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Changes in 2024 for house buyers
House hunting? Good to be aware of the main changes and opportunities in 2024. We list the most important changes for you. Transfer tax 0% The transfer tax exemption will be increased from € 440.000 to € 510.000. The conditions remain the same and you must be under 35...
Move of your mortgage rate
Are you planning to move to another property? If so, it is good to be aware of the moving option of your current mortgage interest rate. By taking this interest rate with you, your monthly costs will often be significantly lower than if you had to take out a mortgage...
2023 Changes in the transfer tax NL
In 2023, there will be changes in the taxes for purchase a house, called transfer tax. We have further highlighted these changes for you in this article. 1. Increase general transfer tax rate In recent years, homes have been sold more often to investors instead of...
Is it a good time to buy a house ?
Rising mortgage rates, falling house prices and high costs of renting. So what is wise to do now? I have done research for you based on the latest developments in the housing market and current interest rate levels in the Netherlands, For a good comparison, I went...
Prince’s Day key points housing market 2023
Every year on Prince's Day key legal changes are announced. For the housing market, there are a number of changes that will take effect in 2023. The most important are: For home buyer A buyer who moves into the property himself pays only 2% transfer tax. Starters in...
Are you moving to the Netherlands and looking for an (international) school for your child(ren)?
When moving abroad as an expat, there are a lot of things that are changing in your live. You will get a new job; you are living in a new house in a new country and if you have children, they move with you. This means that you need to arrange a new school or day care....
Can I buy a house on a temporary contract?
Yes. There are several possibilities to get a mortgage with a temporary contact. These possibilities also apply when you are an expat and come to live in the Netherlands. In this article I tell you more about these possibilities. Mortgage with temporary...
Reduced transfer tax 2021: Does the new tax exemption apply to you?
In 2021, the government decided to make the housing market more accessible for starters by reducing the transfer tax to 0%. However, the term starters does not apply when looking at the conditions of the scheme. In this article, we will clarify exactly how the scheme...
Tips for insuring your property in the Netherlands
If you wish to rent out your apartment or home in the Netherlands, there are a few things you need to take into account. There is of course the contract for tenants you need to think about, as well as the amount of rent you wish to ask. However, insurances are right...