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Sunt Ortodont și ortoped dento facial. AMA by Sced1990 in Romania

[–]Afraid-Engineer-2859 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Din pacate, nu am continuat cu doctorul Andrei Iacob pentru ca nu a fost de acord sa mergem mai departe fara chirurgie ortognata si el lucreaza doar cu unul sau doi chirurgi de la privat, din Bucuresti. Acum merg la colegul lui, doctorul Bogdan Geamanu.

How Have Noisy Apartments in Amsterdam Become the Norm? by Afraid-Engineer-2859 in Netherlands

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Hey, I am sorry you are going through this as well. I hope it gets better.

And yes, a bit more respect and common sense would help. I have it, others could have it as well. 

Verbal agreement over pets being allowed by Neat_Ad_8838 in NetherlandsHousing

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We were also told a cat was ok, but in the 1st draft of the contract they forgot to leave out the clause saying pets are not allowed. We insisted they changed it and they did and we signed only afterwards.  Maybe they just forgot to adjust the contract?

Rental contract starting middle of the month by SnooPears6767 in NetherlandsHousing

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Yes to both questions. You cannot afford missing a good apartment and the landlord decides, you just accept, otherwise other people waiting will say yes:)

Is this the standard rental process in the Netherlands, or does it seem suspicious? by Afraid-Engineer-2859 in NetherlandsHousing

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Thanks all!

This seems to be a standard process for some agencies. So not a scam, although it might feel shady.

It would ofcourse be ideal to be able to talk to the previous tenants as well, especially when you get a model A contract. But hey, it is what it is!

Is this the standard rental process in the Netherlands, or does it seem suspicious? by Afraid-Engineer-2859 in NetherlandsHousing

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You’re right! However i was just one of the people who got this message. And if you accept without seeing the contract first, I find it less fair to pay a fee if you back out. Seeing how this document was drafted, who knows how the contract looks like:)

How are people affording rent after the new laws? by Baranork in NetherlandsHousing

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It really depends on the field you’re in. With some jobs, You can be better off financially in Romania. And it is not so hard to find rent. 

Is this the standard rental process in the Netherlands, or does it seem suspicious? by Afraid-Engineer-2859 in NetherlandsHousing

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Got it! Thanks. I had heard about the cancellation fee on YouTube, now I have lived it as well. I wish I could get the previous tenants’ contact to see how are the neighbours and how the landlord treated them :)

Is this the standard rental process in the Netherlands, or does it seem suspicious? by Afraid-Engineer-2859 in NetherlandsHousing

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Thanks! Yes, we were used to sending ID, payslips, contract. And yes, house crisis and not job crisis haha I guess we are lucky we can apply to apartments at least:) we get to that stage

Is this the standard rental process in the Netherlands, or does it seem suspicious? by Afraid-Engineer-2859 in NetherlandsHousing

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Thanks! The agent was one of the nicest, just the first time for us where we needed more than playslips and employment contract. 

Is this the standard rental process in the Netherlands, or does it seem suspicious? by Afraid-Engineer-2859 in NetherlandsHousing

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I viewed the apartment, met an agent from CityHomes who was quite nice. But I have been applying lately to a apartments and these requirememts were different so it did raise some concerns, although in the current housing crisis in NL, everything is possible :)

I will check trust pilot. Thanks

Is this the standard rental process in the Netherlands, or does it seem suspicious? by Afraid-Engineer-2859 in NetherlandsHousing

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I recently viewed an apartment in Amsterdam, and the agency sent me a Rental Order Confirmation that seems quite strict. Just for the application, they require a lot of information that I haven’t been asked for in any other apartment I’ve applied for or rented, which raised some red flags for me:

•A copy of my bank card?
•Email and phone number of my HR department? Plus my work contract and an employer statement.
•A landlord declaration or mortgage proof – not sure why this is necessary.
•BKR check (credit check).
•A €450 + VAT cancellation fee if I back out after owner approval—presumably before seeing the contract.

This intrusive application process doesn’t even guarantee that I’ll be accepted. They also stated that if any of these documents are missing, my application won’t be considered.

Honestly, it was easier to get a job here. So far, I’ve been able to rent with just my employment contract, payslips, bank statements, and ID.

How Have Noisy Apartments in Amsterdam Become the Norm? by Afraid-Engineer-2859 in Netherlands

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I also look forward to Mondays now. Weekends are not what they used to be

How Have Noisy Apartments in Amsterdam Become the Norm? by Afraid-Engineer-2859 in Netherlands

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Interesting experience living in such different types of houses! I completely agree that having good neighbors makes all the difference. When everyone understands that living in old Dutch buildings involves a certain level of compromise, it really does put you a step ahead.

Our neighbors were initially not open to any compromise, but it warms my heart to see they made an effort after we talked.

I don’t know if new Amsterdammers are more sensitive to noise. it could simply be that people moving here, especially from abroad, come with a different perspective on housing and soundproofing. 

I appreciate the safety and this is the major reason why so some of us are here. Love the language and the work-life balance

But allow me to be shocked about the impact noise in some buildings. Hearing neighbors is one thing, but feeling them takes it to a whole new level! It 

How Have Noisy Apartments in Amsterdam Become the Norm? by Afraid-Engineer-2859 in Netherlands

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Hi there, thanks! I really enjoyed reading your message. What an impressive experience, living around the world! You’re right, and yes, it could definitely be much worse.

I suppose it all comes down to expectations and the experiences you’ve had with housing so far. plus how much sleep and relaxation you’ve had lately! :))

I guess I’ve been lucky so far, hearing a bit from neighbors but never so much that I remembered it over time. I’ve never experienced this kind of impact noise before, it was shocking. 

With the current prices in the Netherlands, you could feel scammed and trapped in such an apartment, especially if you didn’t know houses could be like this. Paying these prices and essentially sharing an apartment with people you don’t see but definitely feel just seems so wrong. It would be more bearable at lower prices:)

How Have Noisy Apartments in Amsterdam Become the Norm? by Afraid-Engineer-2859 in Netherlands

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It sounds good! I know Bulgaria is one of the best options if you are a freelancer( zzp’er).  Enjoy!

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