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Rent Safe from Abroad.

Verified ownership and scam screening delivered fast. Everything you need to avoid common rental fraud in the Netherlands.

  • 100% independent property inspection
  • Protect your deposit & rental rights
  • Trusted by students from 20+ countries

Safe

In 3 steps

  • Housing inspection step 1 personalized consultation

    1. Submit the address

  • Inspection step 2 comprehensive inspection

    2. We run our verification

  • Inspection step 3 detailed reporting

    3. Get your safety report

Step 1

You send the address. We get to work.

Found a room, apartment, or listing online? Just share the address or the link. You can also upload screenshots or share landlord details if you have them. We’ll take it from there and start your check right away.

  • Verified within 24 hours
  • One-on-one support via email
  • No subscriptions or extra fees
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Step 2

We run our fraud and ownership checks

We verify the legal owner of the property through the Dutch land registry and confirm the landlord’s identity. Our system also checks for scam signals in the listing and compares it against fraud patterns and duplicate ads.

  • Official property ownership via land registry
  • Landlord identity screening
  • Duplicate listings and fake profile detection
  • Common scam signals reviewed
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Step 3

You get your report within 24 hours

You’ll receive a clear and easy-to-read PDF report that includes a green, yellow, or red risk level. We summarize what we found and give you a simple recommendation to either continue with the rental or avoid it.

  • Green, yellow, or red fraud score
  • Summary of ownership
  • Written in clear English
  • Delivered within 24 hours
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Testimonials

Why renters around the world trust Safe

Over 1,000 students have used Safe to avoid scams and rent confidently from abroad

Amsterdam

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"I almost paid a fake landlord before using Housetective. Their inspection caught the fraud and saved me €1,200."

- Alejandro from Spain

Delft

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"I was nervous renting online from abroad. Their team explained everything and helped me avoid a risky sublet."

- Lola from Sweden

Utrecht

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"Their report helped me back out before I lost my deposit. Super clear and fast."

- Tom from Denmark

Eindhoven

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"I was nervous about student housing scams. Their inspection made it easy to rent safely before moving."

- Marco from Mexico

Leiden

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"The listing looked real, but it was fake. Housetective found the fraud and saved me from losing €2,000."

- Louise from Germany

Groningen

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“Renting from the US was stressful. Their report and photos gave me peace of mind in one day.”

- Mody from the United States

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Whats included? Absolutely everything.

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    Landlord and ownership verified
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    Scam signals checked across platforms
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    Simple PDF report delivered fast
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    Peace of mind before any payment
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    One-time fee, no hidden costs
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    Report delivered in 24 hours
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Questions

Frequently asked questions

What do you check in this plan?

We check who owns the property, verify the landlord’s details, and screen for fraud patterns in the listing.

Can I use this if I'm not in the Netherlands yet?

Yes. Most of our users are renting remotely. Everything is handled online and locally for you.

What happens after I get the report?

You'll receive a risk rating and our recommendation. You can use this to continue, ask for clarification, or walk away safely.

Can I customize the inspection services based on my needs?

Yes, we offer flexible inspection packages tailored to your requirements, allowing you to focus on specific aspects like room conditions or neighborhood safety.

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Still have questions?

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