The benefits of a buying agent
What a buying agent (aankoopmakelaar) does, how working with one goes, the benefits for buyers and what to look for when choosing one.
How do different bidding processes work when you want to buy a home?
Negotiation, sealed bids or online bidding: how buying offers work in the Netherlands, your legal rights, the cooling-off period and pitfalls to avoid.
What interest rates do to the sales market (and why that matters to you as a seller)
Mortgage rates decide how much buyers can borrow. How the slight rate rise of mid-2026 changes buyer behaviour and what it means for your sales strategy.
Why the housing market in Haarlemmermeer works differently from the rest of the Netherlands
Between Amsterdam and Schiphol, with mostly family homes: why the Haarlemmermeer housing market has its own dynamics and calls for a local sales strategy.
Living in Haarlem city centre: why buying a home here is so popular
Canal houses, hofjes and lofts, 15 minutes from Amsterdam: why Haarlem’s historic city centre is one of the most sought-after places to live.
Living in the Koninginnebuurt, Haarlem: why buying a home here is so popular
Wide green streets, stately townhouses and the Haarlemmerhout on your doorstep: why the Koninginnebuurt is one of Haarlem’s most sought-after neighbourhoods.
Foundation label mandatory from 1 April 2026: what does it mean for selling your home?
Since 1 April 2026 the A–E foundation risk score is part of every NRVT valuation report. What a D or E label means for your sale and what you can do.
Does it pay to improve your energy label before you sell?
Homes with a greener energy label sell faster and for more. Where the biggest gains are, which measures count and when investing before a sale pays off.
Is now a good time to sell? Signals to watch out for
There is no perfect moment, but there are clear signals: market trends, interest rates, local supply and demand, your personal situation and the seasons.
A home ready for sale: checklist for a quick sale
Declutter, clean, fix small defects, stage neutrally and gather your documents: a practical checklist to get your home ready for a faster sale.
What does a selling agent do, and what does it bring you?
From pricing and presentation to Funda listings, viewings, negotiating and the legal process: what a Dutch selling agent does and what it can bring you.
Setting the asking price: how do you arrive at a realistic amount?
Market value versus asking price, and the factors that decide what your home is worth: comparable sales, location, maintenance, energy label and the market.
Selling and buying at the same time: how to do it smartly in a changing market
Sell first, buy first or both at once? Practical options such as bridging loans, flexible transfer dates and conditions to avoid two mortgages or no home.
Selling your home: from the decision to sell to handing over the keys
A 12-step guide to selling a home in the Netherlands, from setting your timeline and asking price to signing the purchase agreement and the notary transfer.
The Dutch housing market in 2026: what sellers and buyers need to know
Homes take a little longer to sell, viewings and bids are down and price growth is slowing. What the 2026 NVM figures mean for sellers and buyers.