Second this. I think we have it mostly OK here in Antwerp (or Belgium in general) as renters compared to the rest of Western Europe, nothing like the horror stories from other cities. And the rents not absurdly expensive, low-quality or scarce, there are options. I’m really glad that there’s such a strong framework for renting with standard contracts, indexation and renter protections.

Or an American colleague 😂 it’s awesome working with them, they call you amazing, brilliant, rockstar for helping them out even with the simplest stuff

It’s obviously just easier to date people from your own country. Your chances of having things in common are much greater.