{"id":1240,"date":"2017-07-25T09:34:20","date_gmt":"2017-07-25T09:34:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.directwonen.nl\/blog?p=1240"},"modified":"2020-08-27T14:16:13","modified_gmt":"2020-08-27T14:16:13","slug":"expat-housing-rent-a-house","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/directwonen.nl\/blog\/expat-housing-rent-a-house\/","title":{"rendered":"Expat housing: rent a house in the Netherlands!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you looking for an house to rent? <\/span>Check our blog for more information!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

There is a variety of housing types available:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Houses<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Renting an entire <\/span><\/span>house\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/a> is a wise choice for families and those who want to share a property with friends or colleagues.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Apartments<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Renting an <\/span><\/span>apartment\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/a> is probably the best option for those looking for privacy. <\/span>A self-contained apartment is ideal for professionals or even students but pricing might be an issue.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Rooms<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

A lot of students in the Netherlands rent <\/span><\/span>rooms<\/span><\/span><\/a> in student houses, which are privately-owned houses designed to host three to six individuals. <\/span>Living with strangers and following the house rules might be difficult at first, but nearly all adapt over time.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Studios<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

If you are looking for small self-contained space, you should consider a <\/span><\/span>studio<\/span><\/span><\/a> . <\/span>A place to relax, sleep, cook and shower in one. <\/span>Ideal for young professionals or students and less expensive than an apartment.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Choosing the right location for your new house in the Netherlands<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Looking for a house in the Netherlands<\/span><\/span><\/a> ? <\/span>Consider the following issues first:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Local amenities<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

– Which hospitals, doctors and dentists are located in the wider area? <\/span><\/span>
\n– How far is the nearest bank \/ ATM? <\/span><\/span>
\n– Any (night) shops \/ shopping centers \/ kiosks nearby? <\/span><\/span>
\n– Are there leisure facilities (parks, gyms, sport centers, etc.) in the neighborhood?<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Public transportation<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

– What is the public transport like in the area? <\/span><\/span>
\n– How far is the nearest metro \/ tram \/ bus station?<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Moving around<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

– Are streets, sidewalks and alleys well maintained? <\/span><\/span>
\n– Is there allocated parking? <\/span>How difficult is it to get a parking permit? <\/span><\/span>
\n– Is this a good neighborhood for cycling? <\/span>Are there sufficient bicycle lanes and stands? <\/span><\/span>
\n– What about the volume of traffic?<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Community<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

– Walk around the property. <\/span>What do passengers say about the neighborhood? <\/span><\/span>
\n– What are the neighbors like? <\/span><\/span>
\n– Does it feel like a friendly community? <\/span><\/span>
\n– Any churches or other places of worship close by?<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Safety<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

– What is the crime level like in the area? <\/span><\/span>
\n– Is there enough street light at night?<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Noise<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

– Is the area noisy? <\/span>Is it near main roads, railway \/ tram lines or flight paths? <\/span>Any noisy clubs, pubs or restaurants around? <\/span><\/span>
\n– What is the condition of nearby properties? <\/span>Are there any construction plans? <\/span><\/span>
\n– Are there any known plans for development in the wider area?<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\n Other issues<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

– What are the local schools like? <\/span>Any international schools around? <\/span><\/span>
\n– What about the local economy? <\/span>Any new \/ classy \/ fashionable shops, restaurants or bars recently opened? <\/span>Their price levels may be a good indicator. <\/span><\/span>
\n– How far are the garbage collectors?<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Take a look at the available rentals <\/span><\/span>
\nSearch, find and move!<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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