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housetective

We Verify the Legal
Owner in 24 Hours–
Guaranteed, or It’s Free!

We guarantee legal ownership verification in just 24-hours. If we fail, we pay YOU! No surprises, just security.

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    Reduce Risk of Getting Scammed
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    Complete Landlord Check
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    Peace of Mind, Stress Free Renting
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What We Do For Your Protection.

  • Housing inspection step 1 personalized consultation

    1. Ownership
    Verification

    We verify the legal owner of the property to ensure you're dealing with the rightful owner.

  • Inspection step 2 comprehensive inspection

    2. Landlord
    Registration

    Our experts verify the landlord’s business registration to confirm their legitimacy and compliance.

  • Inspection step 3 detailed reporting

    3. Detailed
    Reporting

    Receive a report with our findings and advice on what to do if the owner and landlord are different.

1. Ownership Verification

We conduct a thorough ownership verification to provide transparency and peace of mind before you rent. Our process includes verifying the legal owner, ensuring you know exactly who you're dealing with and confirming that the landlord is the rightful owner of the property.

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    Rent from Abroad with Confidence
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    Know Exactly Who You're Renting From
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    Make Payments with Peace of Mind
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    Minimize the Risk of Scams
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2. Landlord Registration

Our inspector will verify if the landlord’s business is registered in the Netherlands, ensuring you're dealing with a legitimate landlord and not someone trying to take advantage of you, especially as an easy victim while you're abroad.

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    One Step Ahead of Scammers
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    Avoid Legal Issues
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    Work with a Compliant Landlord
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    Confidence in Your Rental
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3. Detailed Reporting

After our search, we provide a comprehensive report with all our findings, including advice on what to do next. This allows you to verify if the owner and landlord are the same. If they’re not, you’ll know exactly how to approach the landlord for clarification.

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    Verification of Legal Owner in 1-Day
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    No Surprises Upon Arriving, Just Security
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    Insights For A Well Informed Decision
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    Answers to All Your Questions
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Trusted by Expats andStudents.

Our experts have helped 1.000+ expats and students and saved €1.200.000+ in potential losses.

Amsterdam

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"Housetective's thorough inspection and in-depth neighborhood report gave me the confidence to sign my lease without any worries from abroad."

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- Alejandro

Delft

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"Saved me from a potential scam. Their detailed inspection report and photos gave me complete peace of mind before I even arrived. Would  recommend to students."

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- Lola

Utrecht

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"They saved me from a scammer. Their report and insights helped me make an informed decision without viewing the room myself. Highly recommended."

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- Tom

Eindhoven

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"As a student, I was nervous about renting from abroad, but housetective made the process simple and stress-free. Their room analysis helped me a lot."

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- Marco

Leiden

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"Thanks to their service, I didn't fall into the Airbnb scam. Their owner check showed me that the supposed landlord was not the legal owner of the room."

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- Louise

Groningen

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“Their room inspection showed the state of the room was like the advertisement. They helped me with my first rental in the Netherlands. Great experience.”

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- Mody

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Owner Check

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Frequently Asked Questions.

How do I know if the rental property owner is legitimate?

We conduct a thorough owner verification, checking property registration, ownership, and legal status to ensure the landlord is legitimate, providing peace of mind before you commit.

What does the owner check report include?

The report provides comprehensive details, including the legal owner of the property and verification of the landlord’s rightful registration, ensuring you have all the information you need to rent with confidence.

How long does it take to complete the inspection process?

Our inspection process is completed within 24 hours, with a detailed report delivered promptly to help you make timely decisions.

Can I customize the inspection based on my needs?

Yes, we offer flexible packages customized to your needs, allowing you to focus on specific aspects. Just reach out to us!