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MariSas

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Member since 26 November 2012

Amsterdam

MariSas

28 March 2014 10:14:13

MariSas

28 March 2014 10:14:13

Amsterdam

Hi,

I'm moving to Amsterdam in April, so I'm currently dealing with real estate agents to find an apartment.

Is it normal that an agent charges a month's rent as their fee?

They seem to be charging tenants, not the landlords.

Is this how it works in The Netherlands?

Thanks for your advise!

Sander van Houdt

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Member since 12 February 2014

The Hague

Sander van Houdt

03 April 2014 00:57:14

Sander van Houdt

03 April 2014 00:57:14

The Hague

Hi there,

It is quite normal that an agent charges a month's rent as their fee. (to the tenant)
The reason for this is the fact that the rental housing market in the Netherlands has almost always been a 'demand market'.

Cheers,

Sander van Houdt

Karl81

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Member since 06 May 2014

Amsterdam

Karl81

06 May 2014 16:56:13

Karl81

06 May 2014 16:56:13

Amsterdam

I agree with Sander. This is how it works if you want to have a relatively good location. Doing it in a different way will take longer and stuff. How are you holding up? Did you find an apartment?

Grtz Karl