HomeFor Expats
Personal housing search and settling-in support, from your first call to your front door. You only pay when we've found your home.
No cure no pay
Our fee is only due once we've found your home
Within 1 hour
Our usual response time, also on WhatsApp
Off-market
Homes from our network, before they go online
5 cities
The Hague, Rotterdam, Delft, Leiden and Utrecht
Who this service is for
This service is meant for expats who are relocating to the Netherlands or are already here, and are in need of a new rental home. You focus on your new job. We handle the search, the viewings, the rental proposal and the paperwork, also when you start your search from abroad.
We only work with expats, all day and every day. So we know the questions you have, the documents landlords ask for and how to make your application stand out.
Share these in your free consultation and we can start your search right away.
When do you need the keys?
Alone, together, with children or pets?
So we search where your commute makes sense.
Monthly rent and what you can pay at move-in.
Your relocation support
A clear process with one dedicated team. You always know where you stand and what happens next.
Phase 101
We schedule a free, no-obligation call to discuss your situation, your wishes and what is realistic in today's rental market.
If you decide to work with us, we agree on the service and our no cure no pay fee in writing before the search starts. No surprises.
You fill in our application form and we check your documents, so your rental dossier is complete and strong before the first viewing. No Dutch payslip yet? We tell you what works instead.
Phase 202
You get a personal WhatsApp group with the DEH team members working on your search. New homes, viewing times and questions, all in one place. We usually respond within 1 hour.
We register you in our own client portal. Every day you receive an email with new homes that match your wishes, often before they reach Pararius and other public platforms.
We search the market every day and contact our network of rental agents and landlords. That's how we often hear about homes before they are published online.
We request and schedule viewings for the homes you like and plan them efficiently around your agenda. Still abroad? We keep you updated and handle the contact for you.
Phase 303
Found the one? We write a professional rental proposal on your behalf and present your application to the landlord. We discuss the strategy and terms with you beforehand.
We go through the agreement with you in English: rent, service costs, deposit, dates and notice period, so you know exactly what you sign.
We support you with the key handover and check-in, so the condition of the home and the meter readings are properly recorded.
Phase 404
Energy, water and wifi via Easy Nuts and furniture packages for rent via Keypro, so your home is ready to live in from day one.
30% ruling, bank account, lease car, international moving and childcare, all through partners we trust.
Even when we've helped you find your home, we'll still be of service. A question about your landlord or a local tip? Just send us a message.
Compare your options
| Searching yourself | Fixed-package agency | Dutch Expats Housing | |
|---|---|---|---|
| When do you pay? | Free, but costs you weeks | Often up front, success or not | Only when we've found your home |
| Off-market homes | No | Sometimes | Yes, through our network |
| Daily search & viewing planning | You do it all | Included | Included |
| Personal WhatsApp group | No | Varies | Yes, for every client |
| Rental proposal written for you | No | Included | Yes |
| Contract explained in English | No | Usually | Yes |
| Utilities, furniture, 30% ruling | Arrange it yourself | Often an extra package | Arranged via trusted partners |
| Aftercare | No | Limited | Yes |
Pricing
Many relocation agencies sell fixed packages that you pay before the search even starts. We work no cure no pay: our fee is agreed in writing beforehand and only due once we've found your home.
Is your employer paying for your relocation? Then we gladly work directly with your HR team.
Before you start
We search in The Hague, Rotterdam, Delft, Leiden and Utrecht. Not sure where to live? We help you choose based on your commute, budget and lifestyle.
Dutch landlords usually ask for a gross monthly income of around three to four times the rent. At move-in you often pay a deposit plus the first month's rent.
No Dutch payslip yet? An employment contract or employer statement often works too.
Is your employer covering your relocation? We work with HR and mobility teams and agree upfront who approves the home and who pays what.
For companiesExtra services
One point of contact for your whole relocation, through partners we trust.
Gas, electricity, water and internet via Easy Nuts.
Beautiful and affordable furniture packages for rent via Keypro.
Expert help with the 30% ruling via Tax Globalizers.
We help you open a Dutch bank account at ING.
Flexible car lease from your first week via Blankert Shortlease.
Ship your belongings safely via Voerman International.
Trusted childcare near your new home via CompaNanny.
We'll help you safely transfer from the airport to your new home.
You only pay our fee when we've found your home. No package up front and no costs for a search that leads nowhere. All terms are agreed in writing before we start.
That depends on your budget, city and wishes. In the consultation we give you an honest estimate for your situation. The sooner you start, the better.
Yes. Many expats start their search before they arrive. We keep you updated in your WhatsApp group and handle the contact with agents and landlords for you.
No. We search the entire market: online platforms, rental agents, private landlords and off-market homes from our network. We work for you, the tenant.
Many landlords offer an English contract, but not all. Either way, we go through every important clause with you in English before you sign.
Yes. We work with HR and mobility teams that relocate international employees. Ask your HR contact, or let us reach out to them for you.
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Rotterdam Airportplein 22
3045 AP Rotterdam
KvK 99055600
Branch no. 000064174506
Dutch Expats Housing is a sole proprietorship registered with the Dutch Chamber of Commerce (KvK 99055600). Activities: advising expats, viewing properties, arranging documentation, and mediation in the sale, rental and letting of property.
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