Finance
Money and housing: housing benefit, the cost of a room, service charges and what renting out a room means for your taxes.
5 articles, newest first.
Cost of a room in Amsterdam 2026: rent and living costs
What a room in Amsterdam costs in 2026: rent, service charges, deposit and moving costs, plus groceries, insurance and transport. Honest ranges, no fluff.
30% ruling and renting: how much room for rent in Amsterdam?
What the 30% ruling means for your rental budget in Amsterdam. Eligibility, what 2026 austerity changes, and how to convert gross to liveable rent.
Home contents insurance: do tenants in NL really need it?
Renting a room in Amsterdam? When contents insurance is essential, what it covers, what it costs and when your parents' policy still covers you.
Dutch rent allowance (huurtoeslag) application guide 2026
Are you eligible for huurtoeslag? Conditions, amounts, common mistakes, and a step-by-step application guide for renters in the Netherlands.
Amsterdam Room Prices by Neighbourhood in 2026
Up-to-date rental prices for rooms in Amsterdam per neighbourhood. What you can expect to pay in Jordaan, De Pijp, Oost, Noord, and every other area.