Expats:
Research First. Buying Second.
Expats:
Research First. Buying Second.
The only home-buying process designed around your life, not just the property.
A huge bonus was the guidance we received on our bidding strategy. If we had been searching on our own and relying solely on online estimates, we would have never even tried to go for this house (online platforms suggested bidding a much higher amount). Olga, however, recommended a much more realistic figure, which ended up winning on our very first bid! As a result, we got our dream home without overpaying.
A huge bonus was the guidance we received on our bidding strategy. If we had been searching on our own and relying solely on online estimates, we would have never even tried to go for this house (online platforms suggested bidding a much higher amount). Olga, however, recommended a much more realistic figure, which ended up winning on our very first bid! As a result, we got our dream home without overpaying.
Iuliia Katkova, June 2026
Iuliia Katkova, June 2026
We reached out to Expat Gate via a friend recommendation, and we couldn't have been happier! We were lucky to work with Olga, who supported us every step of the way. From the first introductory meeting to the signing of the deal, Olga was taking great care of us, always quick to reply to any questions and guide us through all the intricacies of the local housing market. She made this complex process smooth and efficient, and now we are happy first time homeowners!
We reached out to Expat Gate via a friend recommendation, and we couldn't have been happier! We were lucky to work with Olga, who supported us every step of the way. From the first introductory meeting to the signing of the deal, Olga was taking great care of us, always quick to reply to any questions and guide us through all the intricacies of the local housing market. She made this complex process smooth and efficient, and now we are happy first time homeowners!
Andrés Chait, April 2026
Andrés Chait, April 2026
My case was not easy at all: many requirements, restrictions, and things that had to align perfectly. That’s why it still feels kind of extraordinary that I found a great apartment in 7 weeks and won with the second bid. Luba and the Expat Gate team did an amazing (miraculous) job. This experience really showed me the value of working with real professionals who know how to strategise and negotiate in the Dutch housing market.
My case was not easy at all: many requirements, restrictions, and things that had to align perfectly. That’s why it still feels kind of extraordinary that I found a great apartment in 7 weeks and won with the second bid. Luba and the Expat Gate team did an amazing (miraculous) job. This experience really showed me the value of working with real professionals who know how to strategise and negotiate in the Dutch housing market.
Nina Vaisman, May 2026
Nina Vaisman, May 2026
Our services
Our services
Streamline your decision with our one-of-a-kind research.
Streamline your decision with our one-of-a-kind research.
Pre-Purchase Research
Choose the right place before you choose the right house. Make your biggest housing decision with the full picture, not guesswork. We help you understand where to buy before you decide what to buy.
€650
(incl. 21% VAT) One-time fee
Pre-Purchase Research
Choose the right place before you choose the right house. Make your biggest housing decision with the full picture, not guesswork. We help you understand where to buy before you decide what to buy.
€650
(incl. 21% VAT) One-time fee
Essential Home Buying Service
Expert guidance with an efficient approach to viewings. Includes your viewing tutorial, mandatory agent inspection after winning bid, plus full bidding strategy and purchase support along with our Pre-Purchase Research. (€650 value)
€3880
(incl. 21% VAT) Success fee
Essential Home Buying Service
Expert guidance with an efficient approach to viewings. Includes your viewing tutorial, mandatory agent inspection after winning bid, plus full bidding strategy and purchase support along with our Pre-Purchase Research. (€650 value)
€3880
(incl. 21% VAT) Success fee
Full Home Buying Service
Full support from search to keys, including our Personal Pre-Purchase Research (€650 value). Expert bidding strategies along with complete purchasing guidance.
€4880
(incl. 21% VAT) Success fee
Full Home Buying Service
Full support from search to keys, including our Personal Pre-Purchase Research (€650 value). Expert bidding strategies along with complete purchasing guidance.
€4880
(incl. 21% VAT) Success fee
Not your average real estate company.
We promise you:
Honesty and Integrity
If a property doesn't align with your 'why', we'll be upfront about it. Your satisfaction is our priority.
Priority support
Experience how we cut buying time from 5 months to 2.
VIP treatment
We dive deep into your lifestyle, preferences, and future goals to find a home that truly resonates with you.
Data driven insights
Our research creates winning strategies that make sellers choose our clients, even with competitive offers.
A message from our managing director
A message from our managing director
"We only buy if it aligns with your why."
"We only buy if it aligns with your why."
"We only buy if it aligns with your why."
I want to personally assure you that during the entire process, from the research to the final handshake, our main priority is to get you the home that fits you like a glove. We will never compromise on you why.
I want to personally assure you that during the entire process, from the research to the final handshake, our main priority is to get you the home that fits you like a glove. We will never compromise on you why.
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Market Insights
Read stories about the Dutch market & buyers who went before you.
May 13, 2026
by Anastasia Gaasenbeek
May 13, 2026
by Anastasia Gaasenbeek
May 8, 2026
by Anastasia Gaasenbeek
May 8, 2026
by Anastasia Gaasenbeek
Are we the best?
We are the only.
Are we the best?
We are the only.
Most agents help you buy square meters. We help you choose the right place for your life. Before we talk about houses, we look at the bigger picture: your lifestyle, your family rhythm, your career plans, your daily routines, your non-negotiables, and the version of life you are actually trying to build in the Netherlands. Because the wrong location is not just an inconvenience. It can mean stress, isolation, a second move, and a very expensive lesson. This is exactly why Expat Gate was created.
Most agents help you buy square meters. We help you choose the right place for your life. Before we talk about houses, we look at the bigger picture: your lifestyle, your family rhythm, your career plans, your daily routines, your non-negotiables, and the version of life you are actually trying to build in the Netherlands. Because the wrong location is not just an inconvenience. It can mean stress, isolation, a second move, and a very expensive lesson. This is exactly why Expat Gate was created.
It all started when Anastasia learned from a friend she had made a terrible mistake on the Dutch real estate market. Because most realtors do not dive deep into the (often hidden) preferences and choices that are involved with a new home, her friend and her husband did not discuss a major factor bef
After seeing how easily expats can make painful real estate decisions without the full picture, Anastasia redesigned the buying process around one simple principle: research first, buying second. With 3+ years of experience, 150+ pre-purchase decisions supported, and €75M+ in closed deals, we don’t just help you find a home. We help you understand where to look — and just as importantly, where not to look. That is why many of our clients secure their home in around 2 months, instead of the market average of 5. Working with expats is not one of the things we do. It is the only thing we do. Because buying a home abroad should feel clear, strategic and calm — not like guessing with half the information missing.
After seeing how easily expats can make painful real estate decisions without the full picture, Anastasia redesigned the buying process around one simple principle: research first, buying second. With 3+ years of experience, 150+ pre-purchase decisions supported, and €75M+ in closed deals, we don’t just help you find a home. We help you understand where to look — and just as importantly, where not to look. That is why many of our clients secure their home in around 2 months, instead of the market average of 5. Working with expats is not one of the things we do. It is the only thing we do. Because buying a home abroad should feel clear, strategic and calm — not like guessing with half the information missing.
We believe nobody deserves to go through this kind of stress, especially with a purchase which is supposed to bring joy and peace.
So we re-designed the process of home buying, and put a unique 3-phased research method in place, to give you all the information you need to make an informed decision and find your ideal home with us.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the source of data for Expat Gate Premium pre-purchase research?
How long will it take for my Premium research to be completed?
Will you help me find a morgage consultant, appraiser and notary?
I want to order the Home Buying Service from you. Will the cost of the research be included it in?
How do I contact your team?
What is the source of data for Expat Gate Premium pre-purchase research?
How long will it take for my Premium research to be completed?
Will you help me find a morgage consultant, appraiser and notary?
I want to order the Home Buying Service from you. Will the cost of the research be included it in?
How do I contact your team?
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We look forward to finding your ideal home.
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Looking to invest beyond Dutch borders? Our parent company,
provides data-driven investment property research across international markets
contact us:
team@expatgate.nl
Part of Expat Gate Global — international property research
Looking to invest beyond Dutch borders? Our parent company,
provides data-driven investment property research across international markets
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contact us:
team@expatgate.nl
Part of Expat Gate Global — international
property research
Looking to invest beyond Dutch borders?
Our parent company,
provides data-driven investment property
research across international markets
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team@expatgate.nl