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Practical reads for Dutch buyers

Practical guides for Dutch home buyers: what to check, what to ask, and what to verify before you bid.

What a pre-bid property report should include. When you are preparing to bid on a Dutch home, the problem is usually not a lack...

Buying in The Hague: pre-bid checklist. Buying in The Hague can mean very different things depending on the address: a seaside...

Buying in Utrecht: pre-bid checklist. Buying in Utrecht can move quickly. After a viewing, you may need to decide whether the...

Neighborhood data before buying. A house can look right on the listing and still raise questions once you look at the street, the...

Permit history: why it matters before buying. A house can look finished, but the permit story may be unfinished. An extension,...

Monument status explained. A Dutch home can look “historic” in the listing, but that does not always mean it has official...

Buying a fixer-upper in the Netherlands. Buying a fixer-upper in the Netherlands can be a smart way to enter the market or create...

Overbidding: what to check before offering more. Overbidding can feel like the only way to stay in the running, especially in...

How buyer agents can use Huisscan. A buyer agent can help you judge the market, plan a bidding strategy, and communicate with the...