Anyone who has ever appraised or purchased something in a big city will not be unfamiliar; the soil report you get in front of you is 1 big incomprehensible piece of text more than 50 pages long. You want to buy or appraise that property, and you, as a real estate...
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...
Just to get straight to the point, the answer to this question is YES. A short explanation: anyone who buys a house in the Netherlands has the legal right to have the purchase agreement registered in the Land Registry. You then register the sale. If you want this, the...
It happens more and more often: bids on homes without a viewing have taken place. Are you as a house seeker doubting whether this is wise? Then here’s our short answer: No, it’s never wise. Unless you are a professional buyer (such as a property developer)...
If you want to build in your backyard, following the rules often comes up with the concept of backyard area. We explain here simply what backyard area is and how you can easily determine it at your house. Determining the backyard area for a terraced houseIf you have a...