Did you find that perfect job abroad, did you meet the perfect mate and want to move in together, or did you buy a new house, but are not ready to give up your current home? These are all reasons to get into the luxury position of having an extra home in Amsterdam. The thought…
Picking up your stuff and moving to another country is quite exciting. Once you find yourself between all those tall Dutch people, that never close their curtains (we still have no idea why we don’t), you’ll be confronted with a different culture, language and rules. As an expat in Amsterdam there are a bunch of…
Every month hundreds of people are actively using RentSlam to find their next home for rent. The numbers are growing, and if it is up to us, we will find all of them a house. The more rental properties offered through the RentSlam platform the better. That is why we are looking for homeowners that…
Rental properties in the Netherlands would be a lot more reasonably priced if it were up to us. Unfortunately, that is not the case. It is not surprising that the demand in the Netherlands is so high. It’s the best country in the whole world 😉 It is hard to find a rental property in…
We had a look at Oost and Zuid, but if you are looking for a place to live in Amsterdam, you should really also consider Zuidoost. It has a lot of green, high rise flats, but also the cheapest houses in Amsterdam. That is certainly worth that ride on the metro. More space in Zuidoost…
Rent is expensive in Amsterdam, that’s a given. There are ways of enhancing your success in finding a house though. Our latest discovery: you have less competition in Amsterdam when looking for a rental in the winter. Dutch people are not big fans of moving during the winter (holidays). Less people register for rentals in…
This is how you find them! We all want to live in Amsterdam, and preferably in the center. The beautiful center with its lovely canals where we can look at the boats floating by. But Amsterdam is not a cheap place to live in terms of rental cost. So how does one go about finding…
Moving to another country is usually a very exciting time, you will be confronted with a different culture, language, rules etc. But as an expat in Amsterdam there are many (boring) things you need to arrange. Check these 10 things you might need to do, as an Expat in Amsterdam, depending on your situation. Visa…
These are the 5 most common rental fees Renting a house can be a traumatic experience in cities like Amsterdam. On top of it all you are confronted with many different rental fees to be paid. Read below to find out if you should pay them or not, and how much would be reasonable. If…
Rental apartments in the Netherlands are in high demand The demand for rental apartments in The Netherlands is much higher than the supply, so lots of shady people are trying to steal your money by offering you houses they do not own! Be aware and follow these tips to stay safe when looking for rental…