Expat Rentals

What Expat Rentals does

Expat Rentals is a privately held, Amsterdam-based real estate services firm founded in 2004 that specializes in assisting expatriates with finding rental properties in the Dutch capital. According to firmographic data, the company operates with a lean team of 1-10 employees and is led by founder and owner Klaas Bakker. Its core offering centers on full-service property management and rental placement support targeted at the expatriate segment of the Amsterdam housing market.

The company serves a narrow but well-defined geographic footprint centered on Amsterdam and adjacent municipalities within the Randstad conurbation. Available service detail indicates the firm operates as a full-service real estate agency, bundling rental placement and sales facilitation with ancillary professional services including mortgage advice, legal advice, property photography, energy label procurement, property measurement and point calculation, and ongoing property management. This one-stop-shop model is delivered through a single point of contact, designed to reduce the coordination burden on clients—particularly expats unfamiliar with Dutch housing regulations and language.

The business model is transaction-based, generating revenue primarily through placement and transaction commissions on rental and sale deals, supplemented by fees from ancillary professional services. Pricing is not standardized but is visible on listings: rental properties listed range from €2,350 to €3,500 per month, while sale listings range from €450,000 to €915,000 (costs koper). The customer base spans three primary segments—expatriates, first-time starters, and private/business investors—and customer testimonials are exclusively individual end-users. The firm has accumulated 650+ customer reviews with an average rating of 4.7/5, reflecting two decades of operational continuity and a recognized local brand despite its small scale.

Name

Expat Rentals

Legal name

Orange Real Estate

Website

https://expatrentals.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Expat Rentals is an Amsterdam-based full-service real estate agency founded in 2004 that helps expatriates find rental properties and manages transactions across the Amsterdam metropolitan area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Real Estate Services

NAICS

Residential Property Managers (531311)

SIC

Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Single-Family Rental (SFR) Property Management (BPAJAFAB)

Keywords

• Expat rental services
• Property management
• Residential real estate
• Amsterdam housing search
• Real estate agency

Headquarters

HQ city

Amsterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Real Estate Transaction Fees: The company earns fees from facilitating property sales and rentals. They charge commission for rental placement and sale services, with visible pricing on listings ranging from €2,350 to €3,500 per month for rentals and €450,000 to €915,000 for sales.
2. Professional Services: Additional services including mortgage advice, legal advice, photography, energy labels, point assessments, and property measurements generate supplementary revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Expat Rentals is a full-service real estate agency that assists expatriates in finding rental properties in Amsterdam and provides property management services. The company handles the complete real estate lifecycle for tenants and owners, including property search, viewings, contract negotiation, key handover, and ongoing property administration. It also facilitates residential property sales and offers ancillary services such as mortgage advice, legal advice, property photography, energy labels, and property measurements.

Product overview

Orange Real Estate offers a unified full-service real estate platform for Amsterdam and surrounding areas, combining rental and sales services with integrated supporting modules. The core offering includes rental assistance and property sales, supplemented by ancillary services such as mortgage advice, legal advice, property photography, energy labels, measurement services, and property management—all delivered through a single team and point of contact under one roof.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Real Estate Rental Services Full-service rental assistance for apartments and homes in Amsterdam and surrounding areas, including viewings, contract negotiation, and key handover support for tenants and expats.
• Real Estate Sales Services Property sales facilitation covering valuation, marketing, negotiation, and transaction completion from first viewing through key handover for buyers and sellers.
• Property Management Services Ongoing property administration and management for landlords and investors in Amsterdam and surrounding areas.

Quantifiable outcome

• Average customer rating of 4.7 out of 5 based on 650+ reviews

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Growing LemonminorOthersDigital agency responsible for website development and maintenance (growinglemon.nl)

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Makelaarsland: Makelaarsland is one of the largest Dutch real estate broker franchises, offering sales and rental services across the Netherlands. It competes with Orange for both private buyers/sellers and rental clients in the Amsterdam metro region.
• Eefje Voogd Makelaardij: Eefje Voogd is an Amsterdam-based boutique real estate agency focused on sales and rentals in central Amsterdam neighborhoods. It overlaps Orange's specialist-local-agent model and targets similar high-end and expat rental clientele.
• Rotsvast: Rotsvast is a Netherlands-based full-service residential property management company that lets, manages and administrates rental homes on behalf of landlords. Like Orange, it serves investor-owners and individual landlords with a hands-off rental proposition in Dutch cities.
• Von Poll Real Estate: Von Poll is a European real estate firm with offices across Dutch cities including Amsterdam, offering sales and rental brokerage for premium residential properties and serving international buyers. Comparable to Orange in serving international and expat clientele in the Netherlands.
• ERA Nederland: ERA is a global real estate franchise with a significant Dutch network providing residential sales, rentals and property management. Overlaps with Orange on full-service brokerage to private individuals and investors in Amsterdam-area markets.
• KWB Makelaars: KWB Makelaars is a Dutch real estate agency offering sales, rental and valuation services in the Amsterdam metropolitan area. Competes with Orange on residential sales and lettings and serves similar starter and investor segments.

Others

• Pararius: Pararius is one of the largest Dutch online rental listing platforms, aggregating properties from many agencies including those serving Amsterdam expats. Not a direct competitor for full-service brokerage but a key channel/alternative for both Orange and its customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ExpatsRentals
• Facebookfacebook.com/expatrentalsamsterdam
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/expatrentals

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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