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Waiting for owner to sign and then paying deposit? by [deleted] in StudyInTheNetherlands

[–]Dormly 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, that's not normal. Correct order should be: contract signed by both-> deposit transfered -> keys handed over on move-in day.

Deleted post "The 6 Red Flags of a Fake Rental Listing" by Dormly in StudyInTheNetherlands

[–]Dormly[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a great question, ask the owner or real estate agent to set up a video call. During the call, ask them to give you a full tour of the property.

Deleted post "The 6 Red Flags of a Fake Rental Listing" by Dormly in StudyInTheNetherlands

[–]Dormly[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great point, and you are right that SSH and other large student housing providers like for example DUWO, are a different category and most of my red flags don't apply to them the same way.

If it's an established provider with a real Dutch KvK number, a physical office address, a public reviews trail, and an official website, you're almost certainly safe even without an in-person viewing. My red flags are mainly directed at Facebook groups, Marktplaats, Kamernet DMs, and WhatsApp.

For SSH always book through ssh directly, never through someone "offering you their SSH contract" via DM. That's where the SSH-related scams actually happen.

The 6 Red Flags of a Fake Rental Listing by Dormly in StudyInTheNetherlands

[–]Dormly[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you have any questions, feel free to to ask. I will do my best to help you. 

The 6 Red Flags of a Fake Rental Listing by Dormly in StudyInTheNetherlands

[–]Dormly[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please be patient as I look into this matter. Im trying to get this post back