PCW Housing

PCW Housing, rental agency for expats in Amsterdam

PCW Housing is a rental agency based in Amsterdam focused on letting homes to expat tenants. The company works with two distinct audiences: landlords who want to rent out their property and people looking for a rental in the city. According to its own presentation, the company has more than five years of experience, publishes more than fifty listings per month and has served more than 850 clients, with over one hundred Google reviews and a rating of 4.9 out of 5.

Letting to verified expat tenants

PCW Housing's business model relies on a base of pre-screened expat tenants and direct relationships with HR departments of multinationals. The company mentions links with companies such as Adyen, Amazon, KPMG, Tesla and Uber, among other organisations focused on international staff. According to the company, this network allows it to let most properties within around seven days of listing, thanks to a waiting list of already screened candidates.

Viewings are arranged Monday to Sunday, including evenings and weekends, with the stated aim of avoiding unnecessary void periods.

Services for landlords

The company offers landlords a full-service package at a fixed fee covering the entire letting process. The package includes:

• Initial interview and price estimate.
• Free photography and video.
• Property promotion on portals such as Funda and Pararius.
• Arranging viewings seven days a week.
• Strategic tenant screening.
• Contract drafting.
• Check-in and key handover.

In addition to individual homes, PCW Housing manages rental portfolios, residential complexes and new-build developments in the Netherlands.

Services for tenants

For those looking for a home, the agency provides a search service that gives access both to listings published on the open market and to off-market opportunities, thanks to its network of Amsterdam rental agents and property managers. The process includes an initial interview via a WhatsApp bot, personalised property search and selection, coordination and assistance with viewings, negotiation of contract terms, contract review, check-in assistance and support with setting up utilities. This search service is currently available only in Amsterdam.

Property catalogue

The website shows examples of properties already let, such as apartments on Kerkstraat, Klovenierswal and Westzaanstraat, with floor areas ranging from 50 to 158 square metres, monthly prices that ranged from 2,500 to 4,000 euros, excluding utilities, and various levels of furnishing. The company also publishes a page with completed rental projects.

Client reviews

The testimonials collected on the website highlight the team's transparency and efficiency, availability for weekend viewings and speed in placing tenants. One landlord notes that they managed to close the rental in three days despite a tight deadline, and one tenant emphasises the smooth communication throughout the process.

Location and contact

Keizersgracht 520-H, 1017 EK Amsterdam · Phone: 020 782 20 30 · Email: info@pcwhousing.nl · Hours: Monday to Saturday: 9:00 – 18:00