WoningNet is a web portal operated by the major Dutch housing corporations which lists properties to rent or for sale in the Netherlands. You must register in order to use WoningNet. Waiting lists for rental properties, especially social housing (sociale huurwoningen), can be extremely long – often more than 10 years .

How does social housing work in the Netherlands?

Dutch social housing organisations are private, non-profit enterprises that pursue social goals within a strict framework of national laws and regulations. They involve local government, tenants and other stakeholders in their policies and are accountable to society.

Is it hard to get an apartment in Amsterdam?

Finding a flat in Amsterdam is not the easiest thing. Most houses in Amsterdam (some 50%, 200.000 Amsterdam apartments) are part of a social rental system. As a newly arrived foreigner, it's impossible to make your way into this system. And once you're in, waiting lists are at least 13 years.