The three major housing corporations of Arnhem, Volkshuisvesting, Vivare, and Portaal, along with the Municipality of Arnhem, have decided to continue the moving coach program. The moving coach assists Arnhem residents aged 55 and older who are considering moving from a large home to one that better suits their wishes and life stage. This creates flow in the housing market and frees up family homes for young families. The Municipality of Arnhem provides the budget for the moving coach.

Councilor for Housing, Paul Smeulders: “We want everyone in Arnhem to have a home that fits their life stage. The moving coach helps older adults make a sometimes difficult step and at the same time ensures that homes become available for families. This is good for our elderly, good for the flow of homes, and thus simply good for Arnhem.”

Personal Assistance with Moving

The moving coach provides free and personal advice to tenants considering moving but unsure where to start. Together, they look at housing wishes, available properties, and the steps needed to move. The coach assists with registering on Entree, with the Groot naar Beter label, or preparing documents.

Proven Success

Since the start in 2022 until May 2025, there have been 380 housing advice conversations and 61 direct moves realized. This shows that the moving coach truly contributes to better utilizing the existing housing stock. The experiences are positive: older adults find a home that better matches their life stage more quickly, and families have a better chance of finding a larger home.

Moreover, the moving coach helps older adults think in a timely manner about whether they can age well in their home. Especially now that people must stay at home much longer, the right home can prevent physical problems and loneliness.

Building Flow Together

The moving coach is part of the Municipality of Arnhems Action Plan Better Utilization. This plan includes measures to use the existing housing stock more efficiently, such as addressing vacancies, promoting housing exchanges, and making extensions possible. The continuation of the moving coach fits into this approach.

Also Make Use of the Moving Coach

Residents of Arnhem who are 55 years or older and wish to orient themselves, or are already looking for a better-fitting home, can use the moving coach for free. The coach helps explore housing wishes, provides advice on suitable homes, and supports practical matters such as registration and applying for the Groot naar Beter label.