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Buy to live then buy-to-let: the new Dutch way

March 5, 2021

“It will make it easier for first time buyers between 18 and 35, because the costs will reduce by 2% as well as their own contribution, which is maybe even more important.”

Will working from home change where we choose to live?

November 16, 2020

“It will make it easier for first time buyers between 18 and 35, because the costs will reduce by 2% as well as their own contribution, which is maybe even more important.”

Ready, steady, go: transfer tax to be lowered to 0% for young buyers

October 21, 2020

“It will make it easier for first time buyers between 18 and 35, because the costs will reduce by 2% as well as their own contribution, which is maybe even more important.”

Help with your Mortgage: the charitable initiative to help cut your payments

May 27, 2020

According to a recent survey by the AFM Dutch financial services authority, one in seven people have worries about whether they can pay their mortgage because of the corona crisis.

Expat Mortgages: the team support that keeps us safe as houses

May 15, 2020

The idea is that if we don’t support one another, the whole house comes tumbling down.

7 lessons from Expat Mortgages staff on carrying on in times of corona

April 22, 2020

It sounds strange, but if you’re determined and have a stable income and future in the Netherlands, this could even be the best time to buy.

Why you should consider buying a house in The Hague

October 2, 2019

Stephania Ammerlaan-Beeke talking about the housing market in The Hague and why you should consider buying a house there.

Will power and some legal questions

April 1, 2019

Henk Jansen, the founder of Expat Mortgages, reminds his clients that taking on an asset in the Netherlands can have more implications than finding a perfect home.

Expat Mortgages and Aftersales advice service

February 17, 2019

In the last two years, we have grown significantly and so we have decided to appoint a dedicated person to answer our clients’ questions and potentially help them improve the terms on their existing loans.

30% Ruling and your mortgage

July 22, 2018

Many expats make use of the 30% ruling, a special financial arrangement which allows them, in effect, to receive 30% of their salary tax free.