Amsterdam · The Netherlands
Commercial real estate in the Netherlands,
assessed through an investor's eyes
Whether you are investing in a warehouse or an office building, buying residential or hotel property, or settling staff in the Netherlands, one dedicated advisor at Adamhousing handles your project from start to finish.
Our strengths
We have bought, held and managed multiple properties ourselves through several market cycles, so our judgement rests on first-hand experience.
Years of serving Chinese companies and private investors, with many completed purchases and leases.
We know how location, lease structure and tenant demand shape commercial property, and use that to find the right building for you.
We screen and negotiate by the same standards we apply to our own investments, aiming for a solid annual return.
About us
Adamhousing is an Amsterdam-based investment advisory firm focused on commercial real estate. Our core is warehouses and office buildings, and we also handle residential and hotel projects as well as staff relocation for companies.
What sets us apart: our founder is an investor too.
We care about your long-term return, not only the closing. We assess every project as if it were our own: whether it is worth buying, whether the return will last, and how future plans may affect it. You get a straight answer on each.
Our founder has worked in Dutch real estate for more than 10 years and is an active property investor: buying and selling residential property, and handling letting and day-to-day property management. From choosing a property, negotiating and completing the purchase to finding tenants, signing leases, arranging repairs and collecting rent, our founder has done every step first-hand.
On the commercial side, our founder has been involved in leasing and acquisition projects for warehouses, office buildings, retail units and hotels, and knows how location, lease structure and transaction process differ for each type of property.
Because the work covers both investing and managing, every project is assessed by an investor’s standards: whether it is worth buying, whether the rent will hold up, and where the risks are. You get a straight answer on each.
Why Adamhousing
We follow Dutch investment policy, government planning and market shifts, so you see opportunities and risks early.
From site selection, negotiation and purchase to letting, property management and staff relocation, one dedicated advisor stays with you throughout.
We work smoothly with notaries, banks and lawyers, and explain every step and every cost in advance.
We speak with you in Chinese and deal with all Dutch parties on your behalf.
Services
Commercial warehouses
ForLogistics, trading and e-commerce companies that need European storage and distribution; investors seeking stable rental income.
- Site analysis based on port, motorway and labour access
- Review of lease structure and tenant quality
- Coordination of technical and legal due diligence through to transfer
Office buildings
ForCompanies setting up a Dutch headquarters or office; investors holding long term for rental income.
- Office locations compared on transport, talent and client reach
- Side-by-side figures for buying versus leasing
- Lease negotiation and move-in support
Residential property
ForOwner-occupiers, tenants and buy-to-let investors.
- Homes shortlisted for owner-occupation or letting
- Achievable rent calculated under Dutch rent rules
- Tenant search and management after completion
Hotels & other commercial projects
ForInstitutional and private investors seeking operating income.
- Review of operating figures and management contracts
- Permits, zoning and redevelopment potential assessed
- Handover coordinated between operator and all parties
Client cases
A few representative projects from recent years. Client names are withheld for privacy.
Buying and managing homes for staff of Chinese companies in the Netherlands
Employees of Chinese companies in the Netherlands wanted to buy a home to live in or as an investment, but did not know the local market, process or costs.
- Advice on buying and investing, based on whether the home was for own use or to let
- Shortlisting, viewings, negotiation and purchase
- Letting or selling afterwards, plus long-term property management
Clients bought in the Netherlands with confidence, and their investment properties have delivered strong returns through letting and holding.
Connecting a cross-border e-commerce company with a local Dutch warehouse
A cross-border e-commerce company expanding into Europe needed reliable local warehousing in the Netherlands to ship closer to its customers.
- Mapped volumes, product categories and delivery area
- Introduced and compared local warehouses on location, cost and service
- Supported the negotiation and followed the set-up through
The company now has local warehousing in the Netherlands and ships to customers across Europe from there.
Choosing an office and settling staff for a company expanding abroad
A Chinese company opening an office in the Netherlands needed the right location, as well as housing and practical support for its posted staff.
- Compared office locations on transport, talent and client reach
- Viewings, negotiation and signing
- Found homes for staff near the office and helped with municipal registration, bank accounts and other settling-in matters
The office and staff housing were ready at the same time, so the team could start work soon after arriving.
Why the Netherlands
The Netherlands is the EU's front door. Europe's largest port, Rotterdam, sits at the mouth of the Rhine, and goods move on by inland shipping, rail, road and pipeline into Germany, Belgium, France and the rest of the EU. Add Schiphol's air cargo, and sea, land and air all meet within one small country. That keeps Dutch warehouses and offices in demand from European and global companies.
- 428.4million t
- Cargo handled by the Port of Rotterdam in 2025, Europe's key logistics gateway
- 14.2million TEU
- Containers handled by the Port of Rotterdam in 2025
- 12,600hectares
- Area of the Port of Rotterdam, the largest port in Europe
- 1,000+ ports
- Over 500 deep-sea, short-sea and feeder services link Rotterdam with more than 1,000 ports worldwide
- 1.44million t
- Air cargo at Schiphol in 2025, about 98% of Dutch air freight
- 0restrictions
- Nationality restrictions on foreign buyers: foreign individuals and companies can buy residential and commercial property directly
Where warehouse demand is
The Rotterdam port area and Moerdijk take in sea containers. The area around Schiphol serves air cargo and high-value e-commerce. Tilburg–Waalwijk and Venlo lie on the corridor into Germany and host many large distribution centres.
Where office demand is
Amsterdam's Zuidas is home to financial institutions and international headquarters. Rotterdam, The Hague and Utrecht each have their own business base, and Eindhoven builds on the Brainport high-tech region.
Sources: Port of Rotterdam Authority (2025 throughput, port profile), Schiphol cargo statistics (2025), IPE Real Assets on Dutch logistics hubs, European Land Registry Association (ELRA) on foreign buyers.
How we work
- 1Week 1
Briefing
Your goals, budget, preferred area and timeline
- 21–3 weeks
Tailored plan
We shortlist projects against policy and market conditions and advise
- 3Scheduled around your trip
Viewings
On-site visits with pros, cons and local planning explained
- 4Usually 2–4 months
Negotiation & purchase
We negotiate for you and follow through to signing and transfer
- 5Ongoing
Letting & management
Finding tenants, day-to-day management and regular reports
This process applies to every type of project. Timings are indicative and depend on the project.
Staff relocation to the Netherlands
When your company is setting up in the Netherlands, we help each posted employee settle in, so every person and family has a suitable home and can focus on work quickly.
Housing
Homes matched to commute, budget and family, with viewings, contract support and move-in.
Settling in
Municipal registration, bank account, health insurance, transport, daily shopping and more.
Schooling
An overview of international and local schools, and help with admissions.
Ongoing support
After move-in, we stay reachable for any housing or day-to-day questions.
Frequently asked questions
FAQThe questions Chinese companies and investors ask most often when buying in the Netherlands. Every project is different, so we go through your own situation in the consultation.
Can foreigners buy property in the Netherlands?
Yes. There are no nationality restrictions. Foreign individuals and companies can buy residential and commercial property, and you do not need to live in the Netherlands. Some municipalities require certain homes to be owner-occupied, and that rule applies to every buyer equally.
What taxes and costs apply when buying?
The main one is transfer tax (overdrachtsbelasting). Rates for 2026:
- Commercial property (warehouses, offices, hotels): 10.4%
- Homes that are not owner-occupied (buy-to-let): 8%, down from 10.4% as of 2026
- Owner-occupied homes: 2%
New buildings within two years of first use are usually subject to 21% VAT instead. On top of that come notary fees, land registry fees, and the cost of valuation and technical and legal due diligence.
How does the buying process work?
The usual steps: offer and negotiation, signing the purchase agreement, completing due diligence and financing conditions, then signing the deed of transfer at a civil-law notary (notaris) and registering it with the Land Registry (Kadaster). The purchase price is paid through the notary's client account, so money and ownership change hands at the same moment.
Should I buy personally or through a company?
Both are possible and the tax outcome differs. A Dutch company (BV) pays corporate income tax: in 2026, 19% on the first €200,000 of profit and 25.8% above that. Investment property held privately is generally taxed in Box 3. A tax advisor should work out which suits you, and we can put you in touch with one.
Can non-residents get a mortgage in the Netherlands?
Dutch banks generally require residential mortgage borrowers to be registered as living in the Netherlands. Non-resident investors usually buy with their own funds or finance through international or home-country banks. Commercial property loans are available but usually require a higher share of equity.
What are warehouse and office leases like?
Dutch law classes warehouses and offices as ‘230a business premises’. Landlord and tenant are fairly free to agree the term, rent reviews and renewal, and tenants have less protection than in retail and hospitality premises (‘290’). Terms of five years or more are common, and rent is usually indexed to inflation each year.
What rules apply to letting homes?
Since July 2024 the Affordable Rent Act (Wet betaalbare huur) regulates mid-market rents as well. The maximum rent follows the housing points system (WWS), and every home up to 186 points is covered. New leases are in principle open-ended. Before buying a home to let, calculate the achievable rent from its points.
How do you charge?
We charge a service fee per project and agree the scope and fee with you before we start.
Information as of October 2026, for general guidance only and not tax or legal advice. Please rely on your tax advisor, lawyer and notary for your specific case.
We assess every project
as if we were investing ourselves.
Adamhousing
Book a one-to-one consultation
Looking for a warehouse or office, buying a home, investing in a hotel, or moving a team to the Netherlands? Get in touch and we will put together a plan for you.
FeesA service fee per project, agreed before we start.
- Contact
- Yangyang Du
- Phone
- +31 (0)6 2433 7990
- yyamsterdam
- Open a WhatsApp chat
- info@adam-housing.com
- City
- Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- Service area
- Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague, Utrecht, Tilburg, Venlo and Eindhoven, and throughout the Netherlands
- KvK
- 72222034 (Dutch Chamber of Commerce)
- VAT number
- NL002430730B10
- Response time
- Within 24 hours on working days
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