Housemates
Living with housemates: house rules, shared costs, solving conflicts and finding the right match.
10 articles, newest first.
Renting out a room: how to attract the right housemate
Renting out a room in your Amsterdam home? Write a strong ad, take good photos, run a fair hospi night and choose the housemate who really fits.
Student house rules in Amsterdam corporation homes (2026)
Which house rules can Amsterdam housing corporations impose on students? Quiet hours, guests, cleaning, BRP: what is legal and how to push back.
Housemate conflicts: how to resolve them without drama
Conflict with a housemate in Amsterdam? Practical steps to resolve disputes about cleaning, noise, guests, money and heating, also in international houses.
Feeling lonely in a shared house: why and what helps
Lonely in a shared house despite housemates? You are not alone. Why it happens, what works, and when it is time to consider moving.
Can your partner move into your rental? Dutch rules
Want your partner to move into your rental in the Netherlands? When you need permission, what rights your partner gets, and how to avoid problems.
Living with housemates in Amsterdam: 2026 complete guide
Find good housemates and live well together in Amsterdam: matching, house rules, splitting costs, resolving conflicts and what to do when someone leaves.
Finding the right housemate: profile, ad and red flags
How to find the right housemate in Amsterdam: write a strong profile or 'housemate wanted' ad, ask the right questions and spot red flags early.
House rules for housemates: how to make them work
How to create house rules that everyone follows. Cleaning rosters, noise, guests, shared costs and kitchen use in shared housing.
Working vs student housemate: which fits you in 2026?
Working or student housemate? Differences in rhythm, finances, expectations and stress. How to choose what matches your life in Amsterdam 2026.
Living with an age gap: does mixed-generation shared housing work?
Living together across generations: does it work? Practical tips for sharing a Dutch home with housemates of different ages and how to avoid conflicts.