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Opportunities for homeowners in an overheated market? Housing prices have steadily been increasing over the last few years in The Netherlands. What started with the bigger cities has now shifted towards the whole metro area "Randstad'' and even more remote towns. Interest rates have been dropping and it looks like there is not much room....

Insurances for Dutch expats moving abroad Care-free living, working or travelling abroad with the right expat insurances.   Working and living abroad for a while is a unique experience and is often interesting for your career. Even if you go abroad for a different reason than work and a longer period of time, for example;....

The main mortgage updates you can encounter in 2021 Every year, the Dutch government, the Dutch Banking Association and Nibud update the mortgage rules in the Netherlands. The new rules and regulations took effect on the 1st of January 2021. But, what does this exactly mean for homebuyers in the Netherlands? We have made a....

What happens to my mortgage when I sell my house and do I need to pay any penalties or taxes? As an expat living abroad there is a big chance you won’t live in The Netherlands forever. We often get questions during a mortgage intake from clients what happens to the mortgage when you end....

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....