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Buying a first home requires an overview. With this first home buying checklist, you know exactly what to arrange, check and check off. This way, you can prevent mistakes, keep a grip on your budget and you are well prepared for your new home.

The average house price in the Netherlands exceeded €500,000 for the first time. This news hits starters hard. What do rising home prices mean for your opportunities? And how do you still buy a house without overbidding in 2026? You can read it here.

A sales broker guides the sale of your home from start to finish. He determines the right asking price, organizes viewings, negotiates with buyers and ensures that the sale goes smoothly and carefree.

A home with energy label E has fairly high energy consumption. Specifically, this means that your home uses an average of 290 to 335 kWh per m² per year. This results in a high energy bill, less living comfort and a lower home value.

A house with energy label D consumes an average of 250 to 290 kWh per m² per year. This results in higher energy costs and less living comfort than for a house with energy label C or A, but it is more favorable than a house with energy label E, F or G.

A home with energy label C is reasonably energy efficient and has reasonably low energy consumption. Concretely, this means that your house uses an average of 190 to 250 kWh per m² per year. As a result, you pay lower energy costs than in a home with energy label D and enjoy greater living comfort.

A home with energy label B is relatively energy efficient and has a fairly low energy consumption. Specifically, this means that your home uses an average of 160 to 190 kWh per m² per year. This ensures a lower energy bill and more living comfort than with lower energy labels.

A home with energy label F has high energy consumption and is not energy efficient. Energy label F is the second lowest energy label. It results in high energy costs, less living comfort and lower home value.

A home with energy label G has the highest energy consumption and is not energy efficient. Energy label G is the lowest energy label. This results in high energy costs, low living comfort and often a lower home value.

Energy label A means that your home is very energy efficient. You benefit from lower energy costs, more living comfort and often a higher home value. Energy label A also provides benefits for your mortgage, such as extra borrowing capacity or an interest rate reduction.

Yes, you can buy a house in the Netherlands just fine without a real estate agent. You arrange the house hunt, the viewings, the offer and the purchase contract yourself. This often saves thousands of dollars in realtor fees, but it also comes with risks.

You are a starter in the housing market if you are between the ages of 18 and 35, have never owned a home for sale, and will be living in the home yourself. Do you meet all the conditions? Then you benefit from starter benefits, such as exemption from transfer tax.

Are you buying a home for the first time? A buying agent helps you search, bid and make sure you don't make any mistakes. In this article you can read what a purchase broker does, what it costs and when it's smart to hire one, especially for first-time buyers.

What will a real estate agent cost? On average, real estate agent fees are between €2500 and €6000. This amount varies depending on the type of real estate agent (buying or selling) and the arrangements. In this article you can read exactly how it is and everything about the costs of a real estate agent.

You're thinking of selling your home without a real estate agent. Logical, because it saves costs. But beware, the risks of selling your home without a broker are greater than you think. In this article you can read about the risks involved in selling your home without a real estate agent and how to avoid them.

What does €20,000 capital gain withdrawal cost? Expect €3500 to €5400 in one-time costs. With a 30-year term and 5% interest, you pay an average of €107 gross or €74 net per month. Read on to find out more about the monthly costs, one-off costs and conditions.

What does €40,000 excess withdrawal cost? You'll pay about €3500 to €5400 in one-time fees and, at 30-year terms and 5% interest, an average of €215 gross or €148 net per month. Read on and see all about monthly fees, one-time costs and conditions.

You want to withdraw €100,000 in excess value. But what exactly does that cost? This article tells you what you will pay per month, what one-time costs are added and how much you will pay back in total.

You want to withdraw €10,000 in excess value. But what exactly does that cost? This article tells you what you will pay per month, what one-time costs are added and how much you will pay back in total.

You want to withdraw €30,000 in excess value. But what does that actually cost? In this article you can read exactly what you will pay per month, which one-time costs will be added and how much you will pay back in total. So you know where you stand.

What does it cost to withdraw €50,000 in excess equity? In this article you'll see exactly what you'll pay per month, what one-time costs are added and how much you'll pay back in total.