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Tips, guides and background on finding a room in Amsterdam, viewing nights and the housing market.
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.
Lodger regulation The Hague: how the hospita rules work
Renting a lodger room in The Hague, or renting one out? How the Dutch lodger regulation works, the nine-month rule, the room rent cap and local rules.
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.
Lodger regulation Groningen: how the hospita rules work
Renting a lodger room in Groningen, or renting one out? How the Dutch lodger regulation works, the nine-month rule, the room rent cap and local rules.
Short stay vs regular rental: what is the difference?
Short stay or regular rental? Learn what short stay is, what rights tenants have, the pros and cons, and when a regular contract is the better choice.
Dutch lodger rules Rotterdam: hospitaregeling explained
Renting out or renting a lodger room in Rotterdam? How the Dutch hospitaregeling works, the nine-month rule, the rent cap for rooms and local rules.
Moving to Amsterdam in 2026: a complete cost overview
What does moving to Amsterdam cost in 2026? Deposit, first rent, registration, removal, furniture and monthly costs: a realistic budget for internationals.
Service charges Netherlands: what your landlord may charge
Which service charges may a Dutch landlord add to your rent? Allowed items, the annual statement, typical amounts and how to dispute them.
Zorgtoeslag and renting a room: guide for internationals
Healthcare allowance (zorgtoeslag), health insurance, BRP registration and rent allowance explained for internationals renting a room in a Dutch home.
Dutch lodger rules Utrecht: how the hospitaregeling works
Renting a lodger room in Utrecht, or renting one out? How the Dutch hospitaregeling works, the nine-month rule, the room rent cap and local rules.
Finding a student room in Amsterdam: waiting lists and tips
How to find a student room in Amsterdam: DUWO and Studentenwoningweb waiting lists, the open market, anti-squat, costs and tips for international students.
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