Vesteda is a residential real estate investor and landlord in the Netherlands, specializing in the mid-market rental sector. Established in 1998, Vesteda focuses on providing high-quality, affordable rental homes primarily aimed at middle-income households. Their portfolio includes almost 28,000 residential units, ranging from modern apartments to single-family homes across the whole country. Vesteda's investors are primarily Dutch pension funds and insurers.
In simple words, Vesteda builds, manages and rents out affordable homes.
One of the great things about Vesteda is that using their platform is completely free. Additionally, the homes they offer are often priced lower than the market average, making them an attractive option for many renters.
To rent a home with Vesteda, start by browsing their website to find a property that suits your needs. You’ll quickly notice that the prices are quite competitive. Vesteda clearly displays the income requirements for each property, which helps you determine if you’re eligible before applying. They are quite strict with these requirements, so it’s important to ensure you meet them to avoid unnecessary delays.
If you fit the criteria, click on the Register & View button. You’ll need to create a free account on Vesteda’s website, which will give you access to your personal dashboard where you can manage your applications.
Vesteda has prepared a helpful video explaining the application process step-by-step (Dutch audio with English subtitles). In summary, to request a viewing, click on the “Request a Viewing” button for the property you’re interested in, fill in your personal information, and upload the required documents. Vesteda will then review your application.
Be prepared for the process to take some time, as Vesteda may request additional documents, and their review process can be thorough. It’s advisable to plan ahead and allow for a few months before your desired move-in date. However, once you are invited for a viewing and if your documents meet all the criteria, you can be confident that the property will be yours should you decide to rent it.
Using Vesteda’s platform is completely free. You can create an account, browse listings, and react to properties without any charges. There are no fees associated with registering or applying for a rental home through Vesteda.
The only costs you will incur are related to the rental agreement itself if you decide to rent a property. This include rent, utilities and security deposit. Apart from that, when signing a contract, every tenant pays a one-time fee of €113.74, including VAT, to cover the administrative and contract costs involved in preparing and signing the rental contract. These include costs for a nameplate (only for apartments), viewings, My Vesteda, and digital signing of the rental agreement.
Public reviews of Vesteda are somewhat limited. On platforms like TrustPilot, some tenants have reported concerns such as charges deducted from deposits and delays in maintenance assistance. Despite these issues, we haven’t found any significant red flags associated with Vesteda. In fact, many Uprent users have rented homes through Vesteda and have shared positive experiences with us, without any serious complaints. Overall, Vesteda appears to be a trustworthy option for those seeking affordable housing in the Netherlands.
Vesteda's homes cover almost all parts of the Netherlands, including:
Only Vesteda can add listings to its platform, as the company owns and manages all the properties it offers.
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In the past, many people used Google Sheets or Notion databases to track their rental applications — or didn’t track them at all — leading to missed opportunities and forgotten applications. With Uprent, every application is automatically saved to your dashboard. This allows you to easily manage and monitor all your applications in one place. Uprent also sends reminders for important follow-ups and automates tasks like creating Google Calendar events for viewings. You can even share your dashboard with your flatmate, allowing you to collaborate on the rental search.
