Let’s be honest: you don’t speak Dutch, or at least not fluently. However, you’ll still encounter a lot of Dutch. Think of Funda listings, emails, appointment confirmations, property deeds, division deeds, questionnaires, and more. Fortunately, we live in a time where real-time translation is quite easy. With apps like ‘Google Translate’ on your smartphone, you…
If you want to become a real estate agent in the Netherlands, here are some tips: Find a Workplace Make sure you start working as a real estate agent as soon as possible. If necessary, work for free. Seriously, work for free if you have to. That’s how I started—by working for free for 4…
Real Estate Schools for Dutch speaking people Anyone can become a realtor in the Netherlands, no matter where you come from or what language you speak. However, a lot of specific knowledge is needed to work as a realtor. There are official real estate courses, but to follow these, you must be fluent in Dutch….
There are different types of realtors who are members of various associations. NVM and VBO are trade associations, while VastgoedPro is a professional association. We will explain the differences shortly, but simply put, realtors with any of these three certifications are certified professionals, ensuring better quality for customers. Trade and professional associations set guidelines and…
Starting July 1, 2024, a WOZ cap will apply to properties with up to 186 rental points. Under this rule, the WOZ value can account for no more than one-third of the rental points. For example, if you have a 20 m² property in Amsterdam with a WOZ value of €500,000, you shouldn’t count on…
Enforceable Until July 1, 2024, the housing valuation system was ‘enforceable’. This meant that tenants had to take action themselves by going to the rental commission to obtain a lower rent if it was too high. Mandatory Law From July 1, 2024, the housing valuation system falls under ‘mandatory law’. This means it has become…
With the introduction of the Affordable Rent Act and the Fixed Rental Contracts Act, much has changed, making it more challenging to invest in real estate. Here are some tips to help you: Tip 1 – Sufficient Rental Points Only rent out properties with at least 187 rental points. This ensures you’re renting in the…
Initially, the purchase agreement is a clear and straightforward contract. It is a standard template where only specific details are changed or filled in. These changes are usually made in a different font, handwritten, or crossed out. The purchase agreement protects the rights of both the buyer and the seller. It’s important to know that…
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