Knowledge Base Articles
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…
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….
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…
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:…
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…
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…
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…
