People On The Move Expat Brokers

I was looking for a new place to live, and despite the current tough market in Amsterdam, thanks to Irene and Andries we were able to find a great place. I had a few questions about the rental agreement and they were resolved in no time. Everything was handled professionally and I am happy with the service provided by People on the Move.

Moving to the Netherlands as an expat can be overwhelming, especially when trying to find a home on such a competitive housing market. Fortunately, we had the incredible support of Irene. She helped us find a rental property in Uithoorn when it seemed almost impossible to succeed. Her dedication, experience and personal approach made all the difference. Two years later she intervened again – this time she helped us directly negotiate with the landlord to buy the house without having to go through the stressful bidding wars that are so common on the Dutch market. She didn't stop there. She introduced us to a very professional mortgage advisor, an excellent appraiser (appraiser), and a skilled contractor for our renovation wishes. Thanks to her network and expertise, the entire process – from renting, buying to renovating – went smoothly and stress-free. We are enormously grateful to her for her excellent support and highly recommend her to everyone, especially expats, who is looking for a reliable and engaged real estate agent in the Netherlands!

I had a very good experience with Irene and her team. They were professional, efficient, and found a great tenant in no time. The process went smoothly, was handled stress-free and with expertise. Highly recommended!

We live in Germany and sold our holiday home in North Holland through Irene and her team. Contact with Irene was very personal and professional throughout the entire process. We were impressed by Irene's expertise and attention to detail when she prepared the advertisement. There was only a week between the publication of the sales announcement and contact with the ultimate buyer. Irene and her team organized the entire sales process up to the key transfer, so that - apart from the initial conversation - we didn't even have to come from Germany to North Holland. All documents and contracts were processed digitally; telephone contact to coordinate details was always possible. Ultimately, the valuation and market knowledge proved to be completely correct. Overall, we have had very good experiences with Irene and her team and can wholeheartedly recommend the collaboration. Irene, Andries: thank you so much! You did a great job!

I used People on the Move to sell our house and recently find a new home. Irene and Andries Timmermans are an amazing team, they work tirelessly to get you the best deal and property where you can only dream of. I highly recommend them for buying, selling or renting - they are the BEST! They get a 10 out of 10!

From beginning to end, we had a great experience with Irene at People On The Move. Irene was recommended to us by another very satisfied customer and I am happy to say that we can now wholeheartedly recommend her as well. She is both friendly and professional and we are very pleased with the quality and efficiency of the service.

Excellent service!

Irene and her team were incredible throughout the entire rental process. Her personal dedication and involvement in finding the ideal tenants for our beloved family home were truly impressive. She was attentive to every detail of the project and ensured that everything ran smoothly. We highly recommend Irene to anyone who values a personal approach, thorough tenant screening, and tailored solutions. Thank you, Irene – it was an absolute pleasure to work with People on the Move!

Very positive experience with people on the move. Irene helped us with the purchase of an apartment. Knowledgeable advice, easily accessible, positive, thinks along well, flexible and dedicated. In addition, a lot of patience and humour as well. In short, very happy with them!

Very pleased with People On The Move Expat Brokers. Irene helped me well with finding a house. Searching for a house in Amsterdam is not easy but here the right help was offered. Ultimately, we were able to find a nice house in a pleasant neighborhood.

Very satisfied with People On The Move Expat Brokers. Irene is professional, knowledgeable and very flexible. She was available during evenings and weekends, which allowed us to reach a transaction quickly. Thank you for your good service Irene!

Excellent service! Irene has been professional, fully informed about everything, fast and reliable throughout the entire process. I arranged the house and all arrangements very quickly. Highly recommended

Great service. Irene was very helpful and friendly. It's always nice to deal with well-informed and friendly people when you move to a new country. I will definitely recommend People on the Move for your housing needs.

Collaboration with Irene and Andries was simply fantastic. Communication was excellent from beginning to end! If we need a home again in the future, I will definitely contact them again.

I can confirm that People on the Move Expat Brokers strives for a sustainable and personal relationship. We have been working together for over 5 years now, and they manage our entire rental portfolio. Speed, market knowledge, with a pragmatic and personal approach. I would describe their motto as: say what you do and do what you say. Andries and Irene are good sparring partners regarding the constantly changing rental market. Therefore, I want to express my compliments to the entire team for the pleasant cooperation.

Last year I collaborated with Mensen in Beweging when I was looking to purchase my first home. Unfortunately, my experience was far from good and ended on a very unpleasant note: I hired Irene Timmerman as my real estate agent for a fee that was higher than the standard rate in Amsterdam, because she claimed to offer an end-to-end service. Throughout the entire period, I observed a lack of proactivity on her part when searching and sharing properties. Her approach lacked thoroughness, which ultimately led me to search for homes on Funda myself and share them with her to help schedule appointments, which often occurred just before the closing date. This created additional pressure in the decision-making process in an already competitive market. She also claimed to have an extensive network of real estate agents, but I quickly realized that this was not entirely the case, as her focus was more on rentals. Even her assessment of properties was taken from a rental perspective, rather than a purchase one. Because we made little progress over almost a year, I decided to terminate the contract. I gave her feedback and requested to part ways, as I was not satisfied with her services. Cancellation fees of € 1500 were involved in the contract, which I also learned was not common, since most real estate agents work on a 'no-cure-no-pay' basis. When I asked to meet personally to share my feedback, she also refused to come to Amsterdam because, according to her, “the gas price was too high.” She also called me ‘insecure’ and emotional about my search criteria, the criteria she adhered to at the start of our contract. She threatened collection measures if the fee were not paid within two weeks. This has been an extremely unpleasant experience and in comparison to the Real Estate Agent with whom I collaborated afterwards, I see the lack of expertise and professionalism of People on the Move. They may have a track record in rentals, but I would strongly advise against using them as an expat buying a home in Amsterdam.

We had a great experience with the company. Irene was super helpful throughout the entire process of getting someone to rent our home. She is a very knowledgeable and friendly person. Much better than other real estate agents we have used in the past, would definitely work with her again. Thank you, Irene!

We had a great experience with People On The Move. They were super professional, friendly and always available. They supported us from beginning to end and provided help and advice at every step of the process. Without their help, achieving our goal would not have been possible. We can wholeheartedly recommend their services to all non-Dutch people coming to the Netherlands.

Finding an apartment in Amsterdam is not an easy task. Irene and her team did this excellently and after 2 weeks the apartment was approved. I highly recommend them 100%

As a first homeowner and expat here in NL, I couldn't have asked for better service to find my new house. Irene and the entire People On the Move team were amazing! Efficient, fast, work on weekends - if you also have a busy schedule - to ensure their client has confidence in their decision. Absolutely recommended!

Wow! People On The Move was amazing. They have excellent market knowledge and a helpful team of people who guided us through the entire home buying process. Imagine you are new to a country and making one of the most important decisions in your life: where you will live and raise your family. Meet Irene, our fantastic Broker, who first got to know us; where we work, how we prefer to commute, what we enjoy doing when we're not working, which sports we were interested in, whether we like gardens, would we be interested in expansion and renovation, what was our hunger for history versus modern aspects, etc. etc.… Then Irene refined the specific neighborhoods in and around cities throughout the Netherlands that met our needs. Irene captured important details about the history, culture(s), recreational opportunities, education, transport considerations of different areas and other information that many other brokers don't even think of - such intricacies that would allow us to truly find comfort and satisfaction. Then came the fierce competition in the Dutch housing market. We bought our house at the peak of the busy past few years, when homes were sold within days after they came on the market. With Irene’s contacts we enjoyed great viewings and thanks to her speed we were usually the first to view a property. Irene's advice was invaluable, from negotiating bids and contract conditions to identifying houses that required extensive repairs. In addition to the purchase, Irene and Andries also gave us a lot of insight into Dutch life, hiring contractors, social opportunities and neighborhood etiquette. We were fantastically guided throughout the entire process and well informed at every level. Fast forward to today and we are becoming increasingly happier in our home and our decision to work with People On The Move. Thank you very much.

People on the Move helped me sell my apartment in Amsterdam in September 2022 - it was a first-class experience in every respect and the attention to detail - including the staging of the apartment - was great. The selling price was significantly higher than the asking price and I am sure that is the reason!

Irene and the team at People On The Move definitely go the extra mile. I live in South Africa and was desperately looking for accommodation for my son, who was returning to university in Amsterdam. After months of searching and applying, I fortunately got in touch with Irene. Within a week we had an apartment. I am enormously grateful to Irene for her professionalism, empathy, and friendly service. I can honestly highly recommend their services.

The pleasure of working together with Irene Timmerman and Andries Timmerman to find the perfect apartment in Amsterdam! Great teamwork!

When I started looking in the spring of 2022, the rental market was very competitive and it felt almost impossible to find one, especially with a dog. Irene Timmerman from People on the Move was amazing. She is professional, knowledgeable, and very responsive. I appreciated her positivity and reassurance when I had moments where I felt so discouraged in this crazy market. I finally found a great apartment and without her help, I wouldn't have been able to do it! I highly recommend using People on the Move to find your dream home.

Very helpful, friendly and professional. Irene Timmerman helped me with pleasure, even with questions that had nothing to do with housing. And they really work fast. People On The Move managed to do what seemed impossible: find a new house for our family within three weeks and arrange everything completely (including key handover). I am very satisfied with their services and can wholeheartedly recommend them to everyone, especially if you are moving from abroad.

Very professional service from Irene, she helped me throughout the entire process from start to finish until we successfully found the apartment that met all my requirements.

I had a fantastic experience with Irene when I moved from another country to the Netherlands. She compiled a complete list and arranged all the sightseeing activities, and stayed with us the entire time. She gave me lots of information and useful contact details, and also clarified legal matters that I didn't understand at the time. I really felt like my interests were being protected because Irene always asked potential landlords about things we wouldn't have thought of ourselves. All in all, a very pleasant and professional experience.

I wholeheartedly recommend People on the Move, after 5 years of living in the Netherlands this is by far the best experience with renting an apartment. Great service, very friendly, efficient and customer-focused. Thank you Irene and Andries!

People On The Move is a great company. Irene was very helpful and told me every detail. The entire process, viewing, renting, and check-in went very smoothly. Thank you so much!

I was looking for a rental property in the Netherlands. And Irene from People On The Move was very helpful. They are well organized, well planned and think about the people and the family, even before you yourself think what you need. Viewing, renting and checking in went very smoothly. A thumbs up for Andries who ensured that Irene let the process run smoothly. Thanks team for finding the right home for me and my family. Cheers!

We had a great experience with Andries and Irene. They offered us virtual viewings, communicated in English (since we didn't yet speak Dutch), and even provided translated copies of the contract. I can highly recommend using their services.

Good service, everything was arranged quickly.

My partner and I were very impressed with their services! Highly recommended!

Great service and incredibly fast process: I visited my dream apartment on Thursday and already got the keys on Tuesday! I would especially recommend this company if you don't speak Dutch and don't want to spend too much time on paperwork - they are super helpful and available to answer all questions. Thanks again guys!

Found a really lovely rental property in Amsterdam within a week (in the current tight housing market) that already felt a bit like home from the start thanks to Irene's way of working! Her communication was quick, open and personal and Irene really did her best for me to be able to move into this lovely place!

Great service and availability at any time of the day! Irene helped us well, ensured that all our questions were answered and that we understood what needed to happen with a lot of patience and understanding. Would definitely recommend it!

Good service, After the viewing, the paperwork was handled within a week and a half, Transparent process and good clear communication. Very satisfied with the service I received. Will definitely recommend them to foreign colleagues.

An incredibly warm welcome and every form of help with renting People On The Move guarantees living pleasure before we move into our new home. What lovely people to rent from!

We had a great experience working with Andries and Irene during our move abroad. They were diligent in helping us ‘see’ the unit via WhatsApp and responded by email/SMS and phone. We had unique timing problems with our move and they were open to resolving this together with us and the owners of the unit. Thank you!

I highly recommend People on the Move. Irene has been super helpful throughout the entire process in fulfilling our requests. We came to NL in November without plans for a house and in just over a week, Irene helped us rent a beautiful apartment. Their team is always available, friendly and helpful.

Really a very fast and proactive service!

Very professional, responsible and friendly people.

We loved working with Irene! Because we were expats and lived in Amsterdam, we didn't have much knowledge of how the Dutch market or system worked. Irene made the experience of buying an apartment here super smooth and even enjoyable :) She really went out of her way to understand exactly what we wanted, and was always available to discuss the pros and cons and provide local knowledge before and after viewings. The market in Amsterdam is quite aggressive and you absolutely need someone like Irene who knows the market, the local nuances in the city and tirelessly searches for the perfect options according to your wishes. Moreover, she handled all the paperwork (always in Dutch) with utmost care and really took the time to go through everything with us in detail. We couldn't be happier with the apartment we got - huge thanks to Irene and team for all your help and support!

Heartfelt thanks for the excellent and very efficient service of Andries, Irene and the team of POTM. They arranged all the details for us when we, located outside of Europe, purchased our building in Amsterdam. Thanks team for a seamless operation! Lindsay & Ann.

Irene Timmerman from People on the Move found our dream house! We had been in contact before we arrived in the Netherlands and by the evening of our second day here (third viewing), we had already received acceptance of our application and could move a week later! During our engagement, Irene was always friendly, approachable, and enthusiastic to help us however possible (and at any time) and we are so grateful to her and the team for finding the perfect house for us to start our new adventure in Haarlem, Netherlands. As a special mention, Irene managed to expedite all of this just before the quarantine (we moved in on Thursday and closed on Sunday) and is therefore so thankful and sincerely grateful for all her (and the team's) efforts! Thank you again!

Andries and Irene are not only very approachable to Guillotin, very hospitable and good brokers, they have also become loyal, creative and good friends! I can only highly recommend them!

Irene @ People on the Move was exceptionally friendly, patient and knowledgeable. She advised us well and was very reliable. Without her, it would not have been easy and relatively stress-free to complete this process.

Great company. Andries and Irene are very dedicated to getting the job done. I would definitely recommend them as a realtor.

Andries made the entire experience very clear and easy for us as expats who want to buy a house in Amsterdam. The key transfer went well and since yesterday we are homeowners!

People on the move has helped me tremendously in finding a good candidate for renting out my apartment. They are professional, respond quickly and incredibly friendly. They take the worries off your hands and perform a thorough check-in and checkout which benefits both the tenant and landlord.

This company has provided the worst of many rental experiences I have had in different countries. They negotiated on behalf of my landlord regarding lease and termination terms, which the landlord subsequently disagreed with and did not adhere to. They had no check-in report, the actual lease agreement itself, or a signed termination agreement, and admitted that the landlord was known for such practices with previous tenants, but chose to work with them anyway for my rental and with the tenant who followed me. The receipt was signed by myself and the owner, with the company present and facilitating, but when the owner ignored the agreement, the company told me it was between me and the landlord. If you own a house and want to carry out unethical rentals that conflict with legal agreements, this company will gladly help you with that. If you are a tenant who has to work with this company, ignore everything they say and deal directly with the owner, as they will quickly make arrangements to get the money but not follow through on them. I have lost thousands of euros due to these terrible business practices.

Absolutely amazing experience!! We found our dream house 3 days before our long international trip, but Irene took care of everything while we were abroad. This included finding reliable and affordable notary, translation, inspection services and MOR. Buying a house is stressful, and buying a house with a foreign language is extremely stressful!! Irene was there for us every step of the way and always had our best interests at heart. When people failed to deliver on their promises, Irene defended our rights and held them accountable! We enjoy working with People on The Move and we recommend this company to our expat friends!

Worst experience ever. They did not deposit our security deposit of € 1800,- into a secure account and, of course, we didn't get it back when we left the house in perfect condition. They just asked us to find a house for a full month's rent of € . Terrible experience.

Excellent mediation in the rental of my house. Accurate, involved, efficient and customer and service oriented.

Excellent professionals! I have worked with both Irene and Andries to rent my first apartment in Amsterdam. They took the time to understand all the needs of my family and my situation. They handled all the rental details for me in the friendliest and most efficient way. I highly recommend them!

Professional, fast and reliable service. A real recommendation, thanks Andries and Irene!

Irene has helped me wonderfully with the purchase of my house! Good guidance and knows exactly which steps to follow. Is well informed about what is happening in the housing market. Can also communicate this clearly so that you as a customer know what to expect. In short, very professional and also very pleasant to deal with. A breath of fresh air compared to my selling agent who I also had business with at the same time. I would wholeheartedly recommend engaging People on the move.

2 months full rent including deposit and 1 month full rent for only AGENCY FEES. Besides being greedy, I was told that it is even illegal to ask such an amount for just mediation costs. Not the first time this has happened to me and my girlfriend in Amsterdam, take good care of your money.

People on the Move has helped me tremendously with my purchase of my new house!!! Top service and very customer-focused!!!

Absolutely great service, quick with their payments, very good contracts that are checked legally multiple times. We have already rented out 3 houses and every time Andries and Irene were very helpful, both for us and for our tenants. They are absolutely reliable and thanks to them we absolutely enjoy contact with many people from all over the world!!

Reliable, honest and friendly people. Offer great service.

They confiscated our deposit and didn't give it back to us. They wanted a deposit of €1900 CASH MONEY, which was not protected by a safe, to begin with. They asked for another €1900 CASH to find us accommodation. In Amsterdam, it is very difficult to find a house, and we had to accept it because we were very desperate to find one. Anyway, we took good care of the house, and they came several times to check it, especially the homeowner. Their excuse for not giving us the deposit back was that we had exceeded the electricity limit, while according to the contract we had included €109,- in bills per month, and electricity costs in the Netherlands are very low. Also, they never showed us the bills on request to prove it. We decided to move because the homeowner asked for €2200 for a new contract, excluding internet, and he also wanted to take back the television. He clearly told us that he had some money problems and wanted to increase the rent. When we asked to get the deposit back because we had to move, they first said they had given it to the homeowner, without ANY communication. Of course, that deposit in CASH MONEY was long gone or spent. In a conversation with our lawyer, he said that we would certainly have won and taken back the deposit, but ultimately it wasn't worth the cost and time, so because we three had to share the deposit, we decided together with the company not to pursue the case, although they were very helpful and positive. STAY AWAY from them, as all agencies try to look very friendly and most other agencies are very reliable, but this one here is one of the worst I have ever experienced. Don't go with them, terrible experience.

Excellent service! Andries and Irene would absolutely be amazing to work with. Genuine, honest, and flawless professionals from start to finish. I will definitely collaborate with them again and highly recommend them to anyone planning a move. They went above and beyond to ensure every detail of my move was handled with care, always prioritizing my comfort and convenience. They even arranged for my utilities to be installed! A++

People on the move Expat Rentals offered us a great service that went beyond expectations. We would definitely recommend their services to all expats looking for a home in Amsterdam!

We have worked with both Andries and Irene and they were fantastic. We communicated from abroad and they did everything to accommodate us and our hectic schedule. From start to finish, they took care of all the details to help us settle into our new home! Very professional and understanding of the expat process. Highly recommend!