What You Need to Know About Detached Guesthouses or Care Residences Thinking about adding a detached guesthouse, home office, or care residence to your property? It’s a great idea! However, when it comes to its classification—especially for market listing, financing, or tax purposes—it’s important to know how it’s categorized and measured. Let’s break it down…
When buying or selling a home, understanding responsibilities for property defects is crucial. Sellers have a disclosure duty, while buyers have an investigation duty. Both parties must play their part to avoid disputes later on. What is the Seller’s Disclosure Duty? Sellers are obligated to inform buyers about any known, hidden defects that could affect…
When you buy an apartment, you’re not just purchasing your unit—you’re also joining the Homeowners’ Association (HOA). The HOA manages shared spaces like roofs, staircases, and facades. What does an HOA do? Why does it matter for agents? As an agent, it’s vital to check whether the HOA is active and well-run. A poorly managed…
As a real estate agent, you’ll often deal with apartments. But did you know that buying or selling an apartment involves more than just the unit itself? That’s where apartment law comes in. What is apartment law? Apartment law grants the owner the exclusive right to use a specific part of a building, such as…
In some cases, a surcharge on the rental price of new construction properties can be applied under the housing valuation system (points-based rent). In this article, we will simply explain how this works. Or more specifically, we will explain the seven key rules. Rule 1 The property must qualify as ‘new construction’ or ‘transformation.’ New…
If you want to become a realtor in the Netherlands, you can follow an official real estate training program to obtain a realtor diploma. Below, we’ll cover the various types of diplomas. Do you need a realtor diploma? No, you are NOT required to obtain a realtor diploma. The profession of a realtor is not…
There are different types of real estate agents: Assistant Broker (Assistent Makelaar or ‘A-RMT’), Candidate Broker (Kandidaat Makelaar of ‘K-RMT’) and Registered Broker, each with different levels of authority. However, as previously mentioned, the real estate profession in the Netherlands is largely unregulated. Anyone can call themselves a real estate agent. The only exception is…
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…
The short answer is no, you don’t need a diploma. However, it’s crucial to know how to practice the profession effectively. That’s where Dutch Realtor Training’s courses come in handy. The Advantage of an Official Real Estate Agent Diploma There are professional real estate agent programs in the Netherlands, such as those offered by OVGP,…
WWS stands for “Woning Waardering Stelsel,” which translates to “Housing Valuation System.” Simply put, it’s the points system used to determine rent prices. As of July 1, 2024, this system has undergone significant changes, resulting in a requirement that a property must have at least 187 points to qualify as a free-market rental. There’s considerable…
