American Family Relocates to Amsterdam with Great Expatation
Recently, one of our clients was featured in Het Parool, sharing the story behind their family’s relocation from the United States to Amsterdam.
For this American family, moving to the Netherlands was about much more than simply finding a house. It was about creating a calmer, safer and healthier future for their children and building a new life in Europe.
At Great Expatation, we assisted the family remotely while they were still living in the United States. Through online viewings and personal guidance throughout the process, we successfully helped them secure a family home in Amsterdam.
Their story gives a beautiful and honest insight into what an international relocation truly looks like: moving abroad with children, navigating the Amsterdam housing market from overseas, adjusting to a new culture, and starting over in a completely new country.
Moving from the US to Amsterdam
The family relocated from the United States to Amsterdam in search of a different lifestyle and environment for their children. In the article, they describe wanting a life that feels calmer, safer and more connected.
Relocating to the Netherlands from abroad is an exciting step, but it also comes with many practical and emotional challenges. Especially for expats and families moving from the US to Amsterdam, the housing search can often be one of the most stressful parts of the relocation process.
Finding Expat Housing in Amsterdam from Abroad
Like many international clients, the family started their housing search remotely while still living in America.
At Great Expatation, we regularly assist expats and international families with remote house searches in Amsterdam and throughout the Netherlands. Through video viewings, local market expertise and direct communication with landlords and agents, we help clients successfully secure housing before arriving in the Netherlands.
According to the article, the family immediately felt connected to the apartment during the second online viewing and decided they wanted to move forward with the property.
Relocating to the Netherlands as an
American Family
International relocation is about much more than paperwork and housing. It is about helping families feel at home in a completely new environment.
For many Americans relocating to the Netherlands through the DAFT visa or other international work opportunities, Amsterdam offers a different pace of life, more walkability, strong international communities and a family-friendly environment.
At Great Expatation, we support clients throughout the full relocation process, including:
• Expat housing searches
• Remote viewings
• Rental and buying assistance
• School and daycare guidance
• Utility setup support
• Immigration and visa partner referrals
• Local settling-in support
Featured in Het Parool
In the Het Parool article, the family shared their experience of relocating to Amsterdam and adapting to life in the Netherlands.
A few short excerpts from the article:
“We don’t want to romanticize it, but life feels calmer, freer, safer and more human than in the US.”
“When we saw this apartment, we immediately knew we wanted to live there.”
“We live here with a lot of gratitude.”
Helping Expats Build a New Life in the Netherlands
Every relocation story is different, and we are grateful to support clients during such an important transition in their lives.
Whether you are moving from the US to Amsterdam, relocating through the DAFT visa program, or searching for expat housing in the Netherlands from abroad, our goal is always to make the process as smooth and personal as possible.
We are incredibly grateful to have been part of this family’s relocation journey and proud that Great Expatation was mentioned in Het Parool.
