About
Hydra Estate combines the sharpness of the Amsterdam property market with the knowledge of someone who has been building for over thirty years. That makes our work old-fashioned in the best sense: well first, then quickly.
Jorrit Oskam, Founder
Portrait of Bas Oskam
Photo coming soon
Bas Oskam, Partner
How it began
"I'm Jorrit Oskam. I grew up between Bilthoven and Utrecht, and have now lived in Amsterdam for nearly six years. In recent years I worked as a sales agent from established offices in Naarden and Bilthoven, in the private market, and guided sales processes in Amsterdam. In that time I watched the market grow harder: more volume, less time, less attention for the story behind a transaction."
"Hydra Estate is my answer to that. A property firm that does not take on as many mandates as possible, but deliberately guides a limited number of them. With the time, taste and craft that work demands. And above all: alongside the person who taught me this trade, my father, Bas Oskam."
The people
The portraits below are the visual anchor of Hydra Estate. You know immediately who you have on the line and who is sitting across the table.
Founder · Sales agency & strategy
Background in real estate brokerage. Worked as a selling agent on private homes before founding Hydra Estate. Strong on market analysis, presentation, negotiation and building long-term relationships.
In Amsterdam since 2020 · Coverage: Randstad, home base Amsterdam
Portrait of Bas Oskam
Photo coming soon
Partner · Construction & development
35 years in property, with a strong background in new-build and development. Has led projects ranging from individual homes to complete construction programmes. Brings to Hydra Estate the technical depth, delivery knowledge and calm judgement that only years of practice provide.
35 years in property · Strategically involved with Hydra Estate
What we stand for
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A limited number of mandates, so each one gets the time it deserves.
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We tell you what is achievable, not what you'd like to hear. Trust is built that way.
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From a styling detail to a sub-division permit: it has to be right, down to the finish.
What we do
Most property mandates need several parties — a stylist, an agent, a developer or builder. At Hydra Estate that comes together. That saves you hassle, and keeps the lead clear.
The facts
Let's meet
A first conversation is without obligation. We're happy to tell you what we can do for you, and honest if the answer is nothing.
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