Private rental agencies are a popular option for finding housing in Maastricht. The easiest way to look at all the rooms on offer is Pararius.nl. The website gives an overview of what the local agencies and estate agents have. Some of the rooms are good, but they’re less thoroughly checked than the rooms available on Maastricht Housing, so be careful! You can also find a list of local agencies here.
There are other comparison websites, though pararius.nl is the most commonly used in Maastricht. The other options are: Kamers in Maastricht, Funda, Huurwoning, and Direct Wonen.
Often, the housing offered by private agencies is more expensive than the housing offered at Maastricht Housing. Always check for hidden costs like mediation or administrative fees, which are illegal in the Netherlands. In addition, make sure your agent complies with the Dutch regulations about rental prices and deposits.
How to be careful renting with private agencies
- Contract fees, or agency fees are illegal in the Netherlands. If you have paid those, make an appointment at Huurteam Zuid-Limburg for more information on how to get those fees back.
- Check your rent. In the Netherlands, rent prices are fixed according to a point system. Points are given for facilities. This means that you don’t pay more for things such as location or nice looks! If you need help with your rent check, contact the Huurteam Zuid-Limburg for free advice.
- Get your contract checked by Huurteam Zuid-Limburg.
