HousingHousing & Accommodation
Private studio rental through agency, Amsterdam WestAmsterdamNetherlands
Good flat, expensive and a stressful process
My studio is modern, well insulated and 12 minutes by bike from work, so I am happy living here. The process through the agency was less pleasant. They required a gross income of three times the rent, an employer statement, pay slips and a copy of my passport. The deposit was two months' rent. Viewings were group viewings with ten or more people. Once I signed, the landlord has been responsive, fixing a leaking tap within two days. At 1,650 euros for 38 square metres, it is expensive, but this is the Amsterdam market.
Pros
- Modern, well insulated
- Responsive landlord
- Great location
Cons
- High rent for the size
- Strict income requirements
- Two month deposit
