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Calculating maximum mortgage for expats
Calculating your mortgage is important when you want to buy a house. It allows you to know exactly what you…
Read more Mortgage interest deduction: everything you need to know
When it comes to housing and tax benefits in the Netherlands, “mortgage interest deduction” often comes to mind first. It…
Read more Types of mortgage advisors
Before meeting with an adviser, it is good to know what kind of mortgage advisor it is. In fact, there…
Read more Different types of mortgages
When you take out a mortgage in the Netherlands, you take out a loan where the house serves as collateral.…
Read more Dependent and independent mortgage advisors
In the context of mortgage advisors in the Netherlands, the key difference between dependent and independent mortgage advisors lies in…
Read more Term of a mortgage and fixed rate period
Most people have doubts about the term of a mortgage and the fixed rate period. The fixed-rate period is the…
Read more Obtaining a mortgage
Are you in the process of buying a house or have your sights set on a property? Obtaining a mortgage…
Read more Property valuation for a mortgage
When your bid is accepted, it is time to fix everything to finalise the buying process. Then it is time…
Read more Considering a mortgage advisor
Are you considering a mortgage advisor in the Netherlands? You should consider consulting a mortgage advisor when you are in…
Read more Step-by-Step to applying for a mortgage
Applying for a mortgage involves a lot of steps and requires several documents. However, there may be slight differences between…
Read more Sustainable mortgages in the Netherlands
Sustainable mortgages, also known as ‘green mortgages’, are becoming increasingly popular with people taking out mortgages in The Netherlands. This…
Read more Conditions for taking out a mortgage
The many conditions for taking out a mortgage are decisive, which is why it is important to read up carefully.…
Read more Grants and subsidies for a mortgage
Are you about to take out a mortgage? Or do you want to invest in better insulation, a heat pump…
Read more Mortgage for entrepreneurs
A mortgage for entrepreneurs works similarly to a mortgage for individuals in the Netherlands, but there are some specific aspects…
Read more Costs of mortgage advice
The costs of mortgage advice can vary depending on the mortgage adviser, the complexity of your financial situation, the type…
Read more An annuity mortgage
An annuity mortgage is a specific type of mortgage loan where the monthly payments remain the same over the life…
Read more Linear mortgage
A linear mortgage is a type of mortgage loan where the repayment of the borrowed capital is spread evenly over…
Read more A rental mortgage
A rental mortgage or landlord mortgage allows you to finance a property you want to rent out. For example, if…
Read more A drawdown mortgage or ‘opeethypotheek’
A drawdown mortgage, also known as an ‘Opeethypotheek’, is a mortgage mostly used by seniors who own a home and…
Read more Credit mortgage
A credit mortgage is a special form of revolving credit. Normally, with a revolving credit, a lender has no collateral;…
Read more Guide for Buying a House in the Netherlands
Overview topic Click on one of the topics to go directly to it. Step-by-Step Buying a House Transfer tax in…
Read more The costs of a buying agent
Looking to purchase a new home? Hiring a buying agent can provide invaluable assistance throughout the process. However, it’s essential…
Read more The Advantages of Hiring a Buying Agent
Looking for a house without a buying agent, but so far without success? Wondering if hiring a buying agent is…
Read more Finding a buying agent
Finding a suitable buying agent is crucial when you are looking for a house to buy in the Netherlands. A…
Read more Tasks of a buying agent
Are you looking for a new home, or do you already have your eye on a property? For the entire…
Read more No cure no pay buying agent
A ‘No cure, no pay’ buying agent is an innovative approach within the real estate industry to provide homebuyers with…
Read more Buying agent for expats
An expat estate agent, also known as an international real estate agent, specialises in guiding and supporting expats (individuals temporarily…
Read more Deducting costs of an estate agent
Buying a house is a big step for many people, and it can be a complex process in which financial…
Read more Choosing an estate agent
If you have decided to use an estate agent to buy a property, finding the right estate agent can be…
Read more Buying agent in the Netherlands
As an expat in the Netherlands, a lot comes your way, especially if you are considering buying a house here.…
Read more What is a valuation report in the Netherlands?
A valuation is the estimation of the value of your property by a (certified) appraiser, in the form of an…
Read more Is a valuation required when buying a house?
A valuation is required when buying a house in the Netherlands. As a buyer, it gives you a good indication…
Read more When to have a porperty valuation
Almost everyone knows that if you want to take out a mortgage, you need to have your intended home appraised…
Read more What does an appraiser do?
An appraiser is someone who specialises in determining the value of a property. This could, for example, be a house,…
Read more What is the meaning of an appraiser in the Netherlands?
In the Netherlands, an appraiser is an independent and qualified individual who evaluates the value of a property. This assessment…
Read more What does a property valuation cost?
The cost of an appraisal ranges from € 400 to € 950 in the Netherlands. Additional costs can be charged…
Read more Property valuation for a mortgage
When your bid is accepted, it is time to fix everything to finalise the buying process. Then it is time…
Read more Are property valuation costs deductible?
In the Netherlands, certain costs are deductible from taxes. You can save a lot of money by knowing the items…
Read more Appraisal before or after selling your home?
There are various reasons to have a house valued, and various times when a valuation is applicable. For each situation,…
Read more Aspects that influence property valuation
A frequently asked question is what do we as appraisers look for when appraising a property? You will find the…
Read more What is an NWWI valuation report?
To apply for a mortgage for a house, you need to have it appraised. Without a valuation report, you cannot…
Read more What is a technical inspection?
Selling a house is not possible without a report on the condition of the house. This is called a technical…
Read more What does a technical inspection cost?
It is important to be aware of the costs that you have to pay for a technical inspection. Imagine, after…
Read more Technical inspection: everything you need to know
When buying a house, you have to go through many steps. For instance, you have to deal with many different…
Read more Is a technical inspection tax deductible?
A technical inspection is a thorough inspection of a home or building to determine the condition of the building and…
Read more What are the reasons for a technical inspection?
A building or technical Inspection of a house is done before buying or selling a house. Or when you want…
Read more Technical inspection of the foundation of a house
Why would you consider a technical inspection of the foundation of a house? An estimated one million homes in the…
Read more Technical inspection with English report
When buying or selling a property, ensuring its technical or structural condition is crucial. An essential step in this process…
Read more Technical inspection when buying a house
Buying a house is an exciting and important event. It represents not only a place where we live but also…
Read more Technical inspection for a specific type of house
Whether you live in a new-build house, an apartment, a recreational home or living in or looking to buy a…
Read more Technical inspection NHG
When buying a home, obtaining appropriate financing is essential. The National Mortgage Guarantee (NHG) provides not only financial protection but…
Read more Technical inspection for a newly built house
Sometimes people doubt hey usefulness of a technical inspection for a newly built house. Everything is new, so the condition…
Read more What does a notary do?
A notary is a registered and qualified legal professional who specialises in drafting and reviewing official documents. What does a…
Read more Top 7 best tips on finding a notary
Finding a notary is not necessarily difficult. If you know what you are looking for, you can often easily find…
Read more Notary Fees: Cost Estimates for Various Activities
Do you need a notary and are you curious about what costs you need to take into account? A notary…
Read more Five steps: When is a house definitely sold
When a house is definitively sold or bought, you naturally want to know if it is truly final. Below is…
Read more What is the purchase agreement
You’re out with the seller and ready to sign the purchase agreement But what should you look out for and…
Read more What is a deed mortgage
What is a deed mortgage and how does it work? A ‘deed mortgage’ is an indispensable document in the Netherlands…
Read more A notary when buying a house
Are you going to buy a house? Then you always need a notary, as a notary is the only person…
Read more Notary costs for a mortgage
When a house is delivered, the buyer is obliged to engage a notary. The notary draws up a mortgage deed…
Read more An translator when buying a house
Is a translator required at the notary’s office if I want to buy a house? The notary is obliged to…
Read more Return on investment solar panels
Investing in solar panels can be highly beneficial, particularly in the long term and with the current rise in energy…
Read more Energy label
"*" geeft vereiste velden aan Looking for an energylabel for your home? HuisAssist searches the cheapest energylabels for free and…
Read more Costs of heat pump: Types and Prices
A heat pump offers an efficient solution for both heating and cooling your home. While the initial purchase may require…
Read more The costs of solar panels
If you are considering buying and installing solar panels, it is good to know what to expect in terms of…
Read more Buying solar panels in the Netherlands
Buying solar panels for your home offers several benefits, ranging from financial savings to environmental friendliness. But what do you…
Read more Different types of solar panels
Before you decide to have a solar power system installed on your roof, it is advisable to look into the…
Read more Subsidies for solar panels
The cost of solar panels can be substantial, if this stops you from purchasing solar panels for your home read…
Read more A Hybrid heat pump: for sustainable heating
A hybrid heat pump you use together with the central heating boiler to heat the house. Such a pump is…
Read more Advantages and disadvantages of a heat pump
A heat pump is a device that moves heat and can be used to heat or cool your home. A…
Read more Heat pump boiler
A heat pump boiler is a type of water heating system that uses heat pump technology to heat water for…
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