Housing

Find your perfect home in the Netherlands by browsing our listings, and learn more about your housing rights, whether you want to buy, rent, or find temporary lodging.

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Buying & Selling

Settling down for good? Delve into the topic of buying and selling a home in the Netherlands, including how to secure a mortgage and insure your property.

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How to find a financial advisor in the Netherlands

Find a trusted financial advisor in the Netherlands who can help you make the right (finance-related) choices for your future.

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Selling property in the Netherlands: Complete guide 2026

Selling property can be stressful and overwhelming. Doing it abroad can feel even more daunting due to language barriers and unfamiliar rules.  Selling a house in the Netherlands can be challenging for both residents and non-residents. Fortunately, the process becomes much smoother if you take time to understand the key steps involved. This comprehensive guide […]

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Buying property in the Netherlands as an American – is it hard?

Find out everything you need to know about buying property in the Netherlands as an American, including legal rights, mortgage challenges, and complex US/Dutch tax implications.

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Property taxes in the Netherlands: is it expensive to buy property?

Understand the complex world of property taxes in the Netherlands, including transfer tax, annual municipal fees (OZB), and wealth tax (Box 3) for buyers and investors.

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7 things to look for when buying a house in the Netherlands

We share seven expert tips to help you navigate the Dutch real estate market and secure your dream property when buying a house in the Netherlands.

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Dutch real estate: buying a house in the Netherlands

Thinking about settling down? If getting on the property ladder seems like a good idea, here are some tips on buying a home in the Netherlands.

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Mortgages in the Netherlands: home loans and interest rates in 2026

From providers to interest rates, here’s how to get a mortgage in the Netherlands in 2026 and start financing your Dutch dream home.

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Buy-to-let mortgages in the Netherlands

Foreigners can invest in buy-to-let property and get a mortgage in the Netherlands, provided they meet a certain conditions.

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Home insurance in the Netherlands: property, contents, and liability

Find out all you need to know about home insurance in the Netherlands and protect your property, from the walls to your personal belongings.

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House renovations in the Netherlands

If you get a Dutch mortgage, you could take advantage of the bouwdepot, which you can use for house renovations in the Netherlands.

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Housing Basics

Start your housing hunt in the Netherlands with the basics: whether it’s better to rent or buy, what your rights are, and where to find sustainable housing.

Renting

Renting is a popular accommodation choice for internationals in the Netherlands. Find out where to search for a place and understand your rights as a tenant.

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How to use Woningnet in the Netherlands

After subletting four flats within two years in the Netherlands, an expat discovers how to skip through the Woningnet listing to top position — not without major life changes of course…

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Tenant rights in the Netherlands: rental contracts, security deposits, and evictions

Learn more about tenant rights in the Netherlands, including contracts, deposits, and evictions, to stay protected every step of the way.

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Finding student housing in the Netherlands for international students

Finding student housing in the Netherlands is competitive. Learn how to secure a room, manage costs, avoid scams, and handle your student finances. Finding student housing in the Netherlands is one of the biggest challenges you will face before arriving. A well-documented national shortage means competition for rooms in cities like Amsterdam, Utrecht, and Leiden […]

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Renting a home in the Netherlands

Looking for a new place to stay? This article on renting in the Netherlands explains the rental market in detail.

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Serviced apartments and short-term rentals in the Netherlands

Short-term rentals and serviced apartments are a great solution for people moving to Amsterdam (or other Dutch cities) for a few short months, and for employers looking to relocate staff members to the Netherlands for a temporary project.

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Home insurance in the Netherlands: property, contents, and liability

Find out all you need to know about home insurance in the Netherlands and protect your property, from the walls to your personal belongings.

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Expat tools

Make your expat journey easier with our handy tools

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Relocator tool

Get a personalised checklist for moving to the Netherlands by answering a few questions about your relocation

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Find a service provider for your finances, education, and everything in between

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Job search

Looking for work? Search our job postings to discover a position suited to your talents

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Health insurance

Get the best health insurance quotes for expats when moving to the Netherlands

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