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…
Once in a while an apartment comes by that is just right in every way. That apartment can be yours. The properties for rent in the city are not cheap, and getting one is not easy. As soon as the time has come to start doing viewings, you should be well prepared and nicely dressed…
In this series we focus on the neighborhoods where, for Amsterdam purposes, there still are affordable houses for rent. Our goal is to find those streets that most others overlook, or are not even aware of their existence, but are definitely worth renting a house on. So you will know where to look. This month:…
The most interesting statistics in Amsterdam – besides the Ajax scores – must be the rental prices. We are on top of this and we can tell you, it is not cheap. All the more important to know which areas are the least expensive. We have compared our data with that of the Pararius rental…
Sometimes it helps tremendously to know what not to do. It automatically leads you to the right thing. That’s logic for you right there. So we present you with a list of mistakes you definitely shouldn’t make when looking for a rental in Amsterdam. Nr.1 I can easily live in the centre of Amsterdam for…
In this series, we focus on the areas where you can still find affordable rentals (for Amsterdam standards). Our goal is to track down the streets that everyone tends to skip. You might not even be aware of their existence, even though they’re worth renting a house on. You’ll know exactly where to look. This…