Van Der Meulen Makelaars B.V.

Van der Meulen Makelaars heeft ons fantastisch geholpen bij het vinden van nieuwe huurders. Snel, vriendelijk en altijd bereid om mee te denken over de best passende optie. Van het adverteren tot het hele selectieproces: alles verliep soepel en professioneel. Ook daarna stonden ze nog open voor vragen. Echt top service, zeker een aanrader!

Be extremely cautious if you are considering renting from Van der Meulen Makelaars. My two-year lease ended with an unjustified deduction of more than €550 from my deposit, combined with misleading statements and unnecessary stress. A few days before my move-out, their employee, Aron, conducted an inspection. He clearly said: 'It looks like no one has ever lived here – it's perfect. Exactly as it should be.' This statement gave me confidence, since we had thoroughly cleaned and maintained the apartment. Apart from a small mistake – some crumbs in the oven from cooking the previous evening – the apartment was neat, undamaged, and exactly as I had received it. I even recorded a full video tour to document the condition. After my move-out, I expected to get my deposit back quickly. Instead, I heard nothing for a week. Only after I asked did they suddenly respond and accused me of leaving the apartment 'extremely dirty,' claiming various unspecified items were missing and that the chairs were 'broken.' Initially, they specifically accused me of missing items, including the TV stand and kettle. When I promptly provided video evidence clearly showing these items were on top of the table, their only response was: 'Oh, we must have overlooked them,' after which they stopped responding altogether. It remains astonishing and suspicious how meticulously they inspected and documented minor issues like dust behind heavy furniture, yet somehow managed to overlook clearly visible large items. Despite this clear video evidence, they still deducted €250 from my deposit under the vague category 'missing items.' In reality, the chairs were not broken at all. They showed only normal wear – flaking synthetic leather after two years of daily use. I had already paid monthly fees (€100-150 per month) that explicitly covered normal wear. However, on their final invoice, they did not even specifically mention the chairs, but charged me €250 under a vague and unclear category 'missing items.' Initially, they refused to specify exactly what was missing. Furthermore, they charged me €306,32 for cleaning services that were hired 25 days after my move-out. Shockingly enough, the parking costs of the cleaning company were included in this – an expense that clearly should not be charged to the tenant, further emphasizing the unreasonable and unfair nature of their charges. When I immediately offered to return and carry out any necessary cleaning work, especially the small issue with the oven, they refused, stating it was 'too late.' Worse still, I had been explicitly informed that my lease could not be renewed because the landlord had stated the apartment would be sold. Trusting their word, I moved with my two young children immediately, which caused significant problems in finding new housing. Ultimately, we ended up in temporary accommodation. Although I currently am not sure if the apartment has actually been sold, this situation has caused me a lot of problems and heightened my doubts about their true intentions. This experience has given me the feeling that I was exploited and misled. It seems to follow a pattern: They reassure tenants verbally upon check-out. Then they remain silent about the deposit return. Weeks later, they suddenly claim there are cleaning issues, that items are missing or damage has occurred. They refuse offers from the tenant to resolve minor issues themselves. Ultimately, they deduct large amounts from the deposit with exaggerated claims. I am going to take legal action to get my deposit back and prevent others from facing similar issues. I have given Van der Meulen Makelaars and the landlord time to respond and explained why the deductions were unjustified, but they ignored me. Because they refused to resolve it, I will go to court the next workday. I am sharing this review to help future tenants avoid the same stress and injustice.

Excellent, well-communicating and reliable realtor. Helped me find a house in Groningen from Breda, where he found a top property for me above expectations.

We have already been renting out our house for three years through Van der Meulen Makelaars, and we are extremely satisfied with their service. From the beginning, communication was clear and professional. The team is involved, reliable, and actively thinks along to get the maximum out of the rental. Thanks to their local knowledge and network, we have consistently had good tenants, and any questions or maintenance issues were handled quickly and efficiently. In short: Van der Meulen Makelaars is an absolute recommendation for anyone who wants to rent out worry-free!

Very nice and pleasant landlord. They say what they do, and do what they say. Issues are taken seriously and moreover resolved quickly and properly. Also easily accessible when needed.

Well helped! Professional and customer-friendly, arrived at a nice spot.

I had an excellent experience with Van der Meulen Makelaars when finding my new apartment. The communication was perfect from start to finish; agent Aaron was always available to answer my questions and keep me informed, making me feel supported and valued as a customer. Their friendly and approachable attitude made the entire process pleasant. A real recommendation!

Incredibly well helped by this company, compliments!

I was very well helped! Very friendly and helpful. I would definitely recommend them!

Incredibly well assisted by Van der Meulen Makelaars. Extremely friendly and helpful. Glad I chose this agency! A real recommendation.

Very satisfied with the service. A pleasant combination of professionalism and personal attention. Enjoyable and fast communication with sound market knowledge. Thanks to this realtor, the process went smoothly and adequately. Recommended for everyone looking for a reliable and expert realtor.

Van Der Meulen Makelaars helped us a lot in house viewing, contract drafting, and negotiation. They are friendly and easily accessible.

Last year, we approached Van der Meulen Makelaars for an apartment they were offering and I must say that they exceeded our expectations in every aspect. From the very first moment, the staff were very helpful and friendly and they provided us with all sorts of information and guidance, something that we as internationals moving to Groningen greatly appreciated. From the first conversation until the final signing of the rental agreement, they supported us at every step and took the time to listen to our wishes and preferences. After a year of living here, they still continue to support us wherever needed. Recently, they guided us through signing an energy contract, clearly explaining all the implications and helping us navigate through the various available options. I can wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable and helpful real estate agency in Groningen!

Very kind real estate agents, I was helped nicely, quick responses and clear communication. Perfect party if you are looking for something in Groningen! I found a nice apartment in the city of Groningen through van der Meulen, very happy :)

Very satisfied with Van der Meulen Makelaars, good cooperation and professional.

Top company. As an expat in the Netherlands, house hunting is very stressful, but Van der Meulen made finding a home easy. Great staff and more than willing to quickly answer questions and explain the Dutch rental procedure.

Fast responses, friendly realtor and pleasant communication

Toen we besloten terug te verhuizen naar Nederland, stonden we voor de praktisch onmogelijke opgave om een ​​nieuw huis te vinden voor ons gezin in een oververhitte huurmarkt. En toen kwam Van der Meulen Makelaars in beeld. Vriendelijk, professioneel, betrouwbaar en met een razendsnelle reactie. Het hele proces van het zoeken en vinden van een huis had niet prettiger kunnen verlopen en ze hebben in alle opzichten ons droomhuis voor ons gevonden. Op zoek naar een huis in Groningen? Doe jezelf een plezier en neem contact op met Van der Meulen Makelaars voor een stressvrije huizenjacht in deze prachtige hoofdstad van Noord-Nederland.

Het is een zeer prettige ervaring om met V.d.M.Makelaars samen te werken: heldere communicatie, snelle reacties, informatief en vriendelijk, een zeer positieve indruk!

We moved to the Netherlands with my husband last June and we thought it would be difficult to find a rental property, but we were lucky to come into contact with Van Der Meulen Makelaars. The entire process with them went much smoother than we had expected. The real estate agent we contacted, Aron, was very helpful and worked well with us.

Neat, professional, solution-oriented and clear & smooth communication. Make an effort for the tenant and don't treat you like a number. Good experience!

Excellent service, well informed and mediated

Deliciously smooth and great. Thank you 👍…

Aron was really a nice and helpful real estate agent! He answered our e-mails and messages and did his best to find a home for us. I can wholeheartedly recommend their services!

Het huis had een prachtig uitzicht, hoge plafonds en grote ramen. Het lag dicht genoeg bij het centrum, had een gerenoveerd interieur en een klein maar fijn en rustig balkon. Alles was zoals verwacht en zelfs meer. Bedankt voor de geweldige ervaring!

Nice company and pleasant collaboration!

We recently furnished and temporarily rented out our home under the management of Van der Meulen Makelaars. We can highly recommend them: friendly and pleasant towards both tenant and landlord, accurate, fast and clear in agreements, explanation and the contract.

Van der Meulen Realty is a skilled and reliable company. They do what they promise.

Van Der Muelen Makelaars heeft me enorm geholpen bij het vinden van het juiste appartement in Groningen. Aron was zeer professioneel en maakte mijn verhuizing een stuk makkelijker!

The company works very well. Aron was excellent from the start until moving into our house. He helped us immensely with our move from Portugal to Groningen. Thank you very much.

A 10/10, I would recommend it. It was a pleasure working with Aron, super helpful, kind, respectful and he made a stressful period in our lives a lot easier. Thank you very much for everything. Very satisfied.

Uitstekende hulp gedurende het hele huurproces!

Very helpful and friendly people. My requests and questions were always answered quickly and correctly.

They are very unprofessional and unpleasant to deal with. They hand over their property in a dirty state and refuse to address this when confronted about it. They often refer to personal insults and rude remarks when they come by personally. They only fix things that cannot be repaired and never need maintenance. They invent any excuse to withhold your deposit and do not follow professional or legal procedures. Unfortunately, they are a housing mafia. I would avoid them!

Van der Meulen Makelaars helped us find 5 properties for our new employees. Very pleasant contact and good feedback along the way. If you are looking for a property in Groningen, I can definitely recommend this real estate agency!

VDM Real Estate was able to find a beautiful spot for me in the center of Groningen. They also helped me with friendly and pleasant communication!

I found the people from this real estate agency helpful and they reacted quickly to problems as soon as they arose, and they were honest and direct in their actions. As a tenant I would definitely recommend them.

Van der Meulen realtor Aron is a friendly man, responds quickly. Problem with the boiler neatly solved.

Very well and quickly assisted. Visited my new place within a week, signed the rental agreement and received the keys. Thanks for the good service! I am super satisfied. :-)

I have been renting through Van der Meulen Makelaars for more than 10 years. Pleasant and accurate cooperation and excellent service!

22 years of good experiences with van der Meulen real estate agents regarding representation of interests, brainstorming about renovation, rental advice etc. Partly because I live in The Hague, it feels familiar.

For more than 15 years, the team at Van der Meulen has expertly managed our charming 19th-century Groningen Schippershuisje (Skipper's House), with a view of the Noorderplantsoen and just ten minutes' walk from the center. Judith and I are fortunate that the team at Van der Meulen represents us, as they only manage top properties. For homeowners who do not yet live in Groningen and are looking for a professional and involved real estate agent for the marketing and management of their property in Groningen, Van der Meulen Makelaars is your first choice. For potential tenants seeking a luxurious living experience during their stay in Groningen, Van der Meulen Makelaars is your best choice. On both sides of the comparison: you are always well taken care of with the team at Van der Meulen Makelaars! Sincerely, Frank & Judith, Washington, DC

Van der Meulen Real Estate were very helpful and professional. They are very attentive and willing to take that extra step to solve personal issues. I am glad that I worked with them!

Now rented a property twice through van der Meulen. One of the few real estate agents in Groningen who respond quickly, have pleasant communication and provide quick service when there's something wrong with the property.

It was quite a task to find a house in Groningen where we could move in directly. Mr. Aron and his team were very helpful and had a lot of understanding for our wishes and circumstances. They advised us on the best house to move into directly with our family. We were very satisfied with the location of the house, closer to an international school. Very conveniently located for children's education. Van der Meulen Makelaars is a very flexible and pleasant team to find a house in Groningen.

Thanks to van der Meulen, I found an apartment in no time at all. Very friendly and skilled. Also very responsive and accessible. Really great. I definitely recommend them. Thank you very much, van der Meulen real estate agents! Truly very happy with you and the work you have done.

Alles verliep vlot en we konden al in Canada een woning vinden en het contract tekenen, wat de verhuizing naar Groningen een stuk minder stressvol maakte. Anne legde alles heel duidelijk uit en was altijd erg geduldig met ons. Het hele team is fantastisch; het zijn oprechte, betrouwbare mensen die professioneel en snel reageren.

With the help of Anne I have found a fantastic apartment. She was always very helpful and pleasant to deal with. A real recommendation!