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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...
Construction defects in homes of 1930s and 1940s houses.
The '30s house' is one of the most sought after house types in our field (Haarlem area).1930s homes have a lot of character and are often ago in neighborhoods and streets that are more spacious. They are often located on wider streets, have larger lots, and often have...
Structural defects in homes built in the 1960s and 1970s.
Many defects of this construction period are the same as homes of the construction periods before. However, with this construction period, we have 2 new entrants in particular that deserve attention: concrete rot and asbestos. Especially during this construction...
Construction defects in homes up to 1920
Are you going to buy a home whose year of construction is older than 1920? Then it's helpful to know what the most common defects are in that type of home. In this BLOG, we set this out neatly for you. WallsThe exterior walls have no cavity. The cavity wall was not...
Does a basement or cellar count as living area?
Actually, the question is: when does a basement count as living space? There are some ground rules that are important for this. But first, this: What is the difference between a basement and a basement? There is a basement if...
To see how your house is insulated by the year of construction
For example, you can tell from the year of construction what kind of insulation your home has. First check how old your house is? You can heredo. Houses before 1920From the time of construction, these homes are completely uninsulated. Single glazing was used in...
The different types of glass for homes at a glance
Single glassWe start with single glass. This is easy to recognize because this glass consists of 1 sheet of glass. Double glazingDouble glazing consists of 2 panes of glass and between these panes is a space called a "cavity". Inside that cavity is air. The air...
How can you tell if a window is made of HR++ glass?
Read the type of glass in the glassLook obliquely at the aluminum strip in the glass and see if you can find the product description. If you're lucky, this will already tell you the type of glass in it. Windows from the year 2000 on usually have the product...
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...
Tips if you are going to invest in real estate
Financial and reservations Your starting point is to engage a good financial advisor. For example, we ourselves work a lot with Poundwise. (Very good club with multiple disciplines in-house that are relevant to you as a real estate investor). However, there are a lot...
How does that work with the rent point count if you want to rent out a property in the free sector?
Rent Point Count How does that work with the rent point count if you want to rent out a property in the free sector?We'll start with the basics for a moment. In the Netherlands you have freedom of contract. Basically, if you offer something, you may charge any price...
The energy label when selling your home
Energy label mandatory When selling a home, you must ensure that your home has an energy label otherwise you risk a fine of over €400 at the time of transfer. Do I already have an energy label? Your home may already have an energy label, for example because it was...
The structural inspection of a house
As a purchasing agent, in many cases we advise the buyer to have the home inspected structurally. We do this, of course, to see what the structural concerns of the home are and the cost to improve them. Not just for the short term, but especially for the future. As a...