In the Netherlands, finding a house or student room often feels like a lottery. Many housing providers (such as social housing corporations and student housing platforms) use a loting system: if multiple people are interested in a property, a lottery decides who gets it.
To be eligible, you usually have to attend the viewing in person.
If you can’t be there, you miss the chance to join the lottery. That’s where Domakin’s remote viewing service changes the game.
What Is a Remote Viewing?
A remote viewing is a live, online tour of a property. One of our agents attends the viewing on your behalf, streams it to you in real time, and interacts with the landlord or housing provider.
This means you can:
- Join the viewing remotely via your phone or laptop.
- Ask live questions about the house, neighborhood, or conditions.
- Be officially registered as attending, giving you the right to enter the lottery.
Why Remote Viewing Matters in the Dutch Housing Lottery
- Eligibility: without attending, you can’t be considered. Remote viewing puts you “in the room”.
- Fair Chance: international students and expats abroad are often excluded from lotteries. With Domakin, you get the same chance as locals.
- Speed: see the property right away, decide if it’s worth applying, and confirm your interest.
- Safety: avoid scams and fake photos. Our agent verifies the condition of the property in real time.
Where You Can Use Remote Viewing
Remote Viewing works with many housing providers in:
- Groningen
- Amsterdam
- Rotterdam
- Utrecht
- Delft
- Eindhoven
Basically, wherever housing is scarce and lotteries are common.
Don’t Miss Your Chance
Every month, thousands of students and expats lose out because they can’t be in the Netherlands for a viewing. Don’t let distance exclude you from the housing lottery. Book a remote viewing with Domakin today and join the lottery from anywhere in the world..
