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Low Rate, High Rate, Current I and Current II
A customer recently asked me for the simplest job ever: just passing on the meter readings of her new home. We only got stuck when filling in because it was not clear which electricity rate now belongs to which electricity level. We now know what it is and are going...
The sense and nonsense of Online Bidding
A hot topic at the Home Owners Association is always unfair bidding practices at real estate agents. Online bidding should solve all these problems. But is that really so? What exactly should this Online Bidding protect against? What are the advantages and what are...
The Purchase Protection Law in Haarlem simply explained
As of February 1, 2022 , the Purchase Protection Act will come into effect in Haarlem. What this law means and what the consequences are, we simply explain to you here.All hoses in Haarlem with a WOZ value of up to €389,000 can no longer be rented out without a...
What costs are deductible when selling your home?
What are deductible expenses when selling your house? Many people wonder whether the real estate agent's costs for the sale of their home are deductible. Are you going to sell your house or have you just sold your house? Then it is nice to know which costs you did...
Do you want to sell a dated house? Then you should pay attention to this!
Do you want to sell a dated house? Then pay attention to this. In the current housing market, houses are sold before they are registered with the broker, but that applies less to dated houses. Research has shown that a large proportion of houses that have been on the...
Selling your house empty or occupied?
Selling an empty or occupied house? You have decided to sell your house, but are you taking the pictures in an empty or occupied house? To get straight to the point, houses that have to be sold can look best inhabited. Selling an occupied house Selling a house is...
What is a sales broker and how do you choose one?
What is a sales broker? A broker is someone who mediates in the purchase, sale, rent, rental and other real estate matters. Since 2001, people without a broker's diploma have been able to work as a broker. What is a certified sales broker? This is a broker who is...
I want to sell my house fast!
If you search the internet for my house to sell quickly, you will quickly come across on-sale parties. These are brokers who want to take advantage of your urgency and therefore want to take over your house for a lower price. Some of these parties claim to be able to...
How can I sell my house to my child as cheaply as possible?
The tax authorities become alert when parents sell their house to their child. Parents and children want the purchase price to be as low as possible in order to avoid different taxes. Every parent also wants to help their child as well as possible as a starter on the...
Selling a house after divorce
Are you going to get a divorce soon or have you just divorced and you ask yourself is it the best house to sell before the divorce or after the divorce? Then it is important to know what to look out for if you want to sell your house after the divorce. Sell house...
Selling a house after husband’s death
Do you want to sell the house after the death of your husband? Then you must ensure that you have the house registered in your name at the notary after the death of your partner. This ensures that the house is completely yours. This means that you can decide on your...
Cracks in your house simply explained.
Oh my! A crack in my wall, what is going on? Don't look no further, in this blog we give you answers on the cause of the most common cracks. Also we will tell you if it's bad or not. We will explain it nice and easy, so everyone can understand. A horizontal crack in...
What is de difference between an NVM realtor and a VBO realtor?
To get straight to the point: for you as a customer there is actually no difference. Both organizations are a trade association of realtors with strict training requirements to be able to call yourself a realtor and / or appraiser. The trade association submits...
How much do you have to outbid to purchase a home?
A lot of people think that you have to outbid with 10%, but the truth is that there are no ground rules for this! How much you have to bid on a home depends on different factors. I will tell you about the most important ones. There is no such thing as the asking...
Tips if you want to invest in real estate
Financial and reservation Your starting point is to hire a good financial advisor. For example, we work a lot with Poundwise ourselves. (Very good club with several disciplines in house that are relevant for you as a real estate investor). However, there are tons of...
How does that work with the rental point count if you want to rent out a home in the free sector?
Rental point count How does that work with the rental point count if you want to rent out a home in the free sector?Let's start with the basics. In the Netherlands you have freedom of contract. Basically, if you offer something, you can ask any price you want....
How long is the legal reflection period when purchasing a home
How does that work exactly with the legal reflection period when purchasing a home? We will explain it to you. When does the reflection period start? First of all, it is important to know when the reflection period starts. From what moment should you start counting?...
Tips to sell your home in Haarlem
This time a blog from my own known area as realtor: Haarlem. Selling your home in Haarlem, what can you expect and what are the tips from a realtor from Haarlem?Of course I have tips! Let's go: First; purchase - Second; sale In most cases the advise is to purchase a...
The 10 golden tips to purchase a home successful
Are you having a hard time to purchase a home successfully? Did you make an offer a couple of times, but without success? What can you do to purchase a home successfully?I will tell you my 10 GOLDEN tips to purchase a home successfully! Tip 1 - FinancialMake sure you...
What to look for when viewing a property in Holland?
When I’m going to view a property with a client, there is a whole list of things where I keep my eye on. Together with my client I have a ‘search profile’ in our system. This system keeps an eye on the new properties in the market and it arranges that the new...
The small ‘VvE’ – what do you need to know?
There are a whole bunch of small Owners ' Associations (VVEs ) in the Netherlands. Consider, for example, the up-down home, often known as a red-black home. Or property with the lower house and apartment above the apartment and "I-high, II and III high-high '. What is...
Buying or selling your house, when you are gone, is that possible?
What we often see is that a buyer or seller of the property has just planned a trip or vacation if the transfer date is. But it is also possible that you are prevented for another reason. This is not necessarily a problem. You can solve this by arranging a notarial...
Which costs are deductible when selling your house?
Cost Deductible or not Sales realtor costs Not deductible Costs for applying for an energy label Not deductible Appraisal costs related to the sale of your home Not deductible Costs for canceling the mortgage after the transfer of ownership Deductible Cost...
Who arranges and pays the notary when you sell your house?
Whoever chooses and pays the notary actually depends on how the buyer and seller agree on this. The standard NVM purchase contract states the following: The costs related to the transfer of ownership and charged by the notary, such as transfer tax, notary fees and...
Which costs are deductible if you buy a home?
When buying a home, you incur a lot of costs: the broker, obtaining the mortgage, the notary, the land registry, etc. But which costs are precisely tax deductible? Below you will find a clear overview of the costs that can and cannot be deducted when purchasing a...
What are the start-up costs of a broker?
Most real estate agents charge start-up costs for the sale of your property. It differs per broker what is included in the start-up costs. In the sales interview you can ask what those costs consist of. In general, the start-up costs are used to make: good photos of...
When and how do you get transfer tax back?
Bij het doorverkopen van je woning kan je de overdrachtsbelasting ‘terugkrijgen’. De regel is dat er alleen overdrachtsbelasting betaald moet worden over de meerwaarde van de woning als de woning binnen 6 maanden een nieuwe eigenaar krijgt. Let op: wie...
What should you look for when choosing a real estate agent if you want to sell your house?
You want to sell your property and you can no longer see the forest for the trees. Hundreds of brokers, everyone has an opinion about it, sky-high costs and all terms and concepts that will make your ears pop. Help! What should you pay attention to and what should you...
When do you pay a realtor?
Broadly speaking, there are 4 services for which you can engage a realtor: the sale of your home assistance with searching and purchasing your new home renting out your home doing an appraisal But when do you pay your realtor?When selling your home, you pay your...
Why would you take a buying broker?
You want to buy a home. You have already viewed many houses on Funda and you may even have viewed houses. But you have not yet found that new house, let alone bought it. Friends you speak to have bought their house with a buying agent. Why would you take that? You can...
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Low Rate, High Rate, Current I and Current II
A customer recently asked me for the simplest job ever: just passing on the meter readings of her new home. We only got stuck when filling in because it was not clear which electricity rate now belongs to which electricity level. We now know what it is and are going...
The sense and nonsense of Online Bidding
A hot topic at the Home Owners Association is always unfair bidding practices at real estate agents. Online bidding should solve all these problems. But is that really so? What exactly should this Online Bidding protect against? What are the advantages and what are...
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