🏠 How to Avoid Housing Scams and Win in the Dutch Housing Lottery

Finding housing in the Netherlands can be one of the toughest challenges for international students and newcomers. Between fake listings, unrealistic prices, and unresponsive landlords, it’s easy to feel lost — or worse, fall victim to a scam.

At Domakin.nl, we’ve made it our mission to make the Dutch housing process transparent, fair, and safe. Whether you’re applying through the housing lottery or searching on Facebook, we help you avoid scams and secure real homes faster — all through our trusted remote viewing service.

🚨 The Reality of Housing Scams in the Netherlands

Each year, thousands of students and expats fall into housing scams when trying to find a room online. Scammers copy real listings or create fake ones, pretending to be landlords. They often pressure you to send money before viewing, with excuses like:

“I’m abroad, but I can send the keys after you pay.”
“There’s a lot of interest, please send the deposit today.”
“We can’t do a viewing, but you can trust me.”

Once you transfer the money, they disappear. No contract. No keys. No refund.

That’s where Domakin.nl steps in.

👀 How Domakin’s Remote Viewing Service Keeps You Safe

At Domakin.nl/services/viewing, we’ve built a simple, verified system for remote viewings — so you never have to risk paying for something you haven’t seen.

Here’s how it works:

Request a Viewing
Choose the apartment or room you’re interested in. Our local agent schedules a visit with the landlord or agency.
Watch the Viewing Live
You’ll receive a video call link. Our team member walks you through the property in real-time, showing every corner — from the kitchen to the bathroom.
Ask Questions Directly
You can ask anything: contract terms, utilities, neighbors, or building access. Our agents are trained to represent your best interests.
Receive Photos & Notes
After the call, you get detailed notes and pictures for review before you decide — no surprises later.
Get Help with the Contract
We check contracts and guide you through the signing process for free to make sure everything is legitimate.

With Domakin’s remote viewings, you stay in control — even if you’re abroad or can’t attend in person.

🎟️ Participating in the Housing Lottery

Many Dutch cities use housing lotteries (like SSH, Lefier, or Woonnet) for long-term rentals. These can seem intimidating at first — but they’re one of the safest ways to find affordable housing.

Domakin helps you:

Understand how each housing lottery works
Identify listings that fit your profile (student, international, or working professional)
Prepare your documents and registration in time
Combine lottery applications with verified Domakin listings to maximize your chances

We even guide you step-by-step if you’re new to the system, helping you register correctly and improve your odds.

🧭 Why Use Domakin

✔️ Real Homes, Real Agents — all listings verified by our local team.
✔️ No scams, no deposits before viewing.
✔️ Personal help with contracts, BSN registration, and moving advice.
✔️ Support for internationals in English, Bulgarian, and Dutch.
✔️ Transparent process — we show everything before you commit.

🌍 Start Your Search with Confidence

Finding a safe and affordable home in the Netherlands doesn’t have to be a gamble. With Domakin.nl, you get a trusted local partner who’s been through the same struggle — and built a better way forward.

👉 Start your journey today: Domakin.nl/services/viewing

We’ll help you find a verified room, avoid scams, and confidently participate in the housing lottery — all from the comfort of your phone.