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the perception of a student...

It is 2026

Accompanied by her father, Lotte is cycling away from her new accommodation. When she turned 16 in 2023, her father gave her a ROOM registration as a gift. Registration with a national platform was present Lotte very much appreciated, as at the time she didn’t know what she wanted to study.

... and a housing manager

It is 2026

Tim unlocks his bike to go to his next appointment. He has just welcomed student Lotte to her accommodation. Tim had visited so that he could introduce himself as the manager and find out if she had any questions. He immediately checked the flat over. This is something he does twice a year in any case, but as he was there anyway, he checked it again to make sure everything was clean, intact and safe. “You might start the day with no plans, but by the end of it you always have a full to-do list,” he often says.

It is 2026

Accompanied by her father, Lotte is cycling away from her new accommodation. When she turned 16 in 2023, her father gave her a ROOM registration as a gift. Registration with a national platform was present Lotte very much appreciated, as at the time she didn’t know what she wanted to study.

 

In the end, everything was actually very easy: in her first year of study, she looked for a room, applied for one, paid for it and received her digital key. And it was great that the lettings administrator responded to her question about bike storage straight away. Yesterday, the caretaker also came by to ask if she was happy with everything, and he gave her some sustainability tips too. That was good. But Lotte didn’t actually have any questions because the Idealis app had helped her to prepare really well.

 

The flat she is now living in has been recently renovated, and her room looks new. It has floor coverings, nice LED lights and, of course, superfast internet. Lotte notices that many energy-saving measures have already been implemented and, as the rent is low, the accommodation is perfectly affordable. Another resident tells her that there used to be a lot more people living together in one flat. But now they have a meet-up space on their floor so that they can get together. After a day of attending online lectures in your room, you do need some face-to-face contact.

 

When her father talks about his time as a student, Lotte realises that a lot has changed. The ‘typical student’ is long gone. Lotte lives as part of an international group, the dynamics of which energise her. Two young people in employment also live on her floor and they are continuing to develop their knowledge through lifelong learning. And Lotte attends lectures in Utrecht and Eindhoven too.

 

Lotte and her father cycle on together. She notes that the Idealis complexes have been designed and adapted to make living in them enjoyable for young people, while the impact on the environment is minimal. Several complexes are already carbon neutral. This is something Lotte feels is important in terms of her own future. It feels good to be in Wageningen!

It is 2026

Tim unlocks his bike to go to his next appointment. He has just welcomed student Lotte to her accommodation. Tim had visited so that he could introduce himself as the manager and find out if she had any questions. He immediately checked the flat over. This is something he does twice a year in any case, but as he was there anyway, he checked it again to make sure everything was clean, intact and safe. “You might start the day with no plans, but by the end of it you always have a full to-do list,” he often says.

 

Before getting on his bike, Tim sends a quick repair request from his mobile. He is in daily contact with tradesmen from companies and suppliers working with Idealis. Together, they ensure that requested repairs are carried out quickly and efficiently so that the quality of the residential environment is maintained. The parties work well together. Idealis coordinates everything in an agreeable manner, bringing in partners who work in a safe, sustainable and customer-focused way, and, of course, have the relevant expertise.

 

Over the past year, Tim has been very busy working on the renovation of the Asserpark complex. Common areas have been added, creating more opportunities for residents to get together with others. The building is heated sustainably and has been given a new, modern look. The renovation required a great deal of organisation within Idealis and all of its departments were involved. Tim looks back on this with satisfaction. The processes had been designed well so that everything went as it should. There had been close contact with tenant representatives regarding the approach taken to the renovation and communication. That was good, because you never know exactly what is on tenants’ minds and how they view things.

 

Tim gets off at his next stop – an address at which two residents regularly rub each other up the wrong way. He’s going to see how they are doing and whether the agreements previously made are working. Tim very much enjoys working with young people. Idealis sets great store by personal contact with tenants and Tim thinks it’s important too. He plans to continue working for the company for now; the terms and conditions of employment are good, and a great group of colleagues and the dynamics within that group make Idealis an excellent organisation to work for too.