Housing & relocation agency for expats in The Hague

Why families and professionals choose The Hague

The Hague is unique in the Netherlands. It's the seat of government, the legal capital of the world, and home to over 100 international organizations. If you're working for an embassy, NGO, or multinational, The Hague is likely already on your list.

It's also the only major Dutch city with a beach. Scheveningen is just 15 minutes from the center by tram, which makes it especially attractive for families looking for outdoor space and a seaside lifestyle without giving up urban convenience.

The rental challenge here

The Hague's international housing market is surprisingly tight. Embassy relocations, international court staff, and corporate transfers create consistent high-end demand. Our data shows a 6-week average search time.

Many landlords require an income of 3.5x to 4x the monthly rent - slightly higher than other Dutch cities due to the international tenant profile. Diplomatic clauses and corporate guarantees are common and often expected.

30% of our Hague placements come through off-market properties, often through embassy and corporate networks that don't advertise publicly. Learn about our services.

Neighborhoods we recommend

Benoordenhout

The embassy quarter. Leafy, prestigious, close to international schools and the Peace Palace. Larger apartments and houses between €1,800 and €2,500. Popular with diplomatic families and senior professionals.

Statenkwartier & Duinoord

Charming streets, local shops, and a 10-minute bike ride to both the center and the beach. Great for couples and professionals. Rents from €1,300 to €1,800.

Scheveningen Harbour & Belgisch Park

If you want to live near the sea, this is your area. Belgisch Park offers elegant apartments in a quiet residential setting. Scheveningen Harbour is livelier with restaurants and shops. Budget €1,200 to €1,700.

How embassies, courts and corporates shape the Den Haag market

Den Haag's rental demand is unlike anywhere else in the Netherlands, because so much of it is institutional. Embassies, the international courts, Europol, the OPCW and a long list of NGOs rotate staff in and out of the city on fixed postings. That has two practical consequences. First, demand is concentrated: most of these organizations sit on the north-west side of the city, so their staff end up competing for the same streets in Benoordenhout, Statenkwartier and Duinoord rather than spreading out across town. Second, landlords in these neighborhoods are used to international tenants. Diplomatic clauses and corporate guarantees are not exotic requests here - they are the norm, and leases are often written around the assumption that a posting can end earlier than planned.

These groups rarely chase exactly the same homes. Diplomatic families gravitate to Benoordenhout for the larger houses and the international schools clustered in and around the neighborhood. Court and Europol staff, often on postings of a few years, tend to look at apartments in Statenkwartier and Duinoord, close enough to cycle to work. Corporate expats - Shell's global headquarters is in the city - sit somewhere in between, and usually arrive with the kind of employer guarantee that landlords in this market actively prefer.

Then there is the coast, which attracts a different renter entirely. Scheveningen is the reason some of our clients choose Den Haag over Amsterdam or Rotterdam in the first place: it is the only major Dutch city where living by the sea is a genuine option rather than a compromise. Belgisch Park suits people who want quiet, elegant streets a short walk from the beach; the harbour side suits those who want restaurants and life around them. One thing to watch on the coast: part of the housing stock is oriented towards holiday lets, so make sure any contract you sign is a standard residential lease that lets you register with the municipality. And the trade-off for sea air is a longer tram ride into the centre - the connections are frequent, but worth test-riding at rush hour before you commit.

What clients say about working with us

They did a great job helping to find our house. They were always prompt and responsive. The place we got wasn't on the market so we wouldn't have gotten it without them!

— Latisha Allen, via Trustpilot

Latisha's home never appeared on the public portals - exactly the off-market dynamic described above. We can't promise every search ends that way, but prompt communication and access beyond the listings is a fair picture of how we work.

Pararius, Funda or a relocation agent in Den Haag?

An honest answer: plenty of people find a rental in Den Haag on their own, and if that's you, you don't need us. Here is how the two routes actually compare in this city.

Searching yourself on Pararius and Funda

• Free to browse, and the portals cover most of the openly advertised market in Den Haag.
• Budget real time for it: checking new listings daily, replying within hours of a listing going live, and having a complete dossier (payslips, employer statement, ID) ready before you enquire.
• Speed decides a lot. In the popular expat neighborhoods - Statenkwartier, Benoordenhout, Belgisch Park - well-priced places draw responses quickly, and viewing slots often go to the first complete files.
• You only see what is listed. In Den Haag a real share of the premium segment moves through agency, embassy and corporate networks before it ever reaches the portals - 30% of our own placements here are off-market.
• Contracts are frequently Dutch-first, so you'll need to arrange your own translation or legal check - and stay alert for scams: never pay a deposit before you've seen the property and verified the landlord.

Working with us

• Not free: our fee is one month's rent (excl. VAT), payable only on a successful placement, with package minimums starting at €1,750 excl. VAT.
• We do the daily searching and respond to new listings immediately, and we attend viewings on your behalf if you're not in the country yet.
• Access beyond the portals: many of our Den Haag placements come through landlord and agency relationships that never advertise publicly.
• We review the lease and explain it in English, flag unusual terms (including diplomatic clauses, which are common here), and handle municipality registration and utilities.
• You deal only with landlords and agencies we already know, which takes most of the scam risk out of the process.

When you don't need an agent

• You have time. If your start date is months away and you can absorb a slow search, the portals will get you there.
• You speak Dutch or have a Dutch partner. Much of the friction we remove is language and process friction.
• You're flexible. If any neighborhood and a broad budget range will do, the competition matters far less.
• You're already here. Being able to attend a viewing the same day removes much of our value for a straightforward search.

If several of those don't apply - you're abroad, on a deadline, or set on a specific neighborhood - that is the situation we're built for.

What we handle for you

The Hague has its own quirks. Many premium properties are managed by a handful of agencies who prioritize tenants they know. That's why our local connections matter - we get you in front of landlords who don't list on Funda.

From dossier preparation to lease translation, utility setup, and municipality registration - we cover every step. Your only job is to unpack.

Moving to The Hague? Book your free consultation and let's get started.