Ready to buy a house in the Netherlands? Hypotheek4Starters will help you get started
r351d4nc3A lot has happened in the housing market in recent months: prices are falling and buyers are back in control, making it an ideal moment for expats to step into…
Should you rent or buy property in the Netherlands?
With a shortage of around 400.000 houses, it can be a big struggle to get hold of a property in the Netherlands. Whether you are planning to buy or rent,…
How to transfer your Dutch mortgage to another property
When buying a second home, there are more factors to consider than with your first home. These things include your existing mortgage type, interest rate, and mortgage provider. Thus, the…
Some ways to prepare for an interior design consultation
You have been thinking about meeting with an interior designer for a long time but have never taken the plunge. Maybe there is a little fear of the unknown and…
How to get tax advantages from residential mortgages
The Netherlands is often considered as “heaven” or “the place to be” when it comes to taxes. And this is not only for people who are enjoying the 30% ruling.…
Expats rank the Netherlands as one of the worst countries for housing
While the Netherlands achieved a fairly average overall score in InterNations’ new Expat Essentials Index, the country came out bottom when it came to the affordability and accessibility of housing.…
Modern short-stay apartments in the centre of The Hague
Live in the heart of the cityThe 348 Suites apartments are located in the historic Buitenhof square, which served as the outer courtyard of the royal castle. The units are…
Gloomy forecasts about house prices could damage Dutch
Talking to ANP, Paul Hilbers - an Executive Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) - warned that the gloomy forecasts that predicted significant decreases in house prices in the…
How to reduce your energy bill in the Netherlands
Due to the significant rise in energy expenses in the Netherlands, it is expected that you, as a prospective homeowners, will be more conscientious when assessing the energy bill associated…
First-time buyers can afford just 3 percent of homes in the Netherlands
This week, figures released by Statistics Netherlands (CBS) and real estate valuation company Calcasa revealed precisely how inaccessible the Dutch housing market is to first-time buyers. According to research carried…