Why students struggle to find housing in Amsterdam: Type A vs Type B contracts
“Students allowed” doesn't always mean what it sounds like. A short guide to indefinite vs temporary leases, and the registration rule that quietly disqualifies most applicants before they even view a room.
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What does a buying agent in the Netherlands actually do?
The aankoopmakelaar role, demystified, what they do, what they cost, and whether you need one if you're buying in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Utrecht or The Hague.
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Buying an apartment in the Netherlands for the first time
Mortgage, koopakte, VvE, erfpacht, notary. The full step-by-step process, written for people who have never bought before and don't want to learn the hard way.
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Transfer tax in the Netherlands in 2026: who pays 0%, 2% or 8%
For a €490,000 home, the difference between the rates is nearly €40,000. The exemption is worth understanding, and is more generous to expats than most buyers realise.
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