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Lena Rahimi

Lena Rahimi

Marketing Lead

Lena Rahimi leads marketing at Huisly. She drives brand strategy, user acquisition, and growth across all channels.

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About Lena Rahimi

Lena leads marketing at Huisly. She is responsible for brand strategy, positioning, user acquisition, and growth for Dutch and international housing seekers.

Her work spans product narrative, campaign strategy, UX research, and translating product value into clear, verifiable messages for housing seekers.

Areas of expertise:

  • Brand strategy and positioning for proptech
  • User acquisition and growth marketing
  • UX research and user feedback analysis
  • Campaign strategy across digital channels
  • Content marketing and SEO strategy
  • Product marketing and go-to-market

Articles by Lena Rahimi

Essential Apps for Living in the Netherlands
Moving to NetherlandsExpat GuideApps

Essential Apps for Living in the Netherlands

A practical, privacy-aware guide to Dutch apps for housing, government, transport, weather, payments, safety, language, and daily life.

Lena RahimiLena Rahimi
Jan 15, 2026
7 min read
How to Check a Dutch Rent Increase Notice
Rent IncreaseHousing LawsFinancial Planning

How to Check a Dutch Rent Increase Notice

A step-by-step guide to checking the rental sector, contract clause, basic rent, service costs, timing, notice, and dispute route for a Dutch rent increase.

Lena RahimiLena Rahimi
Jun 3, 2025
6 min read
Getting a Dutch Mortgage as a Freelancer in 2026
Freelance MortgageBuy HouseFinancial Advice

Getting a Dutch Mortgage as a Freelancer in 2026

Learn how Dutch lenders assess freelance income, shorter trading histories, NHG, residence status, debts, documents, and responsible buying budgets.

Lena RahimiLena Rahimi
Jun 3, 2025
6 min read
The Costs of Buying a Home in the Netherlands in 2026
Buy HouseMortgage CostsFinancial Tips

The Costs of Buying a Home in the Netherlands in 2026

Budget for Dutch transfer tax, notary, mortgage advice, valuation, inspection, NHG, VvE, maintenance, and cash needed above the appraised value.

Lena RahimiLena Rahimi
Jun 3, 2025
6 min read
Finding a Furnished Apartment in the Netherlands
Furnished RentalExpat HousingShort Stay

Finding a Furnished Apartment in the Netherlands

Understand kaal, gestoffeerd, and gemeubileerd rentals, compare the full cost, and verify exactly which furniture and appliances are included.

Lena RahimiLena Rahimi
May 23, 2025
5 min read
Renting With Pets in the Netherlands
PetsRental ContractTenant Rights

Renting With Pets in the Netherlands

Learn how Dutch pet clauses are assessed, how to ask for written permission, and how to build a responsible rental application without hiding your animal.

Lena RahimiLena Rahimi
May 17, 2025
5 min read
Income Requirements for Renting in the Netherlands
Income RequirementsRenting RulesExpat Guide

Income Requirements for Renting in the Netherlands

Learn how Dutch rental providers assess salary, partner income, self-employment, savings, and guarantors, and how to prepare a secure application.

Lena RahimiLena Rahimi
May 5, 2025
6 min read
How to Search for Affordable Housing in the Netherlands
Affordable HousingBudget RentHouse Hunting

How to Search for Affordable Housing in the Netherlands

Build a realistic Dutch housing budget, understand social, regulated middle-rent and private options, widen your location plan and avoid false bargains.

Lena RahimiLena Rahimi
Apr 27, 2025
8 min read
How to Compete for a Dutch Rental Without Cutting Corners
Housing TipsCompetitionSearch Strategy

How to Compete for a Dutch Rental Without Cutting Corners

A practical strategy for a competitive Dutch rental search: improve the match, respond clearly, protect personal data, verify the provider, and learn from each application.

Lena RahimiLena Rahimi
Apr 25, 2025
6 min read