Rent tips

Now it’s Winter and the energy crisis is still there unfortunately, people will turn their heating lower and keep their windows shut. Another climate in the house will occur.

One of the government’s proposals to keep the energy bill affordable, is the energy price cap. This special provision will be effective from the 1st of January 2023 until 31st of December 2023.

In most of the apartments we represent, you are responsible yourself for the utilities contract. Read this article what to take into account regarding electricity and gas.

Slowly the academic year ends and goes into the Summer break. And before you know you’ll need to organize to depart

Paying taxes is always an unpleasant thing to do. Even you as an international student cannot escape it. All residents will be charged by the municipality for the so called user taxes.

Renting out to flat groups, smart landlords may insist electing a Representative (Rep) for their flat group. Discover why it serves both parties.

Students, still in their first year, already start looking for student accommodation in March and April for next academic year. You want to live together in a cosy student apartment with those you came to know while in the Netherlands. You certainly have some requirements and want to see them filled. But that may prove […]

The Corona pandemic will next to health also have a substantial economic impact on society.  The financial recession as a result of the Covid-pandemic already affects employment. 

Ever committed yourself to another to benefit from your knowledge, skill and heart? Volunteer work; the cement of our society

Rotterdam and its surroundings are very popular these days to international students, young professionals and expats. Everybody want to live around the corner of their university or company, but space is limited

You most probably are looking for housing to share with other international students. If you are still abroad, you do not have a network yet in the city you are going to study. Fortunately the internet can help you out. We found some groups and pages on social media. Have a look and consider inserting […]

Finding and choosing room mates can be difficult, especially when you are trying to do it from abroad. However, it’s advisable to really talk to a potential flatmate before deciding to rent together. If you can’t meet in person, why not using video chat. That will give you a much better impression than via email […]

At home with your parents everything works and most of the household will be done ‘automatically’ Dust and dirt on furniture and on the floor is easy to trace. But what about spots in the house that are crucial for releasing/draining water?