An estate agent for internationals in Het Gooi, the Vecht river area and Amsterdam
Green villages on the river, heathland and woods, good schools and Amsterdam, Utrecht and Schiphol within easy reach. It is no surprise that many international families choose the Vecht river area or Het Gooi. Yet the Dutch market is hard to read from abroad: the speed, the rules for listed buildings and houses by the water, and the question of which village will feel like home. You need someone local who can explain it in your own language.
We have been estate agents here since 1995 and are happy to handle the whole process in English, from the first conversation about what you are looking for to the handover of the keys at the notary. We also guide international buyers in Amsterdam, together with our Amsterdam office De Nederlanden, so you can weigh up city and countryside with one team.
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One office, from your first question to the keys
We guide you through every stage, so you never have to work out on your own how things are done here.
Step by step to the keys
Your wishes and the right village
We work out what you are looking for, what it is likely to cost and which villages suit you. Newcomers are often surprised by how different two places a short drive apart can feel.
A considered selection
You only receive houses that genuinely match, with our first impressions. We also tell you which ones we would steer clear of, and why.
Viewing together
We always come with you. We look at the condition, the risks and how the price compares, while you decide whether it feels right. If you are still abroad, we can view on your behalf with video and a written report, though we do advise one visit in person before you decide.
Checks before you bid
The title deed, energy label and measurement report, any owners association papers, and where relevant a structural survey, the foundations, heritage status, the zoning plan or the rules for houses by the water.
Negotiating with a plan
The price is only one part. Together we settle the date of transfer, the conditions and the deposit, and then we negotiate for you.
Contract and transfer
We check the agreement, keep track of the reflection period and every deadline, and join you for the final inspection and at the notary. If you cannot be there on the day, we arrange a power of attorney.
What you can count on
Rooted in the area since 1995
We live in the villages where we work and know them inside out. Together with our Amsterdam office De Nederlanden we help you in the city as well, whether you are moving into Amsterdam, out of it, or back again after a few years.
Everything in English as well
Viewings, our explanation of the documents, the negotiation and the contact with the notary. The deeds are in Dutch, as the law requires, and we go through them with you line by line.
The same agent throughout
Ours is a small office. The agent you meet first is the one who views with you, negotiates for you and joins you at the notary.
The people around the purchase
Mortgage adviser, building surveyor, notary, contractor, landscaper and removals. Through our local network we introduce you to people we trust.
First find out what you can borrow
Your ability to get a Dutch mortgage depends on your residence status, your employment contract and your income, not on your passport. Before you start viewing we have this worked out with our partner HONK Hypotheekadvies, who advise in English and know the situation of international clients well.
The expat scheme, once known as the 30 per cent ruling, matters here: it increases your net income and therefore your borrowing capacity. The allowance is 30 per cent in 2026 and falls to 27 per cent from 2027, with higher salary thresholds. We take that change into account, so your budget still works in a few years' time.
This is general information, not tax or financial advice. Your adviser or employer can tell you what applies to you.
Arrange an introduction
Tell us briefly what you are looking for and when you hope to move. We will be in touch soon, in English or in Dutch, whichever you prefer.
What does buying support cost for an international buyer?
Buying support for international clients is agreed in the same way as any other purchase assignment. Costs such as a structural survey, translations and the notary are paid directly to those parties. CHECK
No two searches are the same, so we do not publish a rate here. After our first meeting you receive a proposal tailored to you, and you know where you stand before we begin.
What international clients ask us most
Can I buy a house in the Netherlands as a foreigner?
Yes. There are no nationality restrictions and no permit is required to buy a house. You will need a citizen service number (BSN) and a Dutch bank account, and for a mortgage an income that the lender accepts.
How much transfer tax will I pay?
If you will live in the house yourself, 2 per cent. First time buyers aged 18 to 34 pay nothing on a purchase up to 555,000 euros. If you buy to let, the rate is 8 per cent. We work out which applies to you in advance.
Will I get all the documents in English?
Our own documents and explanations, yes. The sale agreement and the deed of transfer are in Dutch, as required by law. We go through them with you and, where needed, arrange a translation or a notary who can explain them in English.
How easy is it to reach Amsterdam or Utrecht?
From most villages along the Vecht and in Het Gooi, both cities and Schiphol are within easy reach by car or train. Travel times vary a great deal from one village to the next, so we look at your daily routes with you before you choose where to live.