Finding a house in Amsterdam

How to find a house in Amsterdam

To maximize your chances on finding a new Stekkie we've constructed the following tips and tricks for you. Be prepared that finding a house in Amsterdam will require some perseverance, but never forget; the steady wins the race!

• 1 Know what you want

  Take some time to really write down what you're willing to spend on living in Amsterdam and what kind of apartment you'd like to have. Rooms, mimimal surface, outside space, any requirements, write them down and continue to step 2.

• 2 Check what's possible

  Naturally, the price of houses is hugely dependent on both location and size. You'll find extra information on the prices per location and size below so write down which neighbourhoods would be the best fit for your requirements.

• 3 Monitor housing websites. Every. Day.

  Now comes the fun part. Be sure to refresh those housing websites every minute of the day in order to view and find every rental listing that comes online matching your requirements.

• 4 Respond fast!

  If you've found listing that you like, be sure to instantly respond to the listing. This is very important as a lot of people will be interested in the listing, and viewings go on a first-come-first-serve basis. If your fast, you'll have the highest chance of being invited to the viewing.

  Tip: This is where Stekkies can hugely help you on your search. We make sure you can always be the first to respond to listings while not having to monitor websites yourself.

• 5 Attend viewings.

  Great, you've made it. Now it's time to dazzle the agent with how well you've prepared for this. Take all the required documents, dress somewhat decent and put on your best smile. First impressions matter, and being well prepared will definitely help your chances. Good luck!

• Required documents

  When you're interested in a property, the landlord will ask you for a number of documents. The purpose of these documents is for the landlord to check whether everything is in order and that you are trustworthy tenant. It varies per landlord, but these are some of the most common documents they ask for.

  Take this in any case

  • Introduction letter. Briefly explain who you and your potential partner/friend are, what your relationship is and why you'd like to live in this apartment. Highlight that you have the financial means to rent the apartment, and make sure the letter gives a good impression of you as a tenant.

  If you're an employee

  • Copy of your passport or ID
  • An incomestatement
  • Your three most recent pay slips
  • A recent statement of the bank account where the salary is deposited

  If you own a business

  • Copy of your passport or ID
  • Your registration at the KvK
  • Profit and Loss statement of the past 2-3 years

Types of apartments in Amsterdam

Let's start at step 1. What are you exactly searching for? One of the most important things to know is how much you should expect to pay for a rental apartment. The prices for a studio aparment naturally vary from 2 bedroom apartments so we've determined how different sizes affect the average rental prices below. Don't forget these are averages; the location of your apartment definitely plays a huge role aswell!