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Guide to Buying a House in the Netherlands

Discover everything you need to know about purchasing property in the Netherlands as a foreigner.

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Digital guide + useful tools

All the information in one place

Making the decision.
How to decide whether you need a house or not and determine your price range, depending on your situation. Plus, information about the Dutch housing market.
Searching a house and viewings.
Information about different regions and the type of dwellings in the country. Also, what is important to check when you search for a house and what affects the price.
Applying for an offer and getting the keys.
All the details that might be important when you bid, negotiate for a house, and get approved for a purchase.
Costs involved in the purchase.
Information about the costs of buying a house and who you need to hire.
Mortgage and finances.
All the info about the Dutch mortgage system, banks, interest rates, documents you will need, and the process involved in getting a mortgage.
Owning a house costs and taxes.
The information about costs of owning a property, which contracts you will need to arrange, which costs you can return with the taxes, and how.
Helpful calculators.
Helpful tools where you can determine rent vs buying costs for your case and mortgage costs over time.
Updates in the future.
This guide will be updated in the future, so you can always return for more information.

About the author

I am Dmitrii and I moved to the Netherlands 3 years ago. Like you, I faced the daunting task of finding the perfect home in a new country. Through extensive research and personal experience, I've mastered the intricacies of the Dutch housing market, and I'm here to share this vital knowledge with you.

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