How to submit an offer and win a rental property (Netherlands)

Updated at:
January 14, 2025

Be the First One

You’re on a viewing. You like the property. Do you want to get it? You have the highest chances if you’re the first one to apply. Ideally, submit your application within an hour or two after the viewing, but no later than the same day. If you apply later, the chances someone else will be selected are high.

Check Uprent's Conducting a viewing guide to get the most of your (in-person) viewing.

Follow Real Estate Agent’s Guidelines

When it comes to submitting an offer, follow the instructions provided by the real estate agent or landlord during the viewing. Whether it's via email, a form, directly on a website, or another method, follow their preferred process.

Overbidding

Overbidding can indeed be effective. Offering even just €50 more than the asking rental price can make you stand out from other applicants.

Generate the perfect offer template with Uprent

Once you move a property to the Sending offer stage on Uprent’s board, you’ll be guided through a few questions, and a rental offer will be generated for you.

Screenshot of a rental offer

After getting approved, verify the rental agreement

Feel free to read Uprent’s guide on rental agreements to understand your rights. You can also use Uprent’s contract analysis tool to get a complete review of your contract.