Finding a home in Utrecht isn’t easy. Here’s what to know:
The Dutch housing market remains tense. Prices are at record highs and continue to rise, while the housing shortage increases. (ABN Amro bank, 2025)
Getting a response from a broker on Pararius, Funda, or Kamernet can often feel like winning the lottery.
And even if you do get a response from them, you're still required to:
- Decode a 10-page Dutch lease on the spot and decide whether the rent actually matches the WWS points, whether the “all-in” price hides illegal service costs, and whether the deposit exceeds the new 2-month legal cap
- Send your full tenant dossier within minutes: passport, BSN/IND letter, three recent payslips, employer statement, landlord reference, credit extract
- Be in Utrecht within 24 hours for viewings or signing documents
- Watch out for scammers
If you've already experienced this, you're not alone.
Coming from a true real estate family built over the last 75 years, we’ve built quite a network here in Utrecht.
And because of this network, real estate brokers will tell us about new listings, before (!) they even think of putting this online on Pararius or Funda.
Through this network, we hear about properties well before they appear on public sites such as Pararius or Funda, giving our clients early access to new listings.
We know it sounds too good to be true (and have heard this a lot from our clients) , so therefore we have set up a free consultation call, and work on a pure no-cure-no-pay basis.
We work entirely on a no-cure-no-pay basis — meaning you only pay if we successfully help you secure a property that matches your needs. And we start with a free consultation, so you can first decide if this approach is right for you.
As we say in the Netherlands: Eerst zien, dan geloven! (See it first, before you believe it)
Need expert guidance?
Schedule a 30-minute, one-to-one session with zero obligation and get:
Personalised advice for moving to Utrecht
Answers to every burning question you have
Insider knowledge from relocation experts with 1,000+ expats moved
Advice covering BSN, banking, health insurance, schools & more.
Our 4-step process:
1:Introduction and Intake
We schedule a free phone call with you to see whether this service may be for you based on your personal situation and give you advice, based up our years of experience.
Even if we don't end up working together, you'll leave with a clear path forward to support your relocation journey to The Netherlands.
If you decide to work with us, we'll send you an application form and collect your documents and check if this is in place.
2:Search & Preperation
You'll be in close contact with us, we will be available on WhatsApp and outside normal office hours.
We request viewings, schedule them, and join you if our schedule allows it. If you are not here yet, no worries, we will arrange a video for you.
We work closely with realtors and landlords. Hence, we also receive off market offerings often, giving us an advantage in the current market.
3:Proposals
Rental Proposal
If you like an apartment, we will make a rental proposal on your behalf. We discuss strategy and terms and conditions beforehand
Rental Agreement
Since Dutch law applies, the agreement will be signed in Dutch. We will translate it, check if its legally in place and go over it with you so you understand its contents.
Key Transfer
We will join you during the key-transfer and to make sure the check-in report is in place.
4: After Care
Utilities
We can assist you with the right parties to set up utilities and insurance.
Advice
Sometimes you need advice after you received the keys to your apartment. We will be there to assist and advice and you where possible.
Recommendations
We’ll be there to guide you with local tips, neighborhood recommendations, and everything else that makes settling in feel a little more like home.
Meet the team
Claire Krechting
For relocations Claire is your point of contact.
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Justin van Schaik
For relocations Justin is your point of contact.
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Davy Overes
For finance related questions, Davy is your main point of contact.
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Thijs Eijgenhuijsen
For business collaborations, Thijs Eijgenhuijsen is the main point of contact.
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Package 1
€1,750 excl. VAT
A solid foundation for your relocation journey.
Initial consultation
Guided property viewings
Submission of rental proposals
Rental contract handling
Setup of utilities (gas, water, electricity, internet)
Key handover
The price for this package is one month of rent, with a minimum of €1750.
excl. VAT
Package 2
€3,250 excl. VAT
A comprehensive service with additional practical support.
Initial consultation
Guided property viewings
Submission of rental proposals
Rental contract handling
Setup of utilities (gas, water, electricity, internet)
Key handover
Plan 2
Assistance with furnishing your home
Support with opening a bank account
Assistance with arranging insurance
The price for this package is one month of rent, with a minimum of €3250.
excl. VAT
Package 3
€5,000 excl. VAT
An all-inclusive relocation package for a seamless transition.
Initial consultation
Guided property viewings
Submission of rental proposals
Rental contract handling
Setup of utilities (gas, water, electricity, internet)
Key handover
Plan 2
Assistance with furnishing your home
Support with opening a bank account
Assistance with arranging insurance
Plan 3
Help with healthcare registration
Public transport guidance and NS card setup
Assistance with 30% tax ruling application
Welcome grocery package of your choice upon arrival
Local area orientation and tips
The price for this package is one month of rent, with a minimum of €5000.
excl. VAT
