Ok, let’s be honest, rentals in Amsterdam are not exactly cheap. That’s why we have written the third edition of this blog in which we tell you which neighborhoods are the cheapest rentals in Amsterdam (read: least expensive) In 2017 the top 3 was; Zuidoost, Nieuw-West and Noord. We have collected all the data of the…
How to get long term rentals in Amsterdam What is the best way to get a long term rentals in Amsterdam? You can of course just start looking around on the many websites available or get a real estate agent involved. But as Benjamin Franklin once said, “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail”…
Every day we have tenants on the phone, we listen to their questions and answer their emails. Apart from the basics, we learn time and time again which information is important to them. Information that you can use to rent out your home faster and find the nicest tenants for your home in Amsterdam. Read…
The stress level with regard to finding apartments for rent in Amsterdam increases considerably when this has to be done with miles of land in between. Where do you start and what do you have to pay attention to if you want to rent a house in Amsterdam from abroad? A list of tips, for…
For renting out your house you need a list of possible tenants. Real good ones. Residents who stay for a long time. Since there is quite a lot of rotation in the Amsterdam housing market, it is useful to have a number of them on hand. Only where do you get those loyal, neat, paying…
It took the owner of RentSlam much longer than 4 weeks the first time to find a rental house in Amsterdam (it took him over 4 months). He now lives on the Prinsengracht and every day he answers dozens of phone calls with questions about the Amsterdam rental market. All his advice is now clearly…
What’s up with searching for a house for rent in Amsterdam? Knowing where you are can help you figure out where to go. Finding a house for rent in Amsterdam: the most interesting developments in the Amsterdam housing market of 2017 at a glance. 1. Renters in the free sector barely more expensive For a long…
Now that you are looking for a rental property in Amsterdam with RentSlam, and creating mood boards for inspiration, you might as well start daydreaming about a pet. The sky is the limit in these cold winter months. Would be nice if your new best friend waits for you when you come home. But which…
In this series we focus on the neighborhoods where affordable rentals are still available. Our goal is to track down those streets that everyone overlooks or don’t know about, while they are more than worth the effort to rent a house. Then you know exactly where to look. This month: renting in Zuidoost. Amsterdam Zuidoost…
Ok, if you are smart, you move in winter time. The chances of getting a new rental apartment is much higher, because the rest of the city is busy with the holidays. In addition, we do the moving house in Amsterdam ourselves, the more euros we can save, the better. And since winter is upon us, we’ll…
To make living in Amsterdam a reality, you may need to look for a flatmate more often than desired. Together, it seems to be a lot more fun than alone, if you pick the right person. Hence these tips: Choosing a flatmate in Amsterdam, this is how it’s done. Choosing a flatmate whom is right…
Rent in Amsterdam is expensive, sometimes even ridiculous. That is why we dream about buying a house, because those home owners have it made. They are set (in stone). And us? We can’t buy yet. What we can do though is live in a great rental, right next to those expensive houses in Amsterdam. Suddenly…