Repatriation & Relocation

Moving Back Home?

Leaving the Netherlands after years as an expat means juggling a hundred priorities — clearing out your Dutch property should not be one of them. 247 House Clearance specialises in remote house clearance for repatriating expats. Request a free, no-obligation quote from anywhere in the world.

You’ve probably already got a hundred things on your to-do list: finding a new home, arranging schools, starting a new job. Let us take the Dutch property clearance off your plate.

The Repatriation Challenge

Leaving the Netherlands after years as an expat creates a unique set of challenges:

The property is still full: You’ve shipped what you can, but there’s a houseful of furniture, appliances, and accumulated belongings that won’t fit in the container or aren’t worth shipping.

You’re already gone: Your flight is booked, your new life is starting, but the Dutch property needs to be emptied.

Time pressure: Rental contracts have end dates. Property sales need vacant possession. Work permits may be expiring.

The Dutch bureaucracy: Gemeente requirements, waste disposal rules, recycling certificates - it’s all in Dutch and you haven’t got time to figure it out.

We’ve designed our service specifically to solve these problems.

How It Works

Our process is built for international clients who can’t be physically present:

1. Video Assessment

Walk us through your property via WhatsApp or Zoom. Show us what needs to go, what you want to keep, and any areas of concern. We can do this call at a time that works for your time zone.

2. Custom Quote

Within 24 hours, you’ll receive a detailed quote and proposed timeline. No surprises, no hidden fees.

3. Item Sorting

Tell us which items to:

• Dispose of responsibly
• Donate to charity
• Sell (with value credited to your account)
• Ship to your new address
• Store temporarily

4. Execution

Our team arrives on the scheduled date and clears the property. You receive real-time photo updates throughout the day.

5. Handover

The property is left broom-clean and ready for inspection. Keys are returned to your landlord or estate agent. You receive a complete documentation package.

What Makes Us Different

We understand the expat experience. Language barriers, time zones, and bureaucratic requirements don’t intimidate us - we deal with them daily. Our English-speaking team handles everything so you can focus on your new life.

Experience with international clients: We’ve cleared properties for diplomats, multinational executives, international students, and families returning home. We know what you need.

True remote capability: Not just “we can answer emails” - we mean video assessments, photo documentation, digital contracts, and communication in your time zone.

Understanding of Dutch systems: We handle gemeente paperwork, recycling requirements, and landlord documentation. You don’t need to navigate the Dutch bureaucracy.

Shipping Items Abroad

Found furniture or belongings you actually want to keep? We can help arrange international shipping:

• Small shipments: Individual items shipped via courier
• Container sharing: Cost-effective for larger volumes
• Full container: For complete household shipments
• Specialist items: Art, antiques, and fragile items with appropriate packing

We work with established international shipping partners and can provide quotes for delivery to most destinations.

Timing Your Clearance

For repatriating expats, timing is often critical:

• Before departure: If possible, we can clear while you’re still in the country
• After departure: Our most common scenario - you’ve already left and we handle everything remotely
• Coordinated with shipping: Time the clearance to happen after your shipping container is collected
• Aligned with rental end date: Ensure the property is ready for final inspection

We recommend booking as early as possible, especially during popular relocation seasons (summer and end-of-year).

The Rental Deposit Question

Worried about getting your deposit back? Our rental handover service ensures your property meets inspection requirements. We can:

• Attend the final inspection on your behalf
• Handle minor repairs
• Provide professional cleaning
• Deal with any issues that arise

Many landlords try to make deductions for issues that shouldn’t count. Having a professional representative protects your interests.

Coverage

We help repatriating expats across the Netherlands, with particular expertise in expat-heavy areas like Amsterdam, The Hague, Rotterdam, and Utrecht.