The expat rental market in Leiden

The housing rental market for expats in Leiden is a complex one, one in which a high level of service is demanded.

A few characteristics of expat rentals in Leiden are:

• Wide range of offered properties from parties including private individuals, NVM agents (Dutch Association of Real Estate Agents), housing associations, specialised rental agents, investors, etc.
• Limited selection due to the fact that the Leiden region is a much sought-after place to live
• A discerning tenant market, in which tenants want to negotiate all manner of aspects and demand high quality
• Popular expat market
• Rotsvast Den Haag/ Leiden has for over 20 years been a specialised rental agency, and for 18 years been active in the The Hague region, serving private individuals, companies and expats.

Rotsvast Den Haag/ Leiden has for over 20 years been a specialised rental agency, and for 18 years been active in the The Hague region, serving private individuals, companies and expats. 

Rotsvast Den Haag/ Leiden serves both prospective tenants and landlords. Tenants/landlords are charged an agency fee of 1-month’s rent (excluding BTW (VAT)).

Rotsvast Den Haag/Leiden’s procedure for expat rentals 

Upon enlistment by tenants/expats, Rotsvast will provide the following services:

• Searching for appropriate housing meeting the specified criteria, whereby the complete listings for rentals throughout Leiden are offered and can be viewed, including listings from other agencies
• Negotiation of the right price and other terms with the landlord or his/her agent on behalf of the tenant
• Drawing up/Checking of the rental agreement
• Ensuring connections for utilities
• Move-in and move-out procedures, including compiling a report
• Rotsvast remains the point of contact for tenants regarding maintenance and if possible also for rent collection issues and conflicts.

The advantage for companies to enlist Rotsvast Den Haag/ Leiden’s expert services is that the employees will conveniently have one office and a fixed contact person. Companies are assigned an office manager and a rental agent, ensuring the same procedures and service. Expats will be able to have an overview of the entire rental market and, since Rotsvast Den Haag/Leiden will be mediating for them, they will be able to get the most out of negotiations.

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