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...
You may be selling a property of someone who has died. Possibly that of your deceased father/mother or another deceased relative. You are required by law (under penalty of a fine) to have an energy label in your possession at the time of sale. Getting the energy label...
Are you going to buy a house but still have a house of your own to sell? Then you may not want to risk having 2 houses later. After all, that’s what happens to you when you buy a house but you can’t get your old home sold. To eliminate that risk, there is...
If you own a property in Amsterdam, you have (hopefully) received information about ground lease and the opportunity it gives you, the owner, to claim to buy off perpetual ground lease. If not? Then you are not the first and certainly not the last. Leasehold, simply...
Do you want to start bidding on a house? Then brokers are required to use an online bidding system since Jan. 1, 2023. The idea is that this will curb unfair practices in the housing market. Realtors are required to provide a bid log to anyone who has bid on a...
What I often encounter as a real estate agent and appraiser is a shed, chalet, office or other outbuilding that has been remodeled and is being used as a residence. That is, it should be dry, well insulated, heated and clearly suitable as a living space. So to be...
