Housing Market

The housing market here is a nightmare. I signed up for every platform: Pararius, Funda, Rentbird, you name it. I even shelled out €50 for a sketchy site that probably sold my info.. Every decent listing gets hundreds of applicants. Refreshing my mail hoping for a viewing invite. When I finally got one, I showed up to a “cozy” apartment in Noord with 30 other desperate people, all waving their pay stubs and permits like we’re at a casting call. The landlord barely glanced at us, just muttered, “Send your documents, we’ll pick.”

The prices are absurd. €1,500 for a one-bedroom that hasn’t seen a renovation since the 80s?

All I want is a place to call home without having to treat apartment hunting like a full-time job. Some affordable housing, or at least a system that doesn’t make you want to scream would be nice.