Transitional Real Estate Agent: Help Finding a Suitable Rental Home

Are you 55 or older, do you live in public housing in the Leiden area, and do you sometimes think about moving? The Doorstroommakelaar can help you find a rental home that better suits your situation and housing needs. On this page, you can read more about the Doorstroommakelaar and the housing transition program.

The municipality believes it is important for residents to live in a home that suits their situation, both now and in the future. That is why the “Doorstroommakelaar” program supports tenants aged 55 and older who want to explore whether a different home would be a better fit for them. You will receive personalized advice, practical support, and assistance in finding a suitable rental home.

Talking About Moving

Do you currently live in public housing and find that your housing needs are changing? Perhaps your children have moved out and your home is larger than you need. Or maybe maintaining the yard is becoming more and more of a chore, and climbing stairs is getting harder.

These may be reasons to look for a home that better suits your current situation. For example, a smaller home or a single-story home where you can continue to live comfortably and independently.

The Doorstroommakelaar is happy to work with you. You can contact them with questions about moving, available properties, and the options under the doorstroom program. You’ll also receive personalized advice and guidance in finding a rental home that’s right for you.

The Doorstroommakelaar is here to help you get started

The Relocation Agent answers questions, provides helpful tips, and offers support to older tenants (55+) to help them find a suitable rental home. Please read the information below carefully.

What can the Doorstroommakelaar do for you?

Moving is a major life event. That’s why Doorstroommakelaar is here to provide you with personalized advice and practical support. Doorstroommakelaar works with you to find the right solutions.

The Doorstroommakelaar can help you with:

  • Personalized advice: During a no-obligation consultation, the Doorstroommakelaar will discuss your current situation and your housing needs with you. The Doorstroommakelaar will answer your questions, offer tips, and lend a helping hand.
  • Information about programs: You will receive an explanation of programs that can help you when you move, such as the “Doorstromen 55+” program, different types of priority and urgency, and the impact on your housing costs.
  • Help Finding a Home: The Doorstroommakelaar helps you find a suitable rental home. You can find available rental homes on the Huren in Holland Rijnland website at .
  • Tailored Support: Are you dreading a move? The Doorstroommakelaar will work with you to identify what’s getting in the way of your move and explore possible solutions. This could include help with the move itself, assistance with home improvements, or extra time to prepare for the move.

Who is the Doorstroommakelaar for?

The Doorstroommakelaar is for tenants who:

  • Be 55 years of age or older (for married couples, the age of the older person counts).
  • Not having any children living at home.
  • Renting from a participating housing association in the Leiden region.
  • Currently living in a social housing single-family home with at least 3 bedrooms or in another type of social rental home with at least 3 bedrooms and at least 70 square meters of living space (this is the total area of the living spaces: the living room, bedrooms, kitchen, and bathroom).
  • They would like to move to a senior living facility or a single-story home in the Leiden area.

You must also be listed at enrolled under "Huren in Holland Rijnland." If you are not yet listed as a home seeker at enrolled , please register first via the Huren in Holland Rijnland website at .

Why is the municipality encouraging this?

The municipality believes it is important for residents to live in a home that suits their situation. When you move to a home that better meets your wishes and needs, your current home becomes available to other households.

These are often larger single-family homes that are in high demand. By moving on, you not only help yourself find a suitable rental home, but also help other residents who are looking for a place to live. Together, we ensure that housing better meets the needs of Voorschoten’s residents. In this way, the Doorstroommakelaar promotes mobility in the housing market.

How do you make an appointment?

The Doorstroommakelaar is a joint initiative of the municipalities and housing agencies in the Leiden region. The housing agencies provide guidance. They are happy to help you explore your options.

Would you like to discuss your housing needs with no obligation, or do you have questions about the housing transition program? If so, please contact your housing authority or review the information on their website.

Rijnhart Housing

The Keys

Other regional housing authorities:

  • Our Goal (Leiden)
  • Portaal (Leiden)
  • WYwonen (Oegstgeest)

Are you not yet registered as a home seeker enrolled ? If not, please register first through the Huren in Holland Rijnland website at . This will allow you to apply for available housing and take advantage of the support offered by the Doorstroommakelaar.