Renting

9 kooky things about renting in the Netherlands

Finding a home to rent in a foreign country can feel like an especially daunting task. When...

Everything you need to know about anti-squatting in the Netherlands (aka ‘antikraak’)

Squatting and crime are not things you see much of in the Netherlands compared to other countries,...

Renting in the Netherlands: the ultimate guide

If you’ve done any research on renting in Holland (and since you’re here, we assume you have!),...

Huurtoeslag?! All you need to know about Dutch rental allowance in 2026

Are you renting a self-contained flat in the Netherlands? Then you may be entitled to huurtoeslag —...

Here’s how to check if you’re paying too much rent in the Netherlands (and how you can reduce it)

As an international in the Netherlands, it's very likely that you arrived here and settled for any...

The 2026 guide to private housing and social housing in the Netherlands: what’s the difference?

Trying to decide where to live in the Netherlands or moving from house to house can be...

Inclusive vs. exclusive rent in the Netherlands: what you need to know about utilities and renting 

So you’ve just signed a lease on a new home — congratulations! Before you crack open the...

5 things to know about the Dutch student housing crisis

We hear about it all year round because the student housing crisis in the Netherlands is quite...