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Why finding rental properties in the Netherlands is so hard (and what you can do about it)
Anyone who’s ever rented (or tried to rent) in the Netherlands knows one thing: the competition can be extreme.
It can be tough to even find listings for properties you like that you can actually afford. And when (or if) you do? You could easily be competing with as many as 200 people to even get a viewing.
Often, this means that you spend far too much time glued to Funda and obsessively checking for messages from prospective landlords. And when that doesn’t work, you might well end up settling for a place that you know you don’t really want, in an area you don’t like or that you know you’ll struggle to afford.
Because (of course), you’ve got to live somewhere.
Here’s the thing: renting is hard, and extremely competitive, but it is possible to find a place you love, without your property search becoming a full-time job.
In this blog, we’ll look at:
- Why renting is so competitive in the Netherlands
- What this means for renters
- How to find a property you actually want to live in (relatively stress-free)
