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Is an apartment right fully owned? A frequently asked question about ground lease
When you appraise or buy a property in a city like Amsterdam, you quickly come across the concept of leasehold. This often raises the question, "Is the apartment right fully owned?" At first glance, this seems logical. After all, you buy a property, you have a...
New neighborhood new risks: check your insurance
A new home in a different neighborhood can be an exciting but also fresh start in your life. After all, this brings with it many novelties. Think new neighbors, a new job or a new tennis club, for example. However, a new...
How safe is Online Bidding and Online Bidding systems for home seekers really?
In this earlier article (from May 2022) of ours, you already read that Online Bidding Systems and the Online Bidding Procedure is actually false security. For example, with the NVM's online bidding system with closing date+time, the selling broker can simply see the...
Buying the house you are renting, what should you pay attention to?
Many people who rent property are given the opportunity by their landlord to buy their rental property. In this article, we explain to you what to look out for and what all you need to arrange as a tenant/buyer. Why does the landlord want to sell the property to me...
What if the broker does not follow the rules of the Online Bidding System?
Since Jan. 1, 2023, brokers must use an online bidding system where an online bid log is maintained and can be viewed retrospectively by all bidders. But very often this does not happen or deals are still made outside the rules of this bidding system. What about this...
Is a buying agent mandatory?
No, a buying agent is never mandatory. Anyone in the Netherlands may simply buy a house without a buying agent. However, it is important to understand that purchasing a home can be a complex process, with many legal, financial and practical aspects to consider. Is a...
What if the appraisal value is higher than the purchase price?
What if the appraisal value is higher than the purchase price? An interesting scenario that could have implications for buyers, sellers and mortgage lenders. In this article, we explore the implications and offer useful insights for dealing with this situation. Find...
(When) Is a buying agent necessary?
Fair is fair: not everyone needs a buying agent right away for every home they want to buy. Some people are already so savvy and experienced with buying homes that they already know exactly what to look for. Based on experience, that percentage of experienced buyers...
What is a VBO broker?
As a consumer, you see a lot of stickers and banners going by: NVM, VastgoedPro, VastgoedCert, SVCM and....VBO. But what exactly is a VBO Broker and what do all those other stickers mean? Here's a Jip and Janneke explanation so everyone gets it. The NVM broker, the...
What does a buying agent look at?
There is so much involved in finding the perfect home that meets all your wants and needs. This is where a buying agent can be invaluable. But what does a buying agent actually look at? In this blog, we will discover the essential factors a buying agent looks out for...
How does a buying agent work?
The process of buying a home can be complex and time-consuming, but fortunately there is a professional who can guide you through every step: the buying agent. But how exactly does a buying agent work? In this blog, we dive deeper into the question of "how does a...
What do you need to arrange once you have purchased a home?
Your bid has been accepted, congratulations! But what to do now all arrange? Herewith a handy chronological list of everything you should arrange. (Small note: many issues are wholly or partially handled by your purchasing agent arranged). Immediately inform your...
Startup Opportunities According to Arjen Lubach
Starters, what are your chances in this housing market? You have tough competition from investors. Arjen Lubach explains it to you in a funny way. It is seriously an idea to abolish the transfer premium for first-time buyers and increase it for people who use a home...
What determines the value of a house if I want to buy or sell it?
So where is the difference in value between one house and another? This is good to know if you want to sell your house, but especially if you want to buy a house. I'm going to explain it to you. Maintenance Every home needs maintenance. I notice that many people are...
What should you still believe about the housing market?
Over the past few months, we have definitely seen a drop in bids on homes we have sold. The number of viewings has also declined significantly. Mainly due to the rise in interest rates, for a variety of reasons. We have successfully purchased several properties in the...
How much should you overbid to buy a home?
Many people think you should overbid by 10%, but the truth is there are no maxims here! How much you should bid on a property depends on a lot of factors. I will cover the most important ones: The asking price does not existThis is something I usually say to new...
10 Golden Tips to succeed when buying a home
Are you just not managing to buy a house successfully? Have you bid many times but without success? What can you do better to WELL succeed with buying your new home? We give you our 10 GOLDEN tips when buying a home! You'll find the tips in the video below and we also...