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Thursday, March 28th, 2024

Dutch housing market update April 2024: overbidding becoming more common again

Dutch housing market update April 2024 – “overbidding becoming more common again” Over the last few months we are hearing from more and more home-buyers that it is becoming more difficult to close a deal with a seller. A lot of competition from other potential buyers is resulting in heavy overbidding.  To give you some....

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Thursday, March 7th, 2024

Mortgage product explained: ABN AMRO’s Interest Reflection Period

Mortgage product explained: ABN AMRO’s Interest Reflection Period In the realm of mortgage financing in the Netherlands, ABN AMRO stands as one of the most prominent players in the market, offering a diverse range of mortgage products tailored to meet the needs of homebuyers. One notable feature that sets ABN AMRO apart is its inclusion....

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Thursday, February 15th, 2024

Renting your home on Airbnb: understanding the rules in the Netherlands

Renting your home on Airbnb: understanding the rules in the Netherlands Renting out your own home on Airbnb sounds like an interesting opportunity to earn extra income right? But is it allowed without breaking any rules? In this guide, we'll walk you through the regulations that apply.   At present, the Netherlands boasts over 75,000....

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Monday, January 15th, 2024

Employer statement template updated for 2024

Employer statement template updated for 2024 Securing a mortgage is a significant milestone in the journey to homeownership. As a mortgage advisor we want the process to run as smooth as possible for our clients. For mortgage applications in the Netherlands one of the documents that is often required is the employer statement. This document....

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Thursday, November 23rd, 2023

Higher maximum mortgage with a better energy label

Higher maximum mortgage with a better energy label In 2024, the maximum mortgage will increase if you purchase a home with a better energy label. On the other hand If you buy a home with a poor energy label, you can borrow less than is currently the case. For a highly energy-efficient home, the difference....

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Thursday, November 23rd, 2023

Dutch Mortgage Interest Rates Decline in November

Dutch Mortgage Interest Rates Decline in November In a noteworthy development for homeowners and prospective buyers in the Netherlands, the month of November has witnessed a welcome drop in Dutch mortgage interest rates. This encouraging trend can be attributed to the concurrent decrease in capital market rates coupled with an ebbing inflation. The interplay of....

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