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Do You Need a Diploma to Work as a Real Estate Agent in the Netherlands?
The short answer is no, you don’t need a diploma. However, it’s crucial to know how to practice the profession…
What Determines Which WWS Applies?
WWS stands for “Woning Waardering Stelsel,” which translates to “Housing Valuation System.” Simply put, it’s the points system used to…
Until When Can a Tenant in the Netherlands Object to High Rent?
Objecting to High Rent Before July 1, 2024 Until July 1, 2024, tenants could have their rent reviewed by the…
The difference between Independent and Non-Independent Housing
In Dutch rental law, there is a distinction between independent (‘zelfstandige’) and non-independent (‘onzelfstandige’) housing ( ‘woningen’). It’s important to…
What is the Good Landlordship Act (‘Wet Goed Verhuurderschap’)?
The Good Landlordship Act is a new law that came into effect in the Netherlands on July 1, 2023. This…
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…