The housing platform for first-time buyers.

Exclusive houses. Fixed prices.

Starter in the housing market?

We understand that as a starter, things can be just a little more difficult. Are you buying your first home? Then you are a starter for us and get priority on our exclusive housing offer!

Whether you are 18 or 65, living at home or renting: we offer you personal guidance at every step of your search and buying process. This is how we make buying your first home a lot fairer. And above all, achievable.

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Selling your house quickly and at no cost?

We'll match you with the right buyer in no time. Without fees, backtracking buyers and endless negotiations. And the best part: you give first-time buyers a fair chance at buying a house.

They helped me get a house quickly! Friendly and professional staff who are easily accessible.

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We received fantastic help from Billy. He called us because he saw a house come by that completely met our needs. It was an instant hit!

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Sake helped me buy my dream apartment in De Pijp. I couldn't have done it without him.

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The contact with the broker was great. I felt really helped through the whole process!

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More stories of first-time buyers who thought it was impossible to buy a home

5

Sake helped us close on our dream home, where we didn't get a viewing until the day of the bid closing.

Although it was slightly outside his scope of work and not the most interesting offer, he managed to convince the selling broker to recommend us to the seller.

I would recommend him to help other expats in their search for a house in the Netherlands.

Rama Wicaksana Cahyo Nusantara
5

Buying a house in Amsterdam is quite an experience. It took us 8 months and the support of Sake and his team was essential. We are very satisfied with their service.

Matheus Fialho
5

We bought our house with Sake's help. It couldn't have been any quicker. We had met him in the morning, had a viewing in the afternoon, made an offer and the next day it was accepted.

Sake made sure the process was effortless. He helped us every step of the way and arranged everything (he put us in touch with a mortgage broker, a building inspection, a notary, etc.).

Absolutely worth the investment. Highly recommended!

Oh, and at the end he gave us a bottle of champagne and a handy checklist of the next steps after the key transfer.

Matthew Timothy
5

It was a great experience to have Sake as our real estate agent! He makes what seems complicated easy, takes the time to explain everything and gives his advice. We found our home within a few months and throughout the trip he was always available and responsive when we needed him. We definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a home. Thank you Sake!

Roberta C
5

Really great help from Sake with the purchase of our first house. Buying a house can be very stressful at times. Sake has a lot of expertise and is always calm which is very nice at such moments ;) he is easy to reach and switches very quickly. In addition, he put us in touch with several relevant parties which made the whole purchase go smoothly. I will definitely use homeup again the next time we buy a house!

Rixt Kleinjan
5

I had an excellent experience with Sake!

From our first meeting to receiving the house keys, the entire process took less than a month - an incredibly quick and smooth process. Sake was friendly, helpful and professional throughout the process, making me feel supported every step of the way.

I especially appreciated his approach, giving me the freedom to view the house at my own pace and on my own schedule. That made the process comfortable and stress-free. When I was ready, he took over the negotiations and closing seamlessly, making a fair deal. His expertise and efficiency made all the difference.

Thank you, Sake, for your excellent service! Highly recommended.

Saddam Hussain
5

Last month we managed to secure our first house for sale in Amsterdam with the help of Sake from Homeup. The process went very smoothly and the guidance throughout the period worked perfectly for us. We could ask all our questions and we received good and critical feedback. We have now moved into our house (very happy!) and we are extremely grateful to Homeup for the pleasant purchase guidance. Highly recommended for every starter!

Celine van der Kooi
5

We were very well guided in buying our first home, very nice!

Chantal Folman
5

Sake was very helpful from the first moment I met him. He charges reasonable rates and helped me find the apartment I wanted in one go. He really knows how to deal with an expat and arranges everything without too much hassle for people who are new to the Dutch real estate market. He also put me in touch with a mortgage broker who offered us a very reasonable interest rate (the lowest you can get in the current market conditions). I highly recommend everyone to consult Sake during their real estate purchase, especially in a competitive market like Amsterdam.

Yusuf Kar

A successful housing career for first-time buyers

Buying a home. Many first-timers want it, few succeed. You hear stories about the tight housing market, rising mortgage interest rates, hassles with banks and overbidding.

Stories that make you think: as a starter, how am I ever going to get in on this? And where should I start when I'm new to the housing market? We know those doubts. That's why we are changing the housing market. For buyers and sellers.

Why and how do we do that?

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The key to your own front door starts with us.

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