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Tips, guides and background on finding a room in Amsterdam, viewing nights and the housing market.
Renting a room in Bos en Lommer: up-and-coming, lower prices
Renting a room in Bos en Lommer Amsterdam? Discover why this up-and-coming neighbourhood is gaining popularity: affordable prices, good transport, growing supply.
Hospita rental tax 2026: filing your return step by step
Reporting hospita rental income to the Dutch Tax Administration in 2026: within or above the exemption, impact on mortgage interest deduction, VAT and what records to keep.
Renting a Room in Amsterdam Zuidoost: The Most Underrated Neighbourhood
Renting a room in Amsterdam Zuidoost (Bijlmer)? Discover why this area offers more than you think: low rents, spacious rooms, fast metro and big parks.
Airbnb or hospita rental: tax and profit compared in 2026
What does Airbnb earn compared to a hospita room? An honest calculation of tourist tax, VAT, the room-rental exemption, and ultimate net profit.
BRP Registration in the Netherlands: What It Is and Why It Matters
BRP registration is mandatory for anyone living in the Netherlands longer than 4 months. Here's what it involves, how to do it, and why you need it.
Renting a Room in Amsterdam With a Pet: How to Pull It Off
Renting a room in Amsterdam with a pet? Learn how to find a landlord who allows pets, what your rights are, and which tips actually work in 2026.
Hosting a viewing night as a hospita: practical guide for 2026
Step-by-step organising a hospi-avond as a hospita. From invitations and time slots to the right questions, scoresheet, and how to avoid discrimination.
Landlord permission for subletting in the Netherlands: how to do it
Subletting as a head tenant requires written permission from your landlord. What does article 7:244 of the Dutch Civil Code say, what if they refuse, and what are the risks?
Hospita house etiquette: unwritten rules you need to know
Living in someone's home is different from an apartment. The unwritten rules of a hospita house: guests, cleaning, noise and respect.
Renting a room in the Indische Buurt: affordable and multicultural
Renting a room in the Indische Buurt Amsterdam? Discover what the neighbourhood offers: prices, atmosphere, transport and tips for 2026.
Renting a room in IJburg: modern living by the water
Renting a room in IJburg, Amsterdam? Everything you need to know about prices, transport, pros and cons of this modern island district on the IJmeer in 2026.
What if your hospita tenant doesn't pay? Action plan
Action plan for non-payment: from friendly reminder to eviction. Timelines, costs, evidence and the benefits of the 9-month trial period.
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