Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — there's no residency or citizenship requirement to buy property in the Netherlands. The main practical hurdle for most expats is mortgage approval: banks generally want proof of stable income, and without Dutch credit history you may need a larger down payment or a longer employment record. We work with mortgage advisors who specialize in exactly this situation.

Most homes are listed with an asking price that's treated as a starting point, not a fixed price — in competitive areas, homes regularly sell above asking. You place your bid with the seller (we do this on your behalf), and the seller can accept, reject, or counter. We help you understand what a realistic bid looks like for a specific property before you commit to one.

One to two months' rent is the most common deposit range, held by the landlord (or managing agent) until the end of the tenancy, returned after a check for damage beyond normal wear. Some landlords ask for proof of income of roughly 3-4x the monthly rent — a common surprise for renters new to the Dutch market, and something we flag before you view a home, not after you've fallen in love with it.

You'll need a BSN (a Dutch personal number) for most contracts, including rental agreements and utility hookups, and it's required for a mortgage application. You don't need it to start looking or to view homes remotely — we help clients begin the process before either is in place, which matters if you're moving from abroad.

Yes — we regularly do video viewings for clients still living abroad, and have helped several secure a home before their move date. It won't fully replace an in-person visit, but it lets you move fast on a good listing without losing weeks to travel logistics.

In the areas we cover, a well-priced rental can go within days of listing — sometimes faster. If you're serious about a timeline, the single most useful thing you can do is tell us what you need before you're actively browsing, so we can reach out the moment something matches.

Both include a valuation, a photographer at your home and your Funda listing. Selling with an agent (1.5% of the sale price, incl. VAT), we also host every viewing, negotiate with buyers and handle the purchase agreement through to the notary. Selling online (€ 3,499 all-in, incl. VAT), you host the viewings yourself, with an online calendar where buyers book a slot and our checklist, and you handle offers and negotiation. We provide the draft purchase agreement; you follow up on the signatures, the cooling-off period and the bank guarantee.

You pay at the transfer, through the notary: the amount is settled from the sale proceeds. If your home doesn't sell, you only pay the photography and measurement costs of € 750 incl. VAT, as set out in your engagement contract before we start.

Yes, at any time. We take over the viewings and the € 3,499 you agreed is deducted from the agent's fee, so you never pay twice.