Finding a room begins with your budget, desired moving date, and the locations where you wish to live. Create a personal profile, respond to suitable rooms, and prepare yourself for house viewings/interviews. Always verify the rental terms and costs before making a commitment. Below, you will read how to approach this, including via Dingdong.

1. Get to know the city

Each city has its own method of searching. In one city, everything is spread across various apps. In another, it happens through word of mouth or numerous websites. It requires some investigation. Where are rooms listed?
How quickly do people respond? If you understand the rules of the game, you will play it better.

2. Utilize everything available (yes… sometimes even Facebook)

Facebook groups still exist. And occasionally, that perfect room appears there. But honestly: it takes time. A lot of time. You have to keep refreshing. Respond quickly. And hope to stand out among dozens of others. It works sometimes, but it is certainly a grind 😬

3. Ensure a strong introductory message

This is your moment. Keep it brief. Show who you are. And above all: what you are like as a housemate. Dining together? Door open? Social or more independent? Households are not looking for a perfect person. They are looking for someone who fits in. Therefore, make it easy for them to say "yes" to you.

The best tip? Make it easier for yourself

You can continue searching via all sorts of places. Checking groups. Sending messages. Hoping for a response. Or you can take a smarter approach. Choose Dingdong. A highly convenient app.

With Dingdong, you can conveniently swipe through rooms that suit you. And households swipe on you too. So when there is a match, you know immediately: this is a good fit. No endless refreshing. No gambling. Simply clarity, speed, and a better chance of a suitable match 🏡 And indeed, rooms go quickly.

So… seize your opportunity, download the app, and swipe to find your new room 😉🚀

Searching for a room? View our guide for Amsterdam.