Renting
Rent an apartment
Ask for a written contract and check that you can register at the address before you sign.
Government.nl →Rent a room
Rooms go fast in student cities. Never pay before you have seen the room and the contract.
Ask us →Student housing
Register early with student housing providers – waiting lists can be long.
Study in NL →Deposit and rent
The deposit is at most two months’ basic rent. The Rent Tribunal can check if your rent is fair.
Huurcommissie →Buying and running a home
Buying a home
A buyer’s agent, a valuation and a notary are part of every purchase. Plan for extra buying costs.
Ask us →Mortgage
How much you can borrow depends on your income and contract. Advice from an independent adviser pays off.
Ask us →Utilities
Arrange energy, water and internet yourself, and expect municipal taxes and a water board levy.
Ask us →Scams to avoid
No viewing, pressure to pay fast or a landlord “abroad”? Walk away and report it.
Fraud helpdesk →General information, not legal advice. Rules and amounts change – always check the official source before you decide.