Highly recommended

I highly recommend EMC Relocations and Esti McMillan who assisted us with our house-search during our recent move to Jakarta. EMC have deep experience and knowledge of the expat housing market, especially in South Jakarta. In some instances, they were even able to put us in touch with previous tenants, or with neighbours, for a second opinion on houses, complexes and areas. EMC quickly understood our requirements and eliminated unsuitable housing from our search pool, which helped us focus our search and save time. EMC not only assisted us with house search and landlord negotiations, but also had a wealth of other advice which helped us settle in, including for example tips on schooling, shopping and suitable sub-contractors. I found EMC to be energetic, well-connected, responsive, professional and honest.

Professional, practical wonderful

The luckiest thing that happened to us when we were moving to Jakarta was finding Esti. Esti is so professional, practical, wonderful and knows everyone and everywhere in Jakarta. At least that’s how it felt! Our company had engaged another relocation company but we insisted on engaging Esti as we just trusted her judgement. What Esti does not know about resettling in Jakarta is not worth knowing. She is a mum and knows what the family might need or want. She thinks of everything and is very positive, candid and realistic about various situations that are peculiar to life in Jakarta. She is warm, approachable and, very importantly, accessible, always returning our calls and prompt and proactive. I hope many other families embarking on the adventure of an assignment in Jakarta are lucky enough to have Esti’s help and guidance.

Esti is always approachable

We first met Esti when we were in town for a 'look-see'. We were impressed how responsive she was, when we were not even clients yet! When we moved to Jakarta, we commenced looking for a place independently. After not finding what we were looking for, we got back in touch with Esti. She responded immediately. Esti showed us one house and it was the perfect one in the perfect location! Esti was able to facilitate the negotiations and had some great suggestions for local decor companies. The Jakarta housing market is based on relationships and not all realtors have access to the same properties. Esti is at the top of her game. Her contacts are impressive and she is perfectly placed to find you your perfect home away from home. I know Esti will be happy to assist with any unexpected issues with the property.