Most tenants skim to the rent amount, sign, and miss the final pages stapled to the back of the contract. Yet those attachments—General Rental Conditions, the Decree on Minor Repairs, and the Good Landlordship Act notice—quietly decide who pays for what, how fast you get your deposit back,
You’ve signed the lease, picked up the keys, and celebrated your move-in, but the spending isn’t over yet. Below is a realistic, “day-one” budget checklist many newcomers forget to plan for, plus insider tips on how Relocify can shrink (or at least smooth) several of the biggest line-items.
Moving into a Dutch home is a crash course in clever engineering and cultural quirks. The listings rarely spell these out, so here’s the insider playbook that keeps new tenants from scratching their heads—or their walls. 1. Mastering the Tilt-and-Turn Window Dutch kiep-kantel windows have three positions: 1.
The shortage of rental homes in the Netherlands has given rise to overbidding: offering more than the advertised rent to stand out from other applicants. What began as an Amsterdam phenomenon now turns up in mid-sized cities and even small towns. But higher rent is only one of several factors
Embarking on the journey to find a rental home in the Netherlands is an exciting step. However, amidst the thrill of finding your perfect abode, it's paramount to understand the legal agreement that binds you to your new dwelling – the rental contract. In the Netherlands, rental contracts are
Securing a rental in the Netherlands can feel like trying to board a train that is already at full capacity: listings vanish within hours, agents triage applications on dossier completeness alone, and a maze of rent-control rules leaves little margin for error. Add strict registration requirements and tenant-friendly eviction laws,
Finding a rental home in the Netherlands isn’t simply a matter of browsing listings and booking viewings. The country’s chronic housing shortage—especially in the Randstad—means each vacancy can generate dozens of applications within hours. At the same time, national rules on rent control, registration and tenant
Navigating the Dutch rental market can feel like a race, especially in popular cities such as Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Utrecht, and The Hague. To secure your ideal home quickly, a combination of meticulous preparation, strategic timing, and proactive action is essential. This comprehensive guide will arm you with the insights and
Even at €2,000+/month, don’t expect a spotless handover.
If you're planning a short-term stay in the Amsterdam Area (under five years), renting is your best bet. After all, contracts can be easily changed, and you're spared the effort of making major repairs or maintenance.