RELOCATION, HOUSING, PROPERTY AND BUSINESS SERVICES
You do not have to figure out your move to the Netherlands alone.
Netherlands Unlocked helps people plan a move to the Netherlands, find housing, buy or sell property, set up a business, and manage the practical decisions that come with building a life here. We also work with people already living in the Netherlands who need housing, property, website, Google Business Profile, or local visibility support, and when property needs extend outside the Netherlands, we can help coordinate with the appropriate real estate professional in that market.
Practical experience on both sides of the move
Based in Amsterdam
Local knowledge before and after arrival
Firsthand International Relocation Experience
Guidance informed by direct experience
Real Estate Support Across Borders
Dutch housing and global real estate connections
Trusted Professional Connections
Introductions when another area of expertise is needed
PLANNING THE MOVE
Several decisions may need to work together
A move to the Netherlands can involve housing, registration, property in another country, banking, professional appointments, and business preparation. Some people need help with the full move. Others need help with one specific part.
Netherlands Unlocked can build a move timeline, prepare you for a Dutch housing search, arrange property introductions, identify required appointments, and complete the business or website work included in the agreed scope.
START WITH YOUR PLANS
Start with what you need
Choose the area that most closely matches what you are planning. You can still contact Netherlands Unlocked without selecting a package.
Considering a move
Review the likely steps, timing, housing questions, property decisions, and professional appointments before committing to the move.
Preparing to move
Turn the work ahead into a practical sequence for departure, arrival, housing, registration, and business setup.
Need to rent, buy, or sell a home
Prepare for a Dutch rental or purchase, or connect with a real estate professional for property in another market.
Business or digital services
Set up a Dutch business, build or update a website, create a Google Business Profile, or improve local visibility.
How it Works
How the work is shaped
Every move and project is different. We use one practical process to determine which work is useful, which services apply, and when another professional should be involved.
01 - Review the plan
We look at the goals, timing, decisions already made, and work already completed.
02 - Define the scope
We identify the services, deliverables, referrals, and likely order of work that apply.
03 - Complete the agreed work
We carry out the services in the written scope and make introductions where another professional is needed.
04 - Review the next steps
You receive the completed deliverables, remaining action items, and any agreed follow up
OUR STORY
Why Netherlands Unlocked was created
Netherlands Unlocked grew from our own move to Amsterdam under DAFT. We had to navigate Dutch housing, local registrations, business setup, banking, and the practical work of building a new life in another country.
We quickly learned that each part affected the next, but the information and services were often spread across different professionals and timelines. Netherlands Unlocked was created to give clients a clearer way to plan the move, complete the practical work included in our services, and find trusted professionals when specialist help is needed.
- DAFT resident based in Amsterdam
- Licensed U.S. real estate broker and real estate agent (Makelaar) in the Netherlands
- Experience with international relocation, Dutch business setup, websites, and local digital visibility
SERVICES
Ways we can help
Services can be used individually or combined around the work required for a move, property decision, business launch, or digital project. You do not need to identify the right package before contacting us.
Relocation Planning Session
Review the planned move, identify the main decisions and appointments, and leave with a written summary of priorities and next actions.
Move Roadmap
Receive a personalized sequence of relocation tasks, dependencies, timing, and professional appointments.
Housing and Property
Need to rent, buy, or sell? We can help with housing and property needs throughout the Netherlands. If your property needs extend outside the Netherlands, we can help coordinate with a real estate professional in the relevant market.
Business and Website Services
Build the practical and digital foundation for a Dutch business or improve an existing business presence in the Netherlands.
Connected Move Support
Combine the relevant relocation, housing, property, business, and referral services within one written scope.
Moving from the Netherlands to another country? Ask about international real estate connections.
Practical guidance before you move and after you land.
Is Netherlands Unlocked right for you?
This may be a good fit if:
- You are planning a move to the Netherlands from another country.
- You need help coordinating property decisions before relocating.
- You need practical guidance on Dutch housing.
- You are already living in the Netherlands and need help finding your next home.
- You need introductions to trusted legal, accounting, immigration, tax, mortgage professionals.
- You are launching or growing a business in the Netherlands.
- You need a website, Google Business Profile, SEO, or ongoing digital support.
- You are an international real estate professional assisting a client moving to the Netherlands.
A different specialist may be a better fit if:
- You only need formal immigration or legal representation.
- You want a guaranteed visa, housing, or business outcome.
- You need standalone tax or accounting advice.
- You already have every part of your move fully coordinated.
FREE PLANNING RESOURCE
Download the Netherlands Relocation Starter Checklist
Use the checklist to review common decisions, documents, housing steps, property tasks, business preparation, and first arrival priorities
- Plan tasks before departure and after arrival
- Prepare for housing and registration
- Review business setup and website tasks
- Identify questions that require a qualified professional
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Starter RESOURCE
Use this checklist as a working guide for your move to the Netherlands. It brings the major tasks, decisions, documents, housing considerations, business preparation, and arrival steps together in one place so you can see what needs attention and when.
Work through it at your own pace, make notes as questions come up, and use it to keep track of the details that can otherwise get scattered across different parts of an international move.
Common Questions
What does Netherlands Unlocked help with?
Netherlands Unlocked provides practical support for people relocating to the Netherlands, expats already living here, international property clients, and entrepreneurs building a business. Services can include relocation planning, Dutch housing guidance and property searches in the Netherlands and referral coordination in other markets, introductions to licensed professionals, website development, Google Business Profile setup, SEO, and ongoing digital support.
Do you provide immigration or legal advice?
No. Netherlands Unlocked provides practical guidance, planning, referrals, and coordination support. Legal, immigration, tax, and accounting advice should come from licensed professionals. We can refer you to trusted specialists when you need them.
What is the difference between the Introductory Call and the Relocation Planning Call?
Do I need to book a paid session to get started?
No. The Introductory Call is free, and a conversation about renting, buying, or selling does not require a paid consultation. The paid Relocation Planning Session is only needed when several parts of a move, such as timing, housing, registration, and business setup, need to be planned together.
Can you help me find housing in the Netherlands?
Yes. Netherlands Unlocked can help with rental, purchase, and sale needs throughout the Netherlands, including search strategy, viewings, and support with the rental or purchase process where applicable. The appropriate eXp Nederland agent and brokerage relationship are identified based on the client’s needs and location, so the housing support fits the specific situation and market.
Do you build websites for businesses already based in the Netherlands?
Yes. Services can include business launch planning, website setup, Google Business Profile, and local SEO support, so your ZZP business looks professional from day one.
Who is this mainly for?
Netherlands Unlocked is designed for people relocating to the Netherlands, expats already living here, international property clients, entrepreneurs, and real estate professionals assisting clients with a move. It is particularly useful when housing, property decisions, professional referrals, and business setup need to be coordinated together.
View our services for what we can do help you.
Ready to make your move feel less scattered?
Start with a free call. We’ll look at where you are in the process, what pieces are missing, and what your next practical step should be.
You do not need to choose a package before contacting us.