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How long should I fix the interest for? This is something clients often don’t think too much about. Yet, it is a strategic decision of what best fits your situation vs the costs. Generally, the longer the interest is fixed, the more security you get, but it comes at a price. We will explain the....

Investing in Dutch real estate and buy-to-let mortgages Last updated September 2023- Buying a property to rent out was an interesting opportunity in the past. Over the last two years regulations in The Netherlands have been introduced to try to stimulate personal home ownership rather than investment properties. This in combination with current interest rates....

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....