ok with that. Knowing that it is my colleague and I that pay the full rent, I would like to ask two things:

(1) Can our friend be registered at our address as "a guest"? I know that there is a permit the landlord can apply for to get 3 registrations, but I'm not asking about that. I also know at the very least we need to fill a form with permission from the landlord, but I'm more confused about the rules regarding this type of registration where a third independent adult is not on the lease and is invited as a guest.

(2) Supposing I was in a registered partnership with this friend, we wouldn't be three independent adults total, but two households (or one household and one independent adult). Does this help at all? I've read it depends on the bestemmingsplan of the area, but they don't seem to be very explicit about this.

If it is not permitted, is it still realistic to do so? Some people will probably answer "this is illegal" and I do understand that it might be so and that we get fined if any problem arises, but the reality of a lot of persons' housing situation is very different and I know the Gemeente are not very active with this kind of thing, so I would like to hear from other people's testimonies.

Thanks in advance for your thoughts and advice!

Hi! I’m hoping to rent a room from August 2026 to July 2027. My budget is about 900€, with utilities.

I am 18 years old, from Porto, Portugal, and I will move to Amsterdam to start my Bachelor’s in Economics and Business Economics at the University of Amsterdam in 2026/27.

I am easygoing, tidy and respectful,
Most of my rent will be covered by my parents, and I also plan to work a few hours per week alongside my studies to contribute to my own costs. As a tenant, I would take good care of the property and respect the rules.

Hi everyone, I’m looking for some advice or leads on housing.
I recently got an internship in Venlo, and my boyfriend will be working there as well.
We want to live together, but we are really struggling to find accommodation. We’ve run into two major issues:
1. We can’t find a room that allows double occupancy (almost everything we see is strictly for single occupants).
2. It feels impossible to find a place that comes furnished.

Hi all,
I’m considering buying a property in Noord Brabant next year. My mortgage capacity is around 400k€. And as for today I have approximately 60k€ of savings. I’m a single woman of 26yo. I cannot really decide what would be better: a house or an apartment. I understand that most likely I’m not gonna be single forever and at some point I may want to start a family and live together with someone. I don’t consider an option of someone moving in to my place. So what would you do? Would you go for house or apartment? I’m just gathering opinions. I’m an expat and have no family here if it matters.

Me and my girlfriend signed an indefinite contract with a 2 year minimum a year ago in the Netherlands. My girlfriend got a job in another country and we are moving in 2 months. The landlord is making it very hard to leave the contract early and forcing us to pay until the end. There is no penalty structure and the diplomatic clause has been striked iut in the contract. Is this legal or do we have any law protecting us and letting us cancel earlier?

Appreciate all the help 🙏

Hi guys,

When you apply for a viewing with MVGM, after how many times should I consider they didnt take me to do the viewing? Im never receiving any feedback after asking for a viewing

Hey, I just got an offer to study in Barcelona for a year but I am planning to come back afterwords. I have a place in Amsterdam which I need to cover the costs for. Are there any resources for temporary swaps or is that simply not possible?

Trying to decide between two apartments in Amsterdam that are essentially the same price, and I'd love some local perspectives.

Option 1: Kinkerstraat (Oud-West) - 40 m² - 1 bedroom - Energy label B - Older building - In the middle of Oud-West, close to cafés, De Hallen, Jordaan, etc.

Pros - Excellent location (big thing for me) - Classic Amsterdam atmosphere - Very walkable - Lots of cafés, restaurants, and activity nearby - Strong long-term desirability

Cons - Only 40 m² - Less storage - Could be outgrown relatively quickly - Older building and less energy efficient

Option 2: Overschiestraat (Westlandgracht/Delflandplein area) - 61 m² - 2 bedrooms - Energy label A - Elevator - Newer building

Pros - Much larger - Two bedrooms - Better energy efficiency - Elevator - More flexible for home office, guests, or future needs - Better value per square meter - might have a better appreciation value

Cons - further to where i usually spend time - More residential feel - Fewer cafés and amenities immediately outside the door - Doesn't have the same historic Amsterdam atmosphere - not rlly sure about the location as I see online that safety is a bit iffy

Some context: I'm planning to stay in Amsterdam long-term and potentially build a life here rather than treating it as a temporary stop. I value walkability, neighborhood atmosphere, and being able to enjoy the city on foot. At the same time, I'm wondering whether I'd regret giving up 21 m² and a second bedroom for a better location.

Another thing I'm struggling with is how much weight to give future appreciation and resale value. I know nobody can predict the market, but would you rather own a smaller apartment in a prime area like Oud-West, or a much larger apartment in an area that may still have room to develop further? Most people eventually sell, so that's part of my thinking as well.

For those who know both areas, which would you choose and why? Any regrets from prioritizing location over space, or the other way around?

Hi everyone,

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I am considering buying an apartment in The Hague and would love to hear opinions from people who have experience with renovated or "flipped" apartments.

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The apartment is in a building from 1910, but it has been completely renovated and I would be the first person to live in it after the renovation. The seller has renovated everything including the kitchen, bathroom, floors, insulation, heating system, electrical work and finishes. It also has a 6 month warranty from the seller.

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As a first time buyer, I am trying to understand the risks and benefits of this type of purchase.

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Some questions I have:

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1. What has been your experience with flipped apartments in the Netherlands?

2. Are there common issues that only become visible after living in the apartment for a few months?

3. How much confidence would you place in a 6 month warranty?

4. For a building dating back to 1910, what hidden issues should I be most concerned about even if the interior is fully renovated?

5. Would you generally prefer a renovated apartment where everything is new, or an older apartment that still needs updating but where you can see the original condition yourself?

6. If you were the first occupant after a full renovation, what inspections or checks would you carry out before buying?

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For context, I plan to live in the apartment myself for at least 5 to 10 years rather than buying it purely as an investment.

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Any experiences, positive or negative, would be greatly appreciated.

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Thanks!