Investments that can add value to your house

Which house investments are good ones? I speak to many internationals living in the Netherlands and heard this question many times. Of course, this depends on your house, your family and your financial situation. In this blog, you find some ideas to invest your money...

Upgrade the energy label of your flat

Last week, I got this question: I want to update the energy label of my flat from D to A. What does it cost? My answer: I will write a blog about this, because updating an energy label is already a challenge, let alone when you are a flat owner. Owners association...

9 things you want to know about bathroom renovation

After a few years of living in your house, it’s time for a bathroom renovation. The former owners did it 15 years ago. Or, you just bought a house, but the bathroom isn’t your style. 1. Where to buy a bathroom in the Netherlands? You can buy a bathroom in...

Owning a monumental house in the Netherlands

You start reading this blog because you probably love old monumental houses. Perhaps, you are thinking of buying or owning an old house, or just like the old houses in the Netherlands. And, love the history and cherish the details of old buildings. When I was still a...

Why are there so many row houses in NL?

Some fun facts about row houses – In the Netherlands, there are around 3.4 million row houses. That’s 42% of the total amount of houses. That’s more than any other country in the world (1). – Most row houses are built in the 1960s-1980s (1)....