Not alone at home anymore. Still in charge of your own house.
Rent out that one empty room to a carefully screened student. Company for the sociability, a familiar face who checks in now and then, and occasional help with the phone — you always decide.
- Signing up is free
- No technical skills needed
- You choose who moves in
- Personal help at every step
Signing up takes about 10 minutes on average. Prefer to call? See our phone support below.
“I just keep living where I want to — with a bit of company thrown in.”
Marijke, 78, ZeistIt's not that one moment. It's the silence after.
A fall, a forgotten pill, a day without a warm meal — it's rarely the big things that make the difference. It's the absence of a second person in the house. Someone who'd notice. Someone to share a laugh with at the kitchen table.
Buurkamer isn't care, and it isn't supervision. It's a good housemate: a student who gives something back for an affordable, well-located room — company, an occasional hand with the smartphone, and simply someone who's there.
Why this is safe — and not overwhelming
We understand that letting a stranger live in your home feels like a big step. That's why every step of Buurkamer is designed so you stay in control and never have to arrange more than you want to.
Students are screened
Every student who signs up is personally interviewed and checked by our team before appearing on your profile. Only serious, trustworthy candidates make it through.
You decide, always
You set the house rules, the availability, and who you talk to. No one moves in without your full agreement. You can turn down a match at any time, no explanation needed.
A watertight contract
We provide a ready-made rental contract, reviewed by a law firm. We also keep an eye on things during move-in and move-out, so everything runs smoothly as agreed.
Help over the phone
Not so comfortable with a computer? No problem. Our support team is just as happy to help you by phone through the whole process, start to finish.
Questions from your children? Here are the answers.
You can't visit every day. That feeling — a bit of worry, a bit of guilt — we understand it. Below are the questions children ask us most often.
Four simple steps, at your own pace
No complicated forms, no technical skills required. We'll guide you step by step — and our support team is happy to help personally if you get stuck anywhere.
- 1
Tell us about yourself
Name, city, and a short introduction — so students know who to expect.
- 2
Describe your room
Size, price, furnishing, and photos. We're happy to help with tips for good photos and text.
- 3
Set your preferences
House rules, availability, and the kind of housemate that's the right fit for you. You set the boundaries, we search within them.
- 4
We check and list your room
Our team reviews your sign-up within 1 business day and then puts your room live. From that point, you decide who responds.
Prefer to get help over the phone?
Feel free to call +31 (0) 6 23 84 24 95 and we'll walk through the sign-up together with you — calm, step by step, no computer needed.
“My mother absolutely did not want to move. Now a student lives with her who helps her with the iPad and is simply good company at breakfast. It helps me sleep easier too.”
Your house, your pace, a fresh young neighbor next door.
Sign up your room for free, with no obligation. No commitments — you decide at every step.