by Expats Amsterdam | Nov 16, 2023 | Housing, Mortgages
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...
by Expats Amsterdam | Jan 31, 2023 | Housing, Mortgages
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...
by Expats Amsterdam | Oct 27, 2022 | Housing
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...
by Expats Amsterdam | Sep 22, 2022 | Housing
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....
by Expats Amsterdam | Jul 29, 2020 | Housing
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...
by Expats Amsterdam | Mar 21, 2020 | Housing
Perhaps you are still interested in buying a property in the Netherlands. With the coronavirus this is made a bit more difficult but we notice that most house buyers are certainly not massively withdrawing at the moment. Expats Amsterdam has mortgage and real estate...