Home Search – Information and Partners

The Welcome Center Food Valley no longer offers its own Home Search Program.
However, we understand how challenging it can be to find suitable rental housing in the Netherlands – especially with the current tight market.

Therefore, below we share reliable information and partners that can help international employees in their search.

Our housing partners

We work with local and regional housing partners who have experience housing expats:

• Stay4Pro – Welcome Center Food Valley Wageningen
• Dutch Home Hunters
• Expat Mortgages – Welcome Center Food Valley Wageningen
• Short Stay Wageningen – Welcome Center Food Valley Wageningen

Contact them directly for current availability and guidance in your rental property search.

The Dutch rental market

• The rental market is currently very tight, especially in popular cities and around Wageningen.
• Quick response to new listings is important – homes are often rented within days.
• Always check that a landlord or broker is licensed and reliable.
• Expect to pay security deposit (1-2 months rent) and income requirements apply (often 3x monthly rent as net income).

Searching for rental properties yourself

Well-known and reliable platforms:

• Funda.nl – private and brokerage properties
• Pararius.com – lots of offerings in English-speaking area
• Expatrentals.eu – especially for international tenants
• Kamernet.nl – for rooms, studios and apartments
• HousingAnywhere.com – popular among expats and students

Tips for expats

• Start on time – start the search at least 2 months before arrival.
• Consider surrounding towns and cities: often more supply and lower prices.
• Always ask for a lease in English if you do not speak the language.
• Check if utilities (gas, water, light, internet) are included in the rent.