Trusted Rental Websites in 2025: Checklist & Tips to Avoid Scams
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2 - 4 minutes ⏱️ read
Search the KvK register to check if the company is legally registered in the Netherlands. No KvK? Then there’s no legal base in the country: big red flag.
Check the site using an independent scam checker, such as Scamadvisor.
Look for the padlock in your browser’s address bar. A secure website starts with https:// — not http://. Without encryption, your data may be at risk.
Is there a visible contact page with an address, email, or phone number? Or do you have to hunt for a vague form?
Some sites show listings you can only access after paying. Use this free tool to check whether that property is available elsewhere for free.
Scam sites often get negative reviews, shut down, and then relaunch under a new name. If a site has fewer than 500 reviews, or all the reviews are vague and customer-service related: be cautious.
The Dutch rental market is unique. Trusted sites like Funda and Pararius only operate in the Netherlands. If a site is active in 30+ countries, chances are it offers low-quality service.
Ask friends, family, or check forums like Reddit. First-hand experiences are often more reliable than polished reviews.
Has it been mentioned in news articles or interviews with founders? Coverage in Het Parool, De Telegraaf, or Radar usually means the site is well-established; more so than a flashy social media ad.
You’d think scammers would run a spellcheck; but often, they don’t. Lots of spelling or grammar errors? Stay away.
Do they clearly explain pricing and the business model? Or are you asked to pay without knowing why? If listings are locked behind a paywall without explanation, that’s suspicious.
✅ Dutch entity, KvK registered in Amsterdam, active since 2020
✅ Scamadvisor Trust Score: 100/100 (source: Scamadvisor)
✅ HTTPS secured: https://stekkies.nl
✅ Transparent contact options: WhatsApp, social media, email
✅ No paywall to view listings
✅ Dutch company, focused on the Netherlands
✅ Google review score: 4.8 (July 2025)
✅ 2,143 verified Trustpilot reviews (avg. 4.6, July 2025)
✅ Popular and widely used platform
✅ Featured in Het Parool, De Telegraaf, Nu.nl, Radar, and Consumentenbond
✅ Clear, user-friendly design
✅ Explains how it works + 14-day money-back guarantee
As highlighted in Radar’s article "How to Spot a Shady Rental Site", Rentola and Rentumo often list homes that turn out to be unavailable. When compared to the checklist above, several warning signs appear immediately.
❌ No Dutch KvK registration, Danish company based in Copenhagen
❌ Scamadvisor Trust Score: 41 / 100 (source: Scamadvisor)
✅ HTTPS secured
❌ Danish site, active in many countries
❌ Only reachable by email, difficult to find contact details
❌ Hidden paywall, €4 trial renews at €39.99/month without clear notice
❌ Many reviews mention poor customer service
❌ Not featured in trustworthy media; many online complaints
❌ No Dutch KvK registration; also a Danish company
❌ Scamadvisor Trustscore: 1 / 100 (source: Scamadvisor)
✅ HTTPS secured
❌ Paywall appears after sign-up
❌ Active in 30 countries
❌ Low TrustPilot review score: 1.7 out off 5 stars (July 2025)
❌ Ignored investigation by Consumentenbond.
❌ Negative press coverage, incl. Radar
❌ Contact details hard to find
❌ Frequent spelling issues and vague language
❌ Doesn’t clearly show it’s a paid service; trial costs €1 for 14 days, then auto-renews at €39
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