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.
The catch?
👉 To be eligible, you usually have to attend the viewing in person.
If you can’t be there — for example, because you’re still abroad — 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.
🏠 Example: Student Housing Lottery
Imagine a student housing corporation in Groningen lists a new room. Ten people sign up, and all must attend the viewing to enter the loting.
- If you’re already in the Netherlands → you can attend.
- If you’re abroad → normally, you’re excluded.
- With Domakin Remote Viewing → our agent attends for you, streams the visit, and confirms your presence. You’re in the lottery.
Result: you get a real chance at Dutch housing without being physically present.
📍 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.
🤔 Remote Viewing vs House Lottery: What’s the Difference?
| Feature | Traditional Lottery | Lottery + Remote Viewing |
|---|---|---|
| Need to be there in person | ✅ | ❌ |
| Chance to enter if abroad | ❌ | ✅ |
| Transparent property view | ❌ (often only photos) | ✅ (live video) |
| Equal opportunity for internationals | ❌ | ✅ |
📞 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.
