A proper house-sharing application message is brief, personal, and tailored to the household. Explain who you are, how you live with others, and why this house is suitable for you. Please use the examples below as inspiration, rather than as a ready-made template.

Tip 1: keep it brief

Two paragraphs are sufficient. The rest can be discussed during the interview!   🤩 

Tip 2: select appropriate photographs

Show your personality. Include one with friends, at a festival, or enjoying your hobby. This allows households to form an immediate impression of you. Photographs convey more than words.👀

Tip 3: How do you behave as a housemate?

This is essential: households seek someone who aligns with their living arrangements. Do you keep your door open? Do you enjoy dining together? Or do you prefer your privacy? Please explain honestly what it is like to reside with you.

Tip 4: use one of these messages for inspiration

“Dear residents,

Whilst scrolling through the Accommodation in Nijmegen groups, I came across your posting. I felt compelled to respond! My name is Henco Schaap, I am 21 years of age, and I am currently thoroughly enjoying student life in Nijmegen. However, as my sublease is coming to an end, I am seeking a new room. Your posting appeared excellent, hence my message.

What can I offer you? I am easy-going, appreciate social gatherings, and my door is always open. Furthermore, I spend nearly every weekend in Nijmegen and have been living in student housing for some time. Your posting also mentioned that group activities are regularly organised. I would be delighted to participate in these! Hopefully, we will find ourselves together in the pub, at a party, or at a festival in the near future.

I look forward to hearing from you and hope to see you at the viewing evening!

Kind regards,

Henco”

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 “Hello Henco!

Jesper here, I noticed your post on Facebook indicating that you are looking for a housemate. What a coincidence, as I am seeking a new room ;). I shall briefly share a bit more about myself. I am 20 years of age, study Biomedical and Health Sciences, and currently work at the Municipal Health Service (GGD). Regrettably, I must vacate my current student accommodation, but I am certainly fully prepared to make a new place feel like home. The property looks splendid! In addition to my work, I occasionally go jogging and am attempting to resume my gym routine.

I look forward to hearing from you! 🙂

Kind regards, Jesper”

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“Hello House TBS!

I noted your announcement regarding the vacancy of a room in your house. I am seeking a new room in connection with my new studies in Nijmegen. I have applied via DingDong, but wished to let you know through this channel as well. Given that I am a sociable individual and share the same hobby of DJing, I thought I might be a suitable candidate.

Should you have already found someone, that is unfortunate, but one must try.

Kind regards, Julia😁”

Ready? Time to swipe

You now understand what is effective. Therefore, do not hesitate! Download the application and swipe to find yourself a room!🏡 

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