Housing

Am I eligible to get a mortgage in the Netherlands?

If you’re thinking of buying a house in the Netherlands as an international, the first question that...

Bidding on a house in the Netherlands: how to win

Bidding on houses in the Netherlands in recent years has long meant overbidding — but by...

What is the Dutch National Mortgage Guarantee (NHG)?

If you’re an international who is looking to settle down and get a mortgage in the Netherlands,...

Housing & rental scams in the Netherlands: the ultimate red flag guide

Finding housing in the Netherlands can be ridiculously hard — and there's a minefield of scams to...

5 questions people ask about living on a houseboat

After battling the notorious Amsterdam housing market for months, despairingly feeling like I was never going to...

Rental deposits in the Netherlands: how to get your cash back

Getting your rental deposit back in the Netherlands should be pretty straightforward. But, alas, landlords are not...

Everything you need to know about anti-squatting in the Netherlands (aka ‘antikraak’)

Squatting and crime are not things you see much of in the Netherlands compared to other countries,...

Sustainability, remodelling, and your mortgage in the Netherlands

Let’s be real: sustainability might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you’re trying...