Time for replacement: 5 hidden risks in your house

Are you living in a house built before 2000? Then this blog is a good read. Especially when owning a house or considering purchasing one.  1. Central heating boiler Is the boiler more than 15 years? Then it is wise to replace, although the boiler may function still. ...

Everything you should know about the meter cupboard

A castle and the old meter cupboard Last week I visited a castle, and with seeing the old meter cupboard I thought: inspiration for a new blog. This is the predecessor of the meter cupboard. Nowadays, the meter cupboard no longer resembles this. However, it is an...

Renting vs buying a house in the Netherlands

Buying vs renting a house? This question I got various times in the last few months. Is it wise to buy a house in our situation, or is renting a better option for now? Of course, I can’t foresee the future and every situation is different. However, there are...

13 checks when purchasing a Dutch house

Check this before buying a brand-new house Find below the checks for an existing house! Check 1: What happens when there is a delay? Unfortunately, delays are common when you buy a newly built house in the Netherlands. So, keep in mind that this can happen. You can...

What to know when you want to build your own house

Do you have the dream to built your own house? Or, can’t find any house on the market which has the wow-factor? This blog is for you. There are several ways of building a brand-new house. Project build (see this blog) Building together with others (Coöperatieve...

8 red flags when you buy a house

One interesting question from a house buyer Last week, I had a conversation with a future client of mine. I haven’t asked what his nationality was, but he came up with a very interesting question: What would be red flags for picking a house when you want to buy...