Rental homes in Tilburg
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Renting in Tilburg
Tilburg is a former textile city with a young population, driven by Tilburg University, Fontys and Avans. Tilburg University runs many English-taught programmes in economics, law and social sciences, so the international student community is sizeable. Rooms and studios are concentrated in the city centre, Theresia and the Noordhoek, all within cycling distance of the campus.
The Spoorzone, the redeveloped railway yard around the LocHal library, is where many new apartments for young professionals are being built. Families often choose the Reeshof, a large suburban district in the west with its own railway station and plenty of schools. Compared with Eindhoven or Amsterdam, Tilburg is relatively affordable, which attracts students from across the country.
The busiest periods are late summer and, to a lesser extent, February, when a new semester starts. Many rooms are let by small private landlords rather than big housing companies. Before signing, ask for a breakdown of the rent: the kale huur and the servicekosten for energy, internet and cleaning of shared areas.
Tip: Tilburg is also well placed for work elsewhere in Brabant. Eindhoven and Den Bosch are each less than half an hour away by train.
Tilburg is one of the more affordable student cities in the Netherlands, with rents below those in Eindhoven and Den Bosch.
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Questions about renting in Tilburg
Three questions about renting in this city, answered briefly.
All frequently asked questionsWhich areas are popular with international students in Tilburg?
Most live in the centre, Theresia or the Noordhoek, or in student complexes near the university. Tilburg University shares housing information and has some rooms set aside for new international students. These go quickly, so apply right after your admission, and look privately at the same time.
Can I live in Tilburg and work in Eindhoven?
It can be. Trains to Eindhoven take around twenty-five minutes, and rents in Tilburg are generally lower. If you work at the High Tech Campus or in Veldhoven, add the connection from Eindhoven station, or consider driving via the A58. Check the total travel time before committing.
What should I check in a room contract?
Look at the split between bare rent and service charges, the notice period, and whether you can register at the address. Rooms in the Netherlands fall under a points system, so an overpriced room can be checked with the Huurcommissie. Keep a copy of the signed contract and all payment receipts.
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