RIS320231 Ongeldige Verhuurbemiddeling, Misstanden door Student Housing The Hague bijlage 2
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Whilst trying to get a room via non-profit housing organisations, also take a look at commercial housing agencies and search engines. When using commercial agencies, always check carefully how they do business, their rules and regulations, and whether additional fees are involved. In other words, be alert and read the small print! Note: the list of commercial agencies below is provided for information purposes only. Leiden University does not endorse these agencies and cannot be held responsible for issues arising from contracts signed with them. Commercial housing agencies Leiden
The Hague
Various locations
KamerRaad
Student Housing The
Airbnb
Living and Learning Center
Hague The Social Hub The Hague Stay Okay Den Haag Xior Student Housing Homey Housing Kamer Den Haag Ministerie van Marine Hospi Housing (host/guest family)
Direct Wonen
Leiden Rooms Leiden Hospi Housing (host/guest family) Student City The Fizz
kamernet Living Today Sons Real
Estate Tweelwonen Region apartments The Budget Hotel Zoons Vastgoed
Housing search engines KamerHulp
Funda
Pararius
Rentola
Erasmus
Nestpick
Play Hestiva Rent Hunter
Housingtarget Woonmelder (students of Leiden University can use discount
code SOZ24) Huure
Tips and temporary solutions
If possible, stay with family or friends. Even if this is just till you get settled and have had time to search for your own place. This will make your start in The Netherlands that much easier. Use your contacts. Do you already know people in The Netherlands? If so, ask them for help and advice. Use social media. Students often use Facebook groups to offer and search for
accommodation. Temporary solutions. Have you found a place but can only move in later? You could consider staying in a holiday apartment or hostel but bear in mind that this can be very expensive. Hostels and holiday rentals casamundo
Leiden Tourist Office website
hometogo
The Hague Tourist Office website
Holidu
Can't find housing?
Finding accommodation in Leiden or The Hague can be difficult. If you haven't found a place to live before leaving home, we strongly advise you not to come to Leiden University. Consider deferring your studies to allow yourself more time to find a place to stay.
Other important advice Watch out for rental scams!
Unfortunately, international students are sometimes targeted by scammers offering nonexistent accommodation. Make sure you don’t fall victim to a rental scam by following the tips below. When searching for housing: Check the credentials of the advertiser: Make sure the agency or landlord is who they say they are. Search online for reviews or warnings. Get their full contact details, including postal address. If you have a photo of the landlord/agent, do an online reversed image search. Scammers often use stolen or false identities. If possible, meet the landlord or agent, or get a contact person in The Netherlands to do so for you. Check the agency is listed on the Dutch Chamber of Commerce website (in Dutch, but simply enter the company name in the search bar to look for listings). Check the property really exists: Look for the address in Google Maps. Does the description in the ad match the actual location? Compare the photos in the ad with Google Street View. Does the view from the window or the property style reflect what you would expect? Are features mentioned in the ad that don’t match the location, e.g. non-existent tram stops? If possible, view the property in advance. Look for suspiciously similar ads. Scammers often recycle text and images from old ads.