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Discussion in 'Belgium' started by jsh, Aug 7, 2012.

  1. jsh

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    Looking to rent a room in Gent. I must have sent 50 emails to individuals and landlords but none seem to want to reply.

    Could someone suggest a decent enough resource to find a place?

    I know of Immoweb but no response from anyone.
     
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    If you're referring to Apartager, I've tried that too. But you have to be a Premium member to be able to contact anyone.
    Any more tips on finding a cheap/basic place?
     
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    Thanks, I'd already put an ad up.

    Do Belgains prefer to deal face to face or phone?

    Also what is the deal with Student Kamers? Most landlords/agencies seem reluctant to respond about these. Not sure why.
     
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    You're talking about the website studentkamers? Don't know about it except this is in Dutch... maybe the rivalry between French speakers and Dutch/Flemish speakers?
     
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    Not the website, I'm asking generally.

    Student rooms have different types of contract.
     

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