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Hamster Rentals<\/h2>\n
Hamster renting is a low-cost housing option where the resident rents an apartment or house for 8 years. Within that 8-year period, the tenant chooses whether or not to purchase the home upon completion: <\/p>\n
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- As a tenant, do you choose to purchase the home after completion? Then you can use at least half of your already paid house rent as equity in taking out a home loan. <\/li>\n
- Do you choose not to do this? Then your already paid house rent will be ordinary rent and you will receive an ordinary lease<\/a>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Benefits of hamster rentals<\/h3>\n
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- You build capital while renting.<\/li>\n
- You may use part of your rent money as your own deposit.<\/li>\n
- You get to know the neighborhood and the property before you live there permanently.<\/li>\n
- Hamster rental properties are often new construction, which means your home will be energy efficient and have contemporary finishes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Disadvantages of hamster rentals<\/h3>\n
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- If you do not purchase the property, you will lose your “saved” rent money.<\/li>\n
- In some situations, you have to pay VAT as well as registration fees when you buy<\/a>.<\/li>\n
- In some situations, they index the initial purchase price of your home, increasing with it each year.<\/li>\n
- You need to add notary fees<\/a> of about 5,000 euros to the purchase price when you purchase the property.<\/li>\n
- The housing supply for hamster rentals is small. There is a waiting list, which therefore requires patience. <\/li>\n
- If you purchase the home after 8 years, interest rates may have risen, making your home loan cost more than before.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Hamsterhuren\u00ae is a registered trademark of Gilen Immobili\u00ebn NV<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Anti-squatting living<\/h2>\n
Anti-squatting is a low-cost housing option in which the occupant temporarily occupies a vacant property for a low fee.<\/p>\n
Benefits of anti-squatting living<\/h3>\n
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- You avoid vacancy.<\/li>\n
- You protect the property from squatters.<\/li>\n
- Owners should not pay vacancy taxes.<\/li>\n
- You pay a fee lower than the average rent.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Disadvantages of anti-squatting living<\/h3>\n
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- Anti-squat housing is often outdated and energy consuming.<\/li>\n
- Your stay is temporary. In fact, the contracts of anti-squatting housing run by the month and the notice period is relatively short. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Residential parts<\/h2>\n
Housing sharing is a low-cost housing option in which the resident shares one or more private spaces with others. Housing sharing is an umbrella term for housing options such as cohousing<\/a>, co-housing and care living. <\/p>\n
Advantages of home sharing<\/h3>\n
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- You enjoy the added social value of home sharing.<\/li>\n
- You choose how many and which spaces to share with others.<\/li>\n
- You have relatively low fixed and variable costs as you collaborate with others.<\/li>\n
- Because you pool your budget with others, you can often live in a more spacious home.<\/li>\n
- In some situations, your housing unit is already furnished and you do not need to purchase furniture yourself.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Disadvantages of house sharing<\/h3>\n
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- You have less privacy than in a home where you live alone.<\/li>\n
- You must consult every decision about the building with the other residents.<\/li>\n
- Different lifestyles of your fellow residents and yourself can cause conflicts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Renting a room<\/h2>\n
Renting a room is an affordable housing option where tenants rent a private room in a house or apartment, often with shared common areas such as kitchen, bathroom and living room. This housing option is popular among students, young professionals and those on a limited budget. <\/p>\n
Advantages of renting a room<\/h3>\n
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- You have social interaction with roommates, making you feel less lonely.<\/li>\n
- You pay a lower rent compared to renting a full apartment or house.<\/li>\n
- Rented rooms are often furnished, saving you initial purchase costs for furniture and home accessories.<\/li>\n
- You share common costs, so you have low fixed costs. For example, utilities and internet. <\/li>\n
- Because you need a lower budget, you may live in a better neighborhood or location than your budget would otherwise allow.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Disadvantages of renting a room<\/h3>\n
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- You have limited privacy by sharing common areas.<\/li>\n
- You have limited space for your personal belongings in the shared areas.<\/li>\n
- Because you live in a home with others, conflicts with roommates over e.g. cleaning, noise or use of shared spaces are possible.<\/li>\n
- You depend on others for the maintenance and cleanliness of common areas. If your roommates are less orderly, it potentially causes frustration. <\/li>\n
- Decisions about common areas are often for the owner or a shared responsibility for all tenants (depending on mutual agreements). This makes it difficult to have a say in the property yourself. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Sources: Construction & Reno<\/a>, Hamster Rentals<\/a>, Province of Antwerp<\/a>, Flanders<\/a><\/p>\n
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