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Tips, guides and background on finding a room in Amsterdam, viewing nights and the housing market.
Open a Dutch bank account as international student 2026
Which Dutch bank can you open without a BSN? How much does it cost? Comparison of ING, ABN AMRO, Bunq and N26 for international students arriving in 2026.
Rent increase Netherlands 2026: what your landlord can ask
How rent increases work in the Netherlands in 2026: the annual maximum for rooms, social, mid-rent and free-sector homes, notice rules and how to object.
Dutch rental contract: 9 essential elements (2026 guide)
What must a Dutch rental contract contain in 2026? The 9 essential elements, the rules since July 2024, and what to check in a template or PDF.
Student visa Netherlands: international student guide 2026
How to apply for a student visa for the Netherlands: IND procedure, requirements, costs and timeline for international students in 2026.
Temporary vs permanent rental contract: Dutch tenant rights
Temporary or permanent rental contract in the Netherlands? Since July 2024 permanent is the norm. When a temporary contract is valid and your rights.
Tenant rights Amsterdam: complete guide for renters 2026
Tenant rights in Amsterdam in plain English: maximum rent and the points system, deposit, notice, repairs, rent increases and the Huurcommissie.
How to end your rental contract in the Netherlands
Terminate a Dutch rental contract correctly: notice periods, how to send notice, common pitfalls, and recovering your deposit.
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.
Furnished vs unfurnished room: what's the difference?
What's the difference between a furnished, semi-furnished and unfurnished room in the Netherlands? Meaning, expectations and price impact in 2026.
Room viewing request that gets a reply: tips and examples
How to write a room viewing request in Amsterdam that gets a reply: an example message, the right timing and the mistakes that get you ignored.
Tenant rights for repairs in the Netherlands: who pays?
Who pays for repairs in a Dutch rental? Landlord vs tenant duties, how to enforce repairs, and what to do when nothing happens. Updated for 2026.
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