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Serge Gerritsma
Jun 28, 20242 min read
Dutch housing market becomes more regulated - PROPERTY RENTAL: NEW RULES 2024
A large majority in the Dutch Parliament has voted for more rules on the Dutch housing market. The new rules determine the rent a...
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Serge Gerritsma
May 30, 20244 min read
Are you eligible for a Dutch permanent residence permit?
Have you been living in the Netherlands for the past five years? You might be eligible for a permanent residence permit. What are your...
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Serge Gerritsma
Dec 30, 20233 min read
Considering buy-to-let? Here’s why it’s a bad move at the moment
One of the hottest topics in my mailbox at the moment is buy-to-let, or buying a house to rent out to other people as an investment. This...
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Serge Gerritsma
Dec 12, 20232 min read
How to bring your partner to the Netherlands under EU law
Based on EU law, EU citizens and their non-EU partners have the same right to move and reside freely within the territory of the EU. This...
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Serge Gerritsma
Nov 26, 20233 min read
Adjusting the 30% ruling: What does it mean for you?
The 30% ruling for expats has been back in the Dutch news a lot lately. What are the latest updates and what do they mean for you?...
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Serge Gerritsma
Nov 5, 20233 min read
How to get a mortgage in the Netherlands
Are you an expat considering your own home sweet Holland? Scratching your head on how to begin and own the process? When it comes to a...
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Serge Gerritsma
Oct 17, 20233 min read
DAFT Treaty permit - Residency as an American national in the Netherlands: Harder than ever?
If you want to obtain a residence permit in the Netherlands, and you hold a US passport, you have a head start compared to people with...
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Serge Gerritsma
Oct 15, 20232 min read
Homes in Amsterdam - seekers, sellers expect more home overbidding
Home seekers, sellers expect more overbidding on Dutch housing market: Funda Both potential buyers and sellers in the Dutch housing...
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Serge Gerritsma
Oct 5, 20233 min read
3 tips for moving to your new home in the Netherlands
As you prepare to move into your new home and immerse yourself in the rich culture and scenic landscapes of the Netherlands, it's only...
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Serge Gerritsma
Jul 25, 20231 min read
First-time buyers in large cities benefited most from home price decrease
First-time buyers who entered the housing market in the big cities benefited most from falling house prices in the second quarter. The...
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Serge Gerritsma
Jul 20, 20232 min read
Investors withdrawing from Dutch housing market
Investors are withdrawing from the Dutch housing market, buying far fewer homes than four years ago. That is good news for people looking...
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Serge Gerritsma
Jul 6, 20232 min read
Home rental prices in largest Dutch cities jumped 5 to 8 percent last quarter
Free market rental prices in the five largest cities in the Netherlands have jumped by 5 to 8 percent compared to a year earlier,...
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Serge Gerritsma
Jul 3, 20232 min read
Moving to The Netherlands - rent or buy a home?
Expats are not always sure how long they will stay in one place or country. This makes it important to to think carefully about buying or...
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