Tips for becoming a realtor in The Netherlands
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Tips for Becoming a Real Estate Agent in the Netherlands

We often see people considering a career change to real estate later in life. I made the switch later in my career as well, so I’d like to share some essential tips to help you avoid unnecessary obstacles. Tip 1: Carefully Consider Whether to Start a Diploma Program Right Away First, understand that a diploma…

Required Rental Points for Free Sector 2024
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Required Rental Points for Dutch Free Sector 2024

Starting July 1, 2024, the threshold for rental points in the free sector is increasing from approximately 143 points to 186 points. This means that you’ll need at least 187 rental points for a property to be considered part of the free sector, allowing you to set any rental price you choose, without restrictions from…

Dutch Affordable Rent Act
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The Affordable Rent Act: A Blow to Private Landlords in the Netherlands

Introduction Unfortunately, as of July 1, 2024, the Affordable Rent Act has come into effect. This legislation is potentially devastating for private landlords in the Netherlands. In this article, we’ll explain the key points in simple terms. Overview of the Act In broad terms, the law provides tenants with significantly increased protection from the government….

Dealing with Dutch language
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Dealing with the Dutch Language as an Expat Real Estate Agent

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…

Tips about investing in Dutch Real Estate for realtors
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Tips for Investing in Dutch Real Estate

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…

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