Live at Change=

Initially, you will receive a 1-year contract. If everything goes well and there are no issues with the tenancy, this will be converted into a lease for an indefinite period.

No, this concept is aimed at young professionals between 18 and 36 years (Young Professionals) with a gross income of at least €2400 (Amsterdam) and a maximum of €3889 per month. In Utrecht Leidsche Rijn you must have a minimum gross income of €2400 and a maximum of €3397 gross per month.

During the intake it is not always possible to visit a studio, because all studios are rented out every month. The current tenant has the studio until the end of the month.

Yes, you can, but that depends on your salary.

Generally, independent living costs a lot of money initially. In addition to the usual two months’ rent and deposit to be paid in up front, you also have to consider the costs involved for furnishing your own home. This alone already requires a starting capital of thousands of euros. Change= realized that this is not necessarily feasible for every starter.

Change= makes this lowers the threshold significantly. We only ask for a month's rent in advance in addition to the deposit. Furthermore, our studios are completely ready to use and fully furnished (laminate, painted, curtains, laundry/drying combination or laundry bar etc.). This means the resident can enjoy their home right away, without having to worry about high costs and the added stress involved in making the home livable in the early stages. Furthermore, the Internet is widely considered to be a basic need nowadays. Change=, again, manages to provide on this front, offering the lowest rates for the highest quality. By arranging everything in this way, Change= reduces the starter costs, as well as the monthly bills. This completely unburdens our young professionals in the initial phase of independent living. As a result, there is more time for personal development and/or to focus on their dynamic professional lives.

By providing these services, a starter is not forced to first scrape together a starting capital, but the starter can immediately stand on their own feet.

After receiving the deposit, we will contact you to make an appointment for the key transfer. You will receive the key on the first working day of the month, unless this it is a public holiday or weekend. Unfortunately, it is not possible to move prior to the agreed date.

Aside from a living space, Change= offers its residents additional services and facilities that cater for all modern-day living needs. For example, high-speed internet, digital television, workspaces, recreational and sports facilities and additional facilities that guarantee a safe living and working environment.

The Change= concept revolves around “working, living, learning, living, care and safety”. Change= is able to offer these amenities and services at low prices. As a result, a Change= resident usually saves more than €300 on basic living costs, compared to someone who rents regular social housing. High-quality homes and a socially designed living environment are offered. For young professionals, change= not only provides an answer to the ever-increasing rental prices in big cities, but it also offers a solution to the problems surrounding the ever-increasing basic living costs.

After the intake you will be placed on the active waiting list. This means that we will contact you as soon as a studio is available that meets your preferences.

• Confirmation housing permit (City of Amsterdam).

• Proof of electricity contract (provider of choice).

• Proof of registration with Woningnet (woningnet.com).

• Proof of registration with the City of Amsterdam.