Introducing TenantHub: The Space for your employees to find fellow working flatmates.

The Dutch Housing Challenge: A Reality HR Can’t Ignore

If you’re in HR, Talent Acquisition, or Global Mobility, you know that talent today is struggling to find affordable housing. With prices increasing, the homes that are still ‘affordable’ are more competitive than ever.

In the Netherlands agents and landlords furthermore use a rule of thumb that you have to earn 3 times the monthly rent as a gross salary. Where does that leave a big part of your talent when the cheapest houses they can find are above €2,000 or more?  

For newcomers, whether local or international, the search for a decent, affordable place to live can stretch for months, creating stress and uncertainty just when your new hires should be settling in and focusing on their new roles.

This challenge isn’t just about logistics. It’s about well-being, engagement, and the ability to make a city truly feel like home. And the impact is clear:

• Longer onboarding times: Employees distracted by their housing search delay settling in and being productive.
• Increased stress: Housing insecurity impacts mental health and overall job satisfaction.
• Retention risks: Frustration over housing can cause top talent to look elsewhere, even after accepting your offer.
• Extra admin load: HR teams become unofficial real estate agents, spending time fielding housing questions instead of focusing on strategic work.

At Settly, we see this every day. Our mission has always been to create a world where everyone can feel at home. That’s why we’re excited to introduce TenantHub: our newest feature designed to help you and your employees overcome the Dutch housing challenge, together.

But first let’s talk about shared housing. In the last decade, and mainly in the big cities, shared housing (“flat-sharing”) has shifted from a student phenomenon to a preferred solution for working professionals, especially in tight markets, because it offers several advantages:

• Probability; Increased budget increase options, but also puts you in a better position to secure a home.
• Affordability: Sharing rent and utilities eases the financial burden.
• Community: Living with others, especially fellow professionals, helps newcomers build social ties and support networks faster.

But there’s a catch: Finding suitable, trustworthy flatmates isn’t easy, for those new to the country but also for those who’ve been around.

Introducing TenantHub: Matching Talent with Trusted Housemates

That’s where TenantHub comes in. Designed specifically for Global Mobility and HR teams supporting international and local talent, TenantHub is a secure, easy-to-use platform that connects professionals looking for shared housing in the Netherlands.

Here’s how TenantHub works:

1. Give your talent free access:
   If you’re in HR, TA, Global Mobility or are simply a people leader, you can request a link to share with your talent for free access by sharing your details here.
   
   
2. Employees Self-Serve:
   You share the link with your new hires, relocating or local staff. They can instantly join the TenantHub platform, set up a profile, and browse other verified professionals seeking flatmates.
   
   
3. Smart Matching:
   TenantHub’s system helps your employees find housemates with similar lifestyles, work backgrounds, and expectations,removing much of the uncertainty from the process.
   
   
4. Safe Connections:
   Only professionals have access. No public postings, no random invites, just a vetted, trusted network.
   
   
5. Save Time for HR:
   Once the link is shared, HR’s role is done. Employees drive their own search, and can connect and chat with potential flatmates,  freeing your team from endless housing questions and emails.

Ready to Support Your Talent, Where It Matters Most?

Request your TenantHub link here or reach out for a demo. 

Let’s make sure your people find a home and feel at home.

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