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What Is "Kosten Koper" and How Much Should You Budget?
"Kosten koper" (k.k.), literally "buyer's costs," is a phrase you'll see attached to nearly every property listing in the Netherlands. It…
Read the article →Understanding a Dutch Rental Contract Clause by Clause
Dutch rental contracts (huurcontracten) follow fairly standard structures, but the terminology and legal defaults can be unfamiliar. Here's…
Read the article →Renting vs. Buying in the Netherlands: What Expats Should Know First
For most expats arriving in the Netherlands, the rent-vs-buy decision arrives faster than expected. The Dutch housing market moves quickly…
Read the article →Huurtoeslag: Can Expats Get the Dutch Rent Benefit?
Huurtoeslag is a monthly government contribution toward rent for tenants on lower incomes. Many expats assume it's only for Dutch citizens…
Read the article →How to Spot a Rental Scam Targeting Expats
The combination of a tight rental market and a large population of newcomers unfamiliar with local norms makes expats a common target for…
Read the article →How Bidding on a Dutch Home Actually Works
For many expats, the Dutch bidding process is the most disorienting part of buying a home. The asking price isn't what you think it is…
Read the article →DigiD, BSN, and Other Paperwork You Need Before You Can Rent or Buy
Before you can sign a lease or make an offer on a property in the Netherlands, there's a short list of administrative steps almost every…
Read the article →Buying an Apartment? What the VvE Means for You
If you buy an apartment in the Netherlands, you're not just buying a home - you're buying into a Vereniging van Eigenaars (VvE), the…
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