Why do I need to pay the UvA/HvA Housing fee?
Students renting accommodation via the University of Amsterdam (UvA) /Hogeschool van Amsterdam, University of Applied Sciences (HvA) will be charged a HvA/UvA housing fee. This fee is required to cover the UvA/HvA's costs in providing the housing service to international students.
Why do I need to pay administration costs at the housing corporation De Key or DUWO?
Housing corporations De Key and DUWO require tenants to pay an administration fee when they make their first payment to confirm the room offer.
The housing corporations also provide customized services that are tailored to the tenants' needs. All communication and information is in English. The information and assistance provided by De Key and DUWO is very wide-ranging and covers the period both before/during and after the accommodation is rented out.
Housing corporation De Key and DUWO provide short stay accommodation to international students. Renting out this type of accommodation requires a different service than is required for standard accommodation rented out to Dutch tenants. Short stay tenants rent accommodation for a relative short period (average 8 months) therefore costs are much higher than for regular tenants who rent accommodation for a long period (average 10 years).
Why do I need to pay a deposit?
Tenants at housing corporation De Key and DUWO are required to pay a deposit. This deposit is refunded at the end of your stay if you leave the room clean, tidy and without damages. Please read the information provided by the housing corporation regarding the amount charged for the deposit.
