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Great Expatation Personal expat relocation service in Amsterdam and the Netherlands, active since 2019. Visit greatexpatation.com. Let's find your home.

We find your new home — rental or purchase — and guide you through every step: housing, mortgages, visas, schools and settling in. Great Expatation has been supporting expats in the Netherlands since 2019. Whether you need a rental apartment in Amsterdam, want to buy a home, or need full relocation support, our personal approach and strong local network take the stress out of the Dutch housing market.

15/10/2026

From Washington D.C. to a dreamy home on the Amsterdam canals ✨

Our client was looking for a bright apartment with character, plenty of natural light and, most importantly, a location where she could really experience Amsterdam life.

When we viewed this apartment on the Herengracht, it immediately felt like the right match.

A few days after moving in, she sent this message:

“I moved in six days ago and have felt at home from the very first minute. The location and the view make the whole Amsterdam experience even more special. I’m really loving it here!”

And that is exactly what we love about what we do: not just finding a property, but helping someone find a place that truly feels like home.

Moving to the Netherlands and looking for your own home? Great Expatation can help you even from abroad, all the way through to check-in.

08/10/2026

Could you see yourself living here? 🏡✨

Come inside this beautiful three-bedroom home on Willemsparkweg, right in Amsterdam’s Museum Quarter.

With bright living spaces, beautiful wooden floors, a fireplace, marble finishes and plenty of room across three bedrooms and two bathrooms, there’s a lot to love.

But our favourite part might just be upstairs… a spacious rooftop terrace made for morning coffees, summer evenings and taking a moment above the city. ☕️

And with Vondelpark just around the corner, you’re in one of Amsterdam’s most sought-after neighbourhoods.

Take the full tour and tell us: could you call this home?

04/10/2026

From the USA to a new chapter in Rotterdam 🇺🇸🇳🇱

For Maggie, Michael and their young daughter, we found a beautiful two-level apartment in Hillegersberg, with two spacious balconies, lakes nearby and a train station within easy reach for Maggie’s commute to Vlaardingen.

An extra lovely touch? A neighbourhood garden cared for by local residents, a place to meet the neighbours and start feeling at home. 🌿

And we found it below their budget, making this new chapter even sweeter. ✨

Planning your own move in or to the Netherlands? We’ll help you find a home that fits your life, wherever you’re moving from.

Register at www.greatexpatation.com and book your intake call. 🏡

27/09/2026

From San Francisco to Amsterdam and straight into the neighborhood they fell in love with.

Emily and Mike were looking for a spacious family home in Amsterdam Zuid - Museum Quarter, with enough room for their two young children and visiting grandparents. Location was key.

The result? A beautiful home on Valeriusstraat, just around the corner from Cornelis Schuytstraat, exactly where they wanted to be.

And it moved fast:
* 3 viewings
* 6 days from the first viewing to an accepted offer
* Their #1 location

Today: check-in day. Welcome to Amsterdam! 💛

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11/09/2026

The wait is over… they chose Property 2! 🏡❤️

After narrowing their Amsterdam house search down to two beautiful homes in the Museum Quarter, just one street apart, this international family of four (plus one very important dog 🐶) made their final decision.

And Property 2 is officially the one they’ll call home.

More than simply finding the right property, this search was about finding somewhere they could settle into for the long term and begin their next chapter together in Amsterdam.

We’re so happy to have been part of their journey and to welcome them back to a city they already know and love. ❤️

Welcome home!

Planning your own move to the Netherlands? Send us a message, we’ll help you find a home that fits your lifestyle.

08/09/2026

Two homes. One street apart. One very difficult decision. 🏡

This international family of four, plus their dog, is moving back to Amsterdam and searching for their long-term family home.

They had a clear wish list:

* Amsterdam Zuid
* 3+ bedrooms
* 140m²+
* Outdoor space
* Dog-friendly
* Maximum budget of €5,000

And their search came down to two strong contenders in Amsterdam’s Museum Quarter, incredibly, just one street apart.

PROPERTY 1 or PROPERTY 2?

Which one do YOU think they chose? Comment your guess below and stay tuned for Part 2: The Reveal.

27/08/2026

Not every great home looks great at first sight. 🏡✨

When we first viewed this property for an international family with two children, seeing its full potential wasn’t easy.

The home was packed with the previous tenants’ belongings, it had been heavily lived in, and we weren’t allowed to film during the viewing. But sometimes, a successful house search means looking beyond what’s in front of you and imagining what a property could become.

And luckily, this family did exactly that.

After securing the home, the owners put a huge amount of effort into refreshing it within just a few days, and by move-in, it looked completely different.

The result? A spacious four-bedroom family home in IJsselstein, a historic town near Utrecht with canals, green surroundings and plenty of water, while still offering easy access to the wider Randstad.

And there was one particularly lovely surprise… 🚤

Their new home even comes with a little boat, ready for them to explore the waterways of IJsselstein.

Sometimes the right home isn’t the one that makes the perfect first impression.

It’s the one where you can see the potential for the life you want to create. 💛

Planning a move to the Netherlands? Great Expatation can help you look beyond the listings and find a home and location that truly fits your lifestyle. Send us a message to start your search. 🇳🇱

20/08/2026

Sometimes the right home is somewhere you never thought to look. 🏡💛

When this international family with three young boys started their search, Leiden was firmly on their radar.

But moving to a new country means making huge decisions based on places you may have only visited, or simply heard about.

That’s where local knowledge makes a difference.

By getting to know the family, their lifestyle and what they hoped their new life in the Netherlands would look like, we were able to broaden the search beyond the locations they already knew.

That search brought us to Hillegom. A green, family-friendly town between Leiden and Haarlem that hadn’t originally been on their list.

We found them a beautiful home with water and boats right outside their front door. But the best part of this story came later.

The boys have made friends throughout their street. The family has been warmly welcomed into the neighbourhood. They’re joining the local football club. And when we recently checked in, they told us just how happy they are there. 🥹

A successful relocation isn’t just about finding four walls and a roof. It’s about finding the place where you (and your family) can thrive.

Planning a move to the Netherlands but not sure where you should be looking? Send Great Expatation a message. Sometimes the perfect place is the one you haven’t discovered yet. 🇳🇱✨

13/08/2026

Part 2: the home is ready. 🏡✨

After the remote viewing, the house search, and securing the property, it’s finally time for this family to arrive and start their new chapter in the Netherlands.

Before move-in, we make sure everything is ready and waiting for them, including a small welcome gift from Great Expatation, something we do for every client. 💛

But our support doesn’t stop once the contract is signed or the keys are handed over.

Relocating to a new country comes with plenty of questions after arrival too, and we’re still here to help our clients settle in, navigate their new surroundings, and feel at home in the Netherlands.

Because finding the house is only one part of the move.

Helping you feel settled is the rest.

Planning a relocation to the Netherlands? Send us a message and we’ll support you before, during, and after your move. 🇳🇱

06/08/2026

What does a house viewing look like when our clients are still living abroad? 🌍🏡

This reel is a shortened version of a remote viewing video that was originally around nine minutes long, of a wonderful fully-renovated apartment in Amsterdam Oost.

We don’t just film the most photogenic rooms. We walk our clients through the layout, storage, natural light, condition of the property, practical facilities, surrounding streets, nearby shops, green spaces, and everything else that helps them understand what everyday life there could actually feel like.

For this international family, the search led us to a lovely ground-floor apartment in Watergraafsmeer, Amsterdam East, with three bedrooms, a newly installed kitchen, and an enormous private garden.

Remote house hunting can feel overwhelming, but with the right support, it’s possible to make informed and confident decisions before arriving in the Netherlands.

Part 2 will show the next stage of their journey once they arrive at their new home. 👀

Planning a move to the Netherlands from abroad? Send us a message, we’ll help you navigate the housing search from wherever you are.

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