Netherlands Guide: Property

Buying property isn't easy anywhere, but it gets even more complicated if you have to deal with an unknown property market and legal restrictions of a foreign country. Read our property guide to get a good start – and to avoid mistakes you might later regret.

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  Introduction

  Buying property in the Netherlands

  Understanding the Dutch property market will make your search for the perfect home a lot easier.

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  Research

  How to find your perfect home

  The most important phase in finding your dream house is the research process. This process can and should take up quite a bit of your time, but is necessary to make the right purchase.

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  Contract

  Property contracts in the Netherlands

  Once both parties have reached an agreement about the sale of a property, you can proceed to signing the contract. This process involves several steps.

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  Finance

  How to pay for your property

  One of the most important things to consider when buying property in the Netherlands is the financing of your purchase. Make sure you understand beforehand if and how you can get a mortgage for your purchase, and what conditions this mortgage will probably have.

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  Fees and taxes

  Additional costs on your property purchase

  When buying property in the Netherlands, there are quite a few taxes and costs involved.

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  Glossary

  Useful words and phrases

  Here you can find the translation of some useful words and phrases that might be helpful on your property search.

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