Exploring the pros and cons of buying a monumental home
If you're considering investing in a historic monument, it's crucial to delve into the structural aspects of the property and grasp the financial implications that come with it. Living in a listed building can be a unique experience, presenting both advantages and...
Unveiling the Affordable Rent Bill: A Comprehensive Look at 2024’s Rental Revolution
Today, we're delving deep into the proposed Affordable Rent Bill, a legislative game-changer set to reshape the housing scene in 2024. Get ready for an in-depth exploration of the three pivotal components designed to safeguard tenants. 1. Expansion of Rental Price...
Unlocking the Rent-olution: the 2024 Rent Max Cap!
Greetings, renters and housing enthusiasts! We've got the inside scoop on the upcoming changes to the permitted annual rent increase in the private sector. It's time to break it down in a style that's easy to digest. Maximum Annual Increase: 5.5% Starting January 1,...
Navigating the Dutch Housing Dilemma: To Buy or to Rent
Finding the right place to live can be a significant challenge especially since the latest regulations for investors make it more and more difficult to make their investments profitable, there is an major decrease in the number of rental properties on the market so...
Amsterdam’s New Parking Policy: What You Need to Know
Amsterdam, a city known for its picturesque canals and vibrant culture, is undergoing some significant changes in its parking policies starting July 3, 2023. The growing population and increased urbanization have put immense pressure on public spaces, making it...
Are the interest rates ever going to be lowered again?
After decades of decline, real interest rates have increased in many countries following the pandemic. This is mainly due to recent monetary policy tightening. The extensive IMF report from 10th April 2023 with baseline simulation suggests that recent increases in...
Costs of water have increased in Amsterdam. How much will you pay in 2023 and what action should you take?
In 2023, you will pay more for drinking water in Amsterdam. The increase depends, among other things, on your family situation (consumption) and whether your home has a water meter. The price for drinking water at Waternet rises by an average of 3.80 euros per month....
Get 35% discount on your ground lease, take action now!
Are you a home owner in Amsterdam and is your property on leased ground? Then this article can save you money if you take action before January 1st 2020. Do I own an apartment on lease ground? If you are unsure if you own an apartment with own ground of on leased...
Amsterdam a gas free city by 2050. Should you take action now?
Amsterdam strives to eradicate natural gas by 2050 Winter is coming... and Amsterdam uses a lot of natural gas to keep warm. Amsterdam should be gas free by 2050. Around 90% of the heat in Amsterdam properties comes from this energy source. Total emissions from...
Meet us at the annual “I am not a tourist expat fair”
Everything you want to know about the Dutch expat life, under one roof: on Sunday 6 October 2019, the 17th edition of Amsterdam’s renowned i am not a tourist Expat Fair is shaking up the stunning Beurs van Berlage in the heart of Amsterdam. Explore what the...
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