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I have sent multiple emails, but received no response back. I'm starting to suspect a scam.
House Hunting Randstad
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At House Hunting Randstad in Utrecht, located at Biltstraat 449, we are proud of our reputation as Holland's No.1 rental agent. Our focus is on optimally guiding both landlords and tenants through our extensive services. Since our founding in 2005, we have positioned ourselves as a reliable and expert partner in the real estate sector with 17 branches throughout the Netherlands. We understand like no other that finding the right tenant can be a challenging task. Our extensive knowledge of the local housing market, combined with an active and careful approach, ensures that your property is rented quickly and efficiently. We offer a fully worry-free service, from marketing your property to managing your real estate. At House Hunting Randstad, we adopt a customer-focused approach where SERVICE is central to our flexible range of services. Whether it's rental housing, property management or advice: we are ready for you with tailor-made solutions. The satisfaction of our customers comes first and therefore we strive for the highest quality in all our services. Feel free to visit our office or take a look at our website for more information about our offer. At House Hunting Randstad you have come to the right place for successfully renting out your property and managing your real estate. Get to know our team and discover how we can help you!
House Hunting Randstad has been rated with a 7.1 out of a total of 36 reviews
I have sent multiple emails, but received no response back. I'm starting to suspect a scam.
I traveled from Belgium to Utrecht to visit this real estate agency so that I could rent an apartment for a longer period of time starting in August. On Google Street View, it looked open and there were signs with the logo. But when I arrived at the office, the door was closed and there was no doorbell with the text 'Huizenjacht'. I tried to call, but nobody answered. Disappointing. Warning: there is no assistance on site!
Never rent out your property through this agency. First, they had Ewout and his wife employed who, at a certain point, engaged in dubious practices and left for Curaçao under a cloud. Then Rick took over from Ewout, who has absolutely no understanding of the profession. They distance themselves from Ewout's practices and want to take absolutely no responsibility for it, as if it had become a completely new company with a new owner. It remains Househunting, only with different employees.
Mafia-like practice. The apartment was left cleaner and tidier than found. And after (much too late) receiving the deposit back, €100 was deducted based on ‘bed linen’ for which payment had already been made at the time of signing the contract before the start of the rental period. During the handover of the property, I was told nothing about these costs and instead it was said how neat and clean the property looked. A signature was obtained and everything seemed okay. Not only was money withheld from my deposit due to the bed linen, but also based on so-called ‘limescale’ in the bathroom. While I always kept the entire house extremely clean. Every week I cleaned everything thoroughly again. It should be clear that House Hunting uses fabrications to deduct from the deposit as an extra revenue model. I have heard the same from fellow tenants. They even filed a lawsuit due to improper treatment.
I've been waiting for months before I could leave a review about this company. The experience, even before the move, was terrible. The day I moved in, the apartment was in a dreadful state and no one came to clean it or do anything about it. Three weeks later, I received a message that I needed an additional contract for renting the boiler. It is important to clarify that I have multiple emails with questions about the services I had to hire, and this was never mentioned. Four months later, I received a contract from a company I had never heard of in terms of heating. Again, this was never mentioned, and when I asked about it and argued about it, the answer was: 'we discussed it when we showed you the apartment', which is a lie. I have all emails about this, but that was never the case. So besides my rent and services, I had to add two services that cost almost 200 euros per month. I could finally leave the apartment and according to the contract, I should receive my deposit after (maximum) one month. The day arrived and someone even told me it was delayed. I send daily emails to everyone in the company, and only when a friend called them did they respond with the promise that I would get the deposit. And it didn't happen. The last thing they said was that the landlord had to make the deposit directly; I never had any communication with the landlord, since the agency would be my contact person. So far, no one has responded to my emails, phone calls or WhatsApp messages. I have proof of everything I mentioned in this review, in case someone responds saying this is not true. I would never recommend renting from these scammers.
Terrible service. Our house was seriously damaged and because these people are afraid of tenant associations, they refused to use the deposit for our losses. They don't pass on information about what happens to your property. For 1 year of rental of our house we had over EUR 5000 in damages (excluding damage to the walls and windows). See the photo that they think is acceptable wear and tear for a luxury induction job after 1 year of use!! AVOID AVOID AVOID if you are a landlord. Ps: that's not just an oil stain, more than 90% of it are scratches on the glass surface). Our custom-made sun blinds are also damaged and need to be replaced.
Does not respond to messages, doesn't seem to want your money.
No stars earned for this agency that clearly favors landlords... No response to emails, phone calls or letters by mail. It's the worst agency I have ever dealt with. I would not recommend going with them. They withheld almost half of our deposit without clear explanation... The property we arrived at was not clean and they told us they had retained about 100 euros. €900 for cleaning costs!!! They are thieves!! I will not let this go quietly and demand my money back.
Rick De Jong is a really dishonest and irresponsible agent. A studio was rented in Amsterdam at first the landlord was very friendly but after ownership was transferred to Rick De Jong from HouseHunting the experience was terrible. There was a hole behind the fridge which caused mice to get into the apartment causing people to get ill, the mice could be heard running through the walls and roof of the apartment in the middle of the night. When we talked to Rick De Jong he started to deny responsibility in anyway and blaming the tenants. He said that he would deduct money from the deposit and that any problems of pest are tenants responsibility. He returned a partial amount of the deposit without even saying anything and without solving any problems, real pathetic character. He also shows up with potential tenants to the house without announcement and takes these potential tenants into the house with shoes on walking around, something which is illegal in the Netherlands. Rick De Jong is an dishonest and irresponsible landlord. A studio was rented in Amsterdam at first the landlord was very friendly but after ownership was transferred to Rick De Jong from HouseHunting the experience was terrible. There was a hole behind the fridge which caused mice to get into the apartment, the mice were heard running through the walls and roof of the apartment in the middle of the night. When we spoke with Rick De Jong, he started to deny responsibility anyway and blame the tenants. He said that he would deduct money from the deposit and that any problems of pests are the responsibility of the tenants. He returned a partial amount of the deposit without mentioning anything or solving any problems, really pathetic character. Also, he comes to the house with potential tenants without announcement and takes these potential tenants into the house walking around with shoes on, something which is illegal in the Netherlands.
Very dissatisfied with the provided service: repeatedly it appears that the administration is not in order (e.g., regarding the deposit) and they are very slow to respond via email. From my perspective, therefore not recommended.
Bad service. Registered for a house, after 2 weeks no response received at all. Reachable by phone, but then they pretend not to be home. They dismiss you immediately. You receive no information about your application, 'Just send an email'. A fine example of a company that has absolutely nothing for potential customers. If you are the type of house hunter who doesn't like to be kept informed, waits weeks and especially doesn't ask too much, then you are their perfect tenant! One word: Awful
The House Hunting team helped us find the apartment in Utrecht. The team was very professional and clear in their communication. From viewing apartments to managing the contract process to check-in and identifying utilities: the team was incredibly helpful. A shoutout to Ewout, Ammadno and Anna for the well-executed work and making us one of their satisfied customers :) It is definitely recommended to contact them if you are looking for rental accommodation, especially if you are an expat.
Searching for housing in the Netherlands, and specifically in Utrecht, is a nightmare. (If you didn't know it already, now you do). HouseHunting Utrecht helped me find my dream home! Both Anna and Ewout were great, fully professional, helpful and responsive. If you think this is the expectation of every rental company, then that’s not the case. Here you don't need paid subscriptions to respond, you are not invited along with 10+ people (with very little chance of getting the apartment), and you don't spend your money on viewings, showing interest afterwards and never hear from them again. Highly recommended (and personally eternally grateful)
Rented twice with HH Utrecht. Nice service and experience. Ewout and Anna did a great job.
As an expat, I had a great experience with HouseHunting Utrecht. They showed us several houses in and around Utrecht until we found the right one within our budget. Also no extra costs or registrations. The responses could have been slightly faster, but it certainly wasn't unusual. All in all, a great experience.
Ewout, Jelmer and Anna did everything they could to help me find the right accommodation, give me a virtual tour, and sign the contract while I lived on another continent. They acted professionally, responded quickly, and it's just very pleasant to talk with them.
I had a lot of problems finding a place in the Netherlands. Ewout and Anna come in. Three days later I got a beautiful house in Utrecht. There's no way to go wrong with them!
Now twice through Househunting a very reliable tenant for my house has been found without me having to worry about the condition of the house or whether the rent would be received on time. In addition, the organization acts very quickly and adequately fulfills customer wishes and needs. Finally, they remain accessible after placement and are very willing to answer questions or resolve incidents effectively and pleasantly. A pleasant company to do business with!
Topper
Very good service. I was helped very quickly and professionally.
Friendly and honest assistance from Ewout and Anna. Very happy with my new little apartment.
Fast, accurate, personal and reliable. Ewout and Anna ensure maximum impact and insight into the market and potential tenants. Highly recommended.
Unfortunately, from the perspective of someone looking for a place, I did not have the best experience with HH Utrecht. Some aspects were good, but ultimately it became clear from dealing with this agency that their main goal was simply to close the deal and then leave the picture. At no point in the process did I feel that the real estate agent prioritized service, or the interests of the tenant or landlord; instead, their own interest was the highest priority.
We had our house sublet for 6 months through House Hunting Utrecht. For a good price, they took photos, put the house online on several sites, and advised us on the hows and whats of renting out your house. The viewings were also well organized by House Hunting. We found a suitable tenant within two weeks, and all contractual arrangements went very quickly and smoothly. This gave us a carefree six months. Definitely recommended if you want to sublet your house for a while!
Thank you Ewout and Anna for the pleasant collaboration. I have found the perfect tenant for my property. Recommended for those seeking good service with a personal touch.
Very nice contact and in addition, super fast service and action! My apartment was rented out within two weeks.
Very satisfied! Quickly rented out, good advice, pleasant collaboration!
Ewout and Anna from HouseHunting Utrecht rented out our house in Nieuw-Engeland, Utrecht and later also sold it. We really have nothing to complain about their approach. The communication flowed exceptionally smoothly. For every question, we received an immediate (and expert!) answer. We mainly had contact with Ewout. He is a young man with passion for the job and you notice that in everything. He does everything he can to help you arrange things as well as possible. He works neatly and accurately. Exactly what you want from a real estate agent. No unnecessary chatter, just quality. An absolute recommendation as far as we are concerned!
We are very impressed with the service provided by Ewout and Anna. They combine a very pleasant personal approach with a professional manner. The entire process of intake, contracts, and the correspondence between them proceeded extremely pleasantly and smoothly. I will definitely contact them again in the future. Sincerely, Eke Veldkamp and Ben Simmes, Utrecht
Anna & Ewout were super friendly, efficient and helpful! From arranging the viewing time to the move: everything went smoothly, was handled professionally and – unlike most estate agents in the past – without drama. Thanks, guys!
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