We can not help you at this moment
Learn why Relocify may not be able to support your housing search yet, including income requirements, rent-to-income rules, employment contract requirements, and practical alternatives.
Written by HasanUpdated 1 month ago1 min read
Quick heads-up: why we can’t add real value right now—and what you can do instead
- Income rule Private landlords expect the main applicant (or at least one partner) to earn € 50 000+ gross per year. If the highest earner is below that—even if a couple’s combined income is higher—offers are almost always rejected.
- Rent-to-income ratio Dutch agencies screen for rent ≤ ⅓ of monthly gross pay. On a €3 000 gross salary that means max ≈ €1 000 rent—units at that price in big cities are virtually non-existent.
- Students / guarantors Because each listing gets hundreds of full-time-employed applicants, landlords almost never accept students, part-timers or guarantor setups.
- No job contract yet Relocify can’t submit offers without an employment contract, so searching before you’ve signed a job offer is time-consuming and usually fruitless.
| Situation | Best next step |
|---|---|
| Student | Check university housing offices (SSH, DUWO), or filter “student only/allowed” on Pararius & Kamernet. Expect to apply immediately when listings appear. |
| Looking for a job | Land the contract first; then we can move fast. Until then, monitor Funda or Pararius to gauge realistic rents. |
| Tight budget (< €1 000) | Facebook groups & Kamernet sometimes list cheaper rooms/studios, but scams are common—never pay upfront without keys and paperwork. |
When you have a signed contract and at least one income ≥ €50 k, get back in touch—we’ll do the heavy lifting on viewings, offers and paperwork. Until then, the sites above will give you the clearest picture of what’s achievable.
Good luck with the search and hope to work with you soon! 💜