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Expat services

Buying in Rotterdam, even from abroad.

An English-speaking agent, end-to-end. Not a translation app. We work in fluent English, explain Dutch contracts in plain language, and we'll meet you on video before you ever fly in.

01 — What you get

Concrete, not consultant-speak.

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    An English-speaking agent throughout. Not a translation app, not a relay through three colleagues.

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    Plain-language Dutch contracts before you sign anything — we walk through them line by line.

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    Help with the 30% ruling, BSN, DigiD, mortgage — we'll point you to the right specialists in Rotterdam.

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    Video meetings before you fly in. Viewings handled in person while you're still in Singapore or São Paulo.

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    Bank acceptance, notary handover, utilities — a checklist in English, ticked off together.

02 — How we work

From abroad to keys in hand.

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    Intro call

    Twenty minutes on video. We learn what you're looking for and what can wait.

  2. 02

    Search profile

    We send what fits before Funda sees it. Usually two or three a week.

  3. 03

    Viewings

    Onno walks the property in person, video calls you in. Notes same day.

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    Offer + survey

    A structural survey before we bid, never after. Offer strategy explained ahead.

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    Contract review

    We translate the Dutch koopovereenkomst into clear English. You sign when you're sure.

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    Keys + settling in

    Notary handover, utilities setup, and a list of trades we know personally.

03 — What people ask

Plain answers.

Can I buy property in the Netherlands as a non-resident?
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Yes. No restrictions on foreign buyers. Mortgage options are narrower, but several Dutch banks lend to internationals — we'll point you to the right adviser.
What about the 30% ruling?
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It affects how much mortgage you qualify for. We work with tax advisers who specialise in expats — we'll connect you at no extra cost.
How does it work if I haven't moved yet?
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Most of our expat clients buy before they land. About a third of our 2025 deals went this way.
Do you charge extra for English-language service?
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No. Our fee is the same whether the file is in Dutch or English.
What's transfer tax in 2026?
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2% for owner-occupied homes, 10.4% for investment properties. First-time buyers under 35 may qualify for an exemption — we'll check your case.

Ready to talk?

Book a 15-minute video call.

We'll figure out together if Rotterdam is right, what timing makes sense, and how we can help. No pitch.

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