Housing
How-tos about housing in the Netherlands.
How to apply for huurtoeslag (rent benefit) in NL
Apply for huurtoeslag from Dienst Toeslagen. Covers the independent living space rule, the 2026 change to bare rent only, the asset limits and the 31 December deadline.
How to find housing in NL
Prepare for a private rental search in the Netherlands, compare listings, check the tenancy terms and know the basic rules before you pay.
How to check a Dutch rental contract before signing in NL
Review the contract type, rent and point score, service costs, deposit and fees, key clauses and move-in evidence before you sign a Dutch tenancy agreement or transfer money.
How to handle rental problems with your landlord in NL
Document the problem, contact your landlord in writing, then choose the right route through the Huurcommissie, your municipality or legal help without assuming one body can solve every rental dispute.
How to set up electricity, gas, water and internet in NL
Check what your Dutch home already includes, then start each service through the right route: an energy supplier you choose, a network operator and water company fixed by your address, and fixed internet that depends on what reaches the building.
How to move out and get your rental deposit back in NL
End a Dutch tenancy cleanly: confirm notice, document inspections and handover, check deposit deductions, and recover your borg if it is not repaid.
How to buy a home and get a mortgage in NL
Move from mortgage readiness to an accepted offer, purchase agreement, valuation, financing, tax and notarial transfer without mixing the buying process with Dutch rental guidance.