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Buying a house vs renting one Did the Netherlands become your home more than you consider your home country to be? We have some great news for you! Expats are allowed to buy property in the Netherlands. Whether you see yourself live in the Netherlands forever or you think about buying a house for a....

I bought a home and was wondering if I can include renovations in the mortgage? You bought a beautiful home but the bathroom is a bit run down and needs some work. Or you bought a real fixer-upper that completely needs to be re-done. We often get the questions from clients how this works with....

Personal loan in the Netherlands A personal loan can be a great way to create extra financial capacity. You can use a consumer loan for many purposes, such as to renovate your home, buy household appliances or buy a car. Whether you’re interested in knowing if you can save money on your current personal loan,....

Prince’s Day mortgage update: 0% transfer tax for “starters” Every third Tuesday of September it is Prince’s Day in The Netherlands. This marks the start of a new parliamentary year in which the government announces their plans for the coming year.   One of this year’s plans is to help starters (between 18 and 35)....

What mortgage types are there for expats in The Netherlands? You generally have 3 different mortgage types in the Netherlands you can choose from: annuity, linear or interest only. Type 1: Annuity mortgage   Most expats in the Netherlands choose an annuity mortgage. With an annuity repayment scheme, you pay a fixed monthly amount to....

Why you CAN buy a house in the Netherlands (Even if you’re an expat and aren’t planning on staying forever) Has it ever crossed your mind to buy a house in the Netherlands? Has the Netherlands become your home more than you consider your native country to be your home? So much so that you....