INSIGHTS & STORIES

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

Moisture and mould signals before buying. A damp smell, dark spots in a corner, bubbling paint, or a freshly repainted wall can...

Roof condition: questions before bidding. When you are buying a house in the Netherlands, the roof is easy to overlook. You may...

Asbestos signals before buying a Dutch home. Asbestos is one of those property risks that can be easy to miss before bidding. A...

Hidden defects in Dutch home buying. A hidden defect can turn a good-looking Dutch home into a difficult purchase decision. The...

What to check in a seller questionnaire. When you are preparing to bid on a Dutch home, the seller questionnaire can feel like...

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...