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How to get a mortgage in the Netherlands

How to get a mortgage in the Netherlands

If you’re looking to buy a house in the Netherlands, the process can be a bit complicated. Mortgage lender requirements, bank policies and tax rules are often a maze. What are the rules and when can you apply for a mortgage? If you don’t get paid in euros, will you...

Buying an apartment in Amsterdam

Buying an apartment in Amsterdam

Buying an apartment in Amsterdam can be quite a challenge. Not only is there still a nation-wide housing shortage, Amsterdam is also one of the most popular places to live. How can you still buy a nice property in the capital of the Netherlands? We’ll show you how and...

Changes of the 30% ruling tax advantage

Changes of the 30% ruling tax advantage

A lot has changed regarding the 30% ruling. To find out how the ruling works for your personal situation after the changes made this year, read this article. Current status of changes The proposal from the Dutch government to have the 30% ruling benefit reduced from 8...

Buying a house in the Netherlands versus renting

Buying a house in the Netherlands versus renting

If you have come to the Netherlands to work you probably start with a house to rent. When is it wise to take the step to buy ? And is buying better than renting? In this article we have put the advantages and disadvantages of buying versus renting. Looking to the...

House prices 2015

House prices 2015

The year 2015 was a great year for the Dutch housing market. The numbers of houses sold was more than lost year and also house prices itself have gone up. In last quarter of 2015 house prices have increased with 1,8% in comparison with quarter 3 of 2015. Average...