The expat realtor of Groningen

Twenty-five years in Groningen real estate, and an eye trained in engineering. We handle the paperwork, the bidding wars, and protect you from overpaying, hidden defects, and contracts written for Dutch buyers.

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Partner of
IWCN
International Welcome Centre
Accredited by
MMCEPI
European ethics body
Member of
Vastgoed Nederland
Dutch broker association
What you are up against

this is not the market you know

You are making a major life decision in a system built in another language, moving at a speed that catches even locals off guard. Homes sell in days. The documents and paperwork are all in Dutch and it is your repsonsibilty to check it all. you start with a disadvantage, luckily that is also fixable.

It depends on how your agent works.

The practical difference

we do the heavy lifting.

We handle the communication between parties, the paperwork, and the viewings. You make the calls that matter and do not worry about anything else.

01

your agent, on call.

We work in a WhatsApp group with you and the team. Real time, in English. No phone trees, no waiting days for a return call.

Hi Martin, I saw this amazing 2 bedroom appartment near the city centre is it possible to have a viewing on thursday 2 pm?
5:42 PM ✓✓
Hi Louisa, I will contact the agent and confirm with you once I get the green light.
5:43 PM
02

a trusted network, already in place.

Mortgage advisors, notaries, structural surveyors, translators. Every partner you might need and all English-speaking.

Expat Groningen
Mortgage advisor
Tax advisor (30%)
Notary
Surveyor
Contractor
Insurance
Translator
03

you only pay a fee on succes

A €495 startup fee covers the first viewings and groundwork.

Day one
At closing
€495regardless
the full feeon success
Covers the first viewings and groundwork.
The agreed fee for the complete service.

It's not just about properties. It's about people.

Martin R. Hammega
Meet the owner

Martin Hammega

Twenty-five years of real estate experience in Groningen. Every valuation and every negotiation, handled in person. A small, trusted team whenever you need us. No call centres, no shortcuts.

Read his full story
What our clients say

14 countries represented

Every review below is a real client, verified on Google, in their own words · Expat Groningen

And 34 more like it
★★★★★

Martin and Quwendy helped us buy our home, and we could not have asked for better guidance. As one of us is an expat, we especially appreciated all the clear explanations into the Dutch buying process. They were always available and guided us through a difficult and competitive market with ease.

🇳🇱maartje takens
★★★★★

Buying a house with the help of Martin and Quwendy felt super easy as an expat. When it came to viewing, Martin's endless knowledge made a huge difference. He never pushed or suggested any purchase just to make a quick profit.

🇭🇺Tamás Kovács
★★★★★

Buying a house in the Netherlands can be quite a challenge for a couple who has just moved to the country. Martin and Quwendy guided us in every way in an incredibly professional manner. Just trust them and enjoy the process — you are in good hands.

🇹🇷Gülçin Güven
★★★★★

The communication was very fast and precise. Martin very patiently explained to us various stages of the process. On all our visits, we had him or his colleague coming along to look at the house.

🇮🇳Ashish Cherukuri
★★★★★

Martin and his team were very nice and very efficient to help us find our house in this very tense market. They were always answering quickly our questions and available for viewings. Highly recommend!

🇫🇷Elise Bouffard
★★★★★

We worked with Martin and he was very insightful and took the time to answer all our questions. He was also very flexible to adapt to our needs. If we were to buy a house in the area we would work with him again.

🇦🇷Rocio Jalifi
★★★★★

Martin and Quwendy helped us buy our home, and we could not have asked for better guidance. As one of us is an expat, we especially appreciated all the clear explanations into the Dutch buying process. They were always available and guided us through a difficult and competitive market with ease.

🇳🇱maartje takens
★★★★★

Buying a house with the help of Martin and Quwendy felt super easy as an expat. When it came to viewing, Martin's endless knowledge made a huge difference. He never pushed or suggested any purchase just to make a quick profit.

🇭🇺Tamás Kovács
★★★★★

Buying a house in the Netherlands can be quite a challenge for a couple who has just moved to the country. Martin and Quwendy guided us in every way in an incredibly professional manner. Just trust them and enjoy the process — you are in good hands.

🇹🇷Gülçin Güven
★★★★★

The communication was very fast and precise. Martin very patiently explained to us various stages of the process. On all our visits, we had him or his colleague coming along to look at the house.

🇮🇳Ashish Cherukuri
★★★★★

Martin and his team were very nice and very efficient to help us find our house in this very tense market. They were always answering quickly our questions and available for viewings. Highly recommend!

🇫🇷Elise Bouffard
★★★★★

We worked with Martin and he was very insightful and took the time to answer all our questions. He was also very flexible to adapt to our needs. If we were to buy a house in the area we would work with him again.

🇦🇷Rocio Jalifi
★★★★★

Exceptional, 6 out of 5. Martin and Quwendy are the finest professionals of their craft. After having tried several makelaars in Groningen, I have no doubt that Martin is the person to go to.

⭐Yegór Osipov-Gipsh
★★★★★

An incredible experience, from start to finish. I truly appreciated Martin and his team's expertise and professionalism, but also their individual approach, patience and understanding. No request was too small.

🇵🇱Joanna Chojnicka
★★★★★

Martin and his team are very hard-working and professional. They worked tirelessly to find me a home that suited my needs. When it came to selling it a few years later they again managed to get me a fantastic price in an uncertain market.

🇮🇪Stephen Meade
★★★★★

We are grateful to Martin Hammega for helping with our new house buying arrangements. Martin and his team were giving us enough support and providing useful information in English on time.

🇷🇺Natalia Zherebtcova
★★★★★

Martin and his team were very helpful, responsive and informative in our quest to find a home in Groningen. They always provided clear and concise information and helped us judge the pros and cons of each house.

🇹🇷Ethemcan Turhan
★★★★★

Very helpful, invested and professional. Guided us through the whole process of searching, bidding and buying a home, and answered a great number of questions that we had.

🇸🇰Zuzana Zilincikova
★★★★★

Martin knows the market and Groningen very well. At times we would lose hope, but he has been enthusiastic throughout. Finally got a nice house for lower than the asking price because he acted right on time.

🇮🇳Basundhara Saha
★★★★★

Exceptional, 6 out of 5. Martin and Quwendy are the finest professionals of their craft. After having tried several makelaars in Groningen, I have no doubt that Martin is the person to go to.

⭐Yegór Osipov-Gipsh
★★★★★

An incredible experience, from start to finish. I truly appreciated Martin and his team's expertise and professionalism, but also their individual approach, patience and understanding. No request was too small.

🇵🇱Joanna Chojnicka
★★★★★

Martin and his team are very hard-working and professional. They worked tirelessly to find me a home that suited my needs. When it came to selling it a few years later they again managed to get me a fantastic price in an uncertain market.

🇮🇪Stephen Meade
★★★★★

We are grateful to Martin Hammega for helping with our new house buying arrangements. Martin and his team were giving us enough support and providing useful information in English on time.

🇷🇺Natalia Zherebtcova
★★★★★

Martin and his team were very helpful, responsive and informative in our quest to find a home in Groningen. They always provided clear and concise information and helped us judge the pros and cons of each house.

🇹🇷Ethemcan Turhan
★★★★★

Very helpful, invested and professional. Guided us through the whole process of searching, bidding and buying a home, and answered a great number of questions that we had.

🇸🇰Zuzana Zilincikova
★★★★★

Martin knows the market and Groningen very well. At times we would lose hope, but he has been enthusiastic throughout. Finally got a nice house for lower than the asking price because he acted right on time.

🇮🇳Basundhara Saha
★★★★★

Being from abroad, we knew we would meet many difficulties, starting with the language barrier. Martin at AnderZ Makelaar became our first contact and partner in Groningen. He walked us through the acquisition process.

🇪🇸Claudia Santana
★★★★★

Martin and Quwendy made selling an apartment in Groningen from abroad an easy task. Nothing was too much trouble and they took care of everything. I would have no hesitation in recommending them.

🇮🇪Fionnuala MacCarvill
★★★★★

They helped us a lot to find our new home. It was a busy three months for us. They guided us through a buying process that we had no idea about. Recommended to my friends also.

🇹🇷uğur aksoy
★★★★★

Anderz Makelaar helped me out greatly to navigate the Groningen property market and secure my house. Thank you for your efforts to the team at Anderz Makelaar.

🇬🇧Josh Freeman
★★★★★

Communication was very professional and proactive. We were dependent on finding a local professional to help navigate a different market. Martin was a good find.

🇮🇪Niall mac carvill
★★★★★

Anderz makelaar helped us buying our house in Groningen. Being an expat, it would have been extremely challenging for us to buy our house without their help.

🇮🇳Arkajyoti Bhattacharya
★★★★★

In short: they granted me access to the market, helped me make informed decisions, and looked out for my interests — from the moment I started working with them, until after the purchase is complete.

🇵🇹João Graça
★★★★★

AnderZ Makelaar really made our life easier to buy a house in the Groningen area as expats. Martin was very helpful and made the whole process very smooth.

🇧🇪Sebastian Lequime
★★★★★

Being from abroad, we knew we would meet many difficulties, starting with the language barrier. Martin at AnderZ Makelaar became our first contact and partner in Groningen. He walked us through the acquisition process.

🇪🇸Claudia Santana
★★★★★

Martin and Quwendy made selling an apartment in Groningen from abroad an easy task. Nothing was too much trouble and they took care of everything. I would have no hesitation in recommending them.

🇮🇪Fionnuala MacCarvill
★★★★★

They helped us a lot to find our new home. It was a busy three months for us. They guided us through a buying process that we had no idea about. Recommended to my friends also.

🇹🇷uğur aksoy
★★★★★

Anderz Makelaar helped me out greatly to navigate the Groningen property market and secure my house. Thank you for your efforts to the team at Anderz Makelaar.

🇬🇧Josh Freeman
★★★★★

Communication was very professional and proactive. We were dependent on finding a local professional to help navigate a different market. Martin was a good find.

🇮🇪Niall mac carvill
★★★★★

Anderz makelaar helped us buying our house in Groningen. Being an expat, it would have been extremely challenging for us to buy our house without their help.

🇮🇳Arkajyoti Bhattacharya
★★★★★

In short: they granted me access to the market, helped me make informed decisions, and looked out for my interests — from the moment I started working with them, until after the purchase is complete.

🇵🇹João Graça
★★★★★

AnderZ Makelaar really made our life easier to buy a house in the Groningen area as expats. Martin was very helpful and made the whole process very smooth.

🇧🇪Sebastian Lequime
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