INSIGHTS & STORIES

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

How to spot missing property documents. You have viewed a home, the bid deadline is close, and the selling agent has sent a...

Appraisal risk when overbidding. Overbidding can win you a home, but it can also create a financing gap. In the Netherlands, your...

Mortgage valuation report vs asking price. You find a Dutch home, the asking price looks just within reach, and you are preparing...

Building inspection condition explained. When you bid on a Dutch home, the price is only one part of the offer. The conditions...

Financing condition explained for Dutch offers. You have found a home, the selling agent asks for your offer, and suddenly the...

What "kosten koper" means for buyers. You find a Dutch home you like, the listing says €450,000 k.k., and the big question is...

Funda listing checklist for buyers. A Funda listing can make a Dutch home look simple: photos, floor plans, asking price, energy...

How to compare Dutch homes before bidding. Two homes can look similar on Funda and feel completely different once you start...

WOZ value vs asking price: what the gap means. You find a Dutch home you like. The asking price is €525,000, but the WOZ value is...