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Make Groningen feel like home.

A welcoming rental home that captures the feeling of starting a new chapter in Groningen
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A vibrant student city in the north with one of the youngest populations in Europe. Rents are lower than the Randstad but supply is dominated by student rooms each September.

  • Student capital of the north , over 60,000 students
  • Rents 30–40% lower than Amsterdam for similar quality
  • Compact city , most renters cycle everywhere
  • International master's programmes drive global demand
  • Popular area: Centrum
  • Popular area: Helpman
  • Popular area: Schildersbuurt
  • Popular area: Korrewegwijk
  • Popular area: Zernike
  • Popular area: Oosterpark
  • Mid-August through mid-September is the tightest season , apply by July
  • Anti-squat (leegstandbeheer) deals can be 50% cheaper but offer no security
  • Set up alerts for the Helpman and Oosterpark neighbourhoods for family homes
  • Verify the BAG registration of the address before signing
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