INSIGHTS & STORIES

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

Neighborhood safety signals before buying. A viewing can tell you a lot about a Dutch home, but not always enough about the...

Buying near planned construction. A quiet street can look perfect during a viewing, but the empty plot, old school building,...

Omgevingsplan explained for home buyers. When you are buying a house in the Netherlands, the floor plan and asking price are only...

Zoning changes near a home: what to check. A home can look perfect today because of what is around it: an open view, a quiet...

Permit history checklist for buyers. A house can look ready to buy, but its permit history may tell a different story. An...

Oil tank risk before buying a house. A hidden or poorly documented oil tank can create an environmental risk before you buy a...

Soil reports: how buyers should read them. A Dutch soil report can look technical, long, and difficult to judge before a bid. But...

Buying near a canal or river. Buying near water can be attractive: views, light, character and a strong sense of place. But if...

Flood maps: what buyers should understand. When you are buying a house in the Netherlands, water context is part of the pre-bid...