Living In The Residence Is Living In StyleCity of peace and justice, city of international commercial activity, city of priceless historical value. The Hague has all the ingredients that make working and living so pleasant: theatre, arts, culture, exquisite restaurants, stylish shops and, of course, just a stone’s throw away, the beach. So it’s not surprising that more and more foreign companies settle in this beautiful city. And, of course, it goes without saying that the housing market for expats is growing quickly. The International School, British School, American School, an American Church and the many expat communities are a clear reflection of the international character of The Hague. The Hague Municipal Council’s newly-opened expat desk and The Hague Expat Fair that has just been set up, reflect the growing citys’ international exposure. The Municipal Council undertakes many activities to welcome international residents and help them feel at home. But, of course, foreign employees who are here for a short or longer stay also need a nice place to live. Vesteda is a large provider of rental properties in the region. Patricia van Eijk, Vesteda’s Letting Agent for Serviced Apartments in the southern Randstad region, says Vestada he International School, British School, American School, an American Church and the many expat communities are a clear reflection of the international character of The Hague. The Hague Municipal Council’s newly-opened expat desk and The Hague Expat Fair that has just been set up, reflect the growing citys’ international exposure. The Municipal Council undertakes many activities to welcome international residents and help them feel at home. But, of course, foreign employees who are here for a short or longer stay also need a nice place to live. Vesteda is a large provider of rental properties in the region. Patricia van Eijk, Vesteda’s Letting Agent for Serviced Apartments in the southern Randstad region, says Vestada looks for solutions to housing needs. “Expats need to be able to feel at home here quickly. A central location, good facilities and safety all contribute to pleasant living conditions. Personnel that are transferred to The Hague for short periods don’t want to worry about furniture. A Project Officer from Malaysia who is here for three months wants to be able to move into a fully-equipped apartment straight away. One of our ways of responding to this need are our Serviced Apartments.”  Short-term rental A good example of these Serviced Apartments is La Fenêtre, a high-rise apartment building which comprises 115 rental apartments and its own car park, situated in the middle of The Hague. Vesteda has its own office in the building with a special service team who can answer any questions tenants may have. According to Rahwana Dekkers, Service Manager at Vesteda, what makes La Fenêtre unique is that they let “almost forty fully-equipped apartments, sized at least 120 m2.” “The Serviced Apartments are meant for tenants who are in the Netherlands for a short stay and only bring clothes and toiletries. These apartments offer all the luxury and comfort you will find in the more upscale hotels. Fresh bed linen and towels are provided every week, and we offer numerous amenities in the areas of sport and leisure.” The tenants can, for example, make use of the Health & Fitness Club and order groceries online, with the help of a digital butler. The apartments are equipped with a built-in camera, allowing tenants to see at a glance who is or has been at the door. In short: the Serviced Apartments are equipped with everything that makes living as pleasant as possible. It is interesting that so far, only a few providers offer this form of short-term rental, while it is actually very sought-after. Patricia says “The Netherlands lags behind other countries, where this form of short-term rental has existed for years.” “Although The Hague is a leading player on the Dutch expat market, short-term rental is just beginning to take hold. We are pleased to be one of the first to respond to this development.” Vesteda has a wide selection of properties in the more upscale rental sector, for both short and long-term leases. A custom approach, service and quality are synonymous with Vesteda, the Netherlands’ largest private housing trust. More information about Vesteda and the rental properties that are currently available can be found on www.vesteda.com. |
