Full article: Student rooms in Amsterdam: more supply, higher rental rates

Due to the economic crisis and the falling real estate market students have an easier time finding a room for rent in Amsterdam.

The average price per square meter is going down as well. However, since the average size of the rooms on offer has increased, so has the average monthly rent.

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Full article: Cruise ship housing students to move to different location in Amsterdam

The cruise ship Rochdale One, currently anchored in the Westerpark area of Amsterdam, this summer will sail across the IJ estuary to Amsterdam-North, where it will moor at one of the quays near the NDSM wharf.

The ship, which is home to 190 students, must make way for planned housing construction. With Amsterdam housing in high demand and short supply, student housing especially is difficult to find.

Creative solutions include housing students in converted shipping containers, on board the converted cruise ship, or in cabins formerly used by asylum seekers.

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Full article: 5 Most important Tips on finding the right accommodation in Amsterdam

Finding a place to stay in Amsterdam is not all that difficult, writes guest author Paul Symonds. But the key to spending a worry-free vacation is to prepare before you go.

Whether you are looking for a self-catering apartment, a bed and breakfast, or even a houseboat holiday rental, Symonds shares five tips to help you find and book the right spot.

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Full article: Another sharp rise in Amsterdam room rental rates

Frontpage: The average rental rate for rooms has risen sharply across The Netherlands, with the highest hikes noted in Amsterdam.

The average rate for a student room in Amsterdam is €425 per month, compared to an average of €328 per month elsewhere in the country.

While the supply of rooms is up, there is still a high need for student accomodation.

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