Knowledge base
What we learn, written down.
No content marketing. Just the things we tell clients in the kitchen anyway, put online so you can find them at 11pm.
Buying property in the Netherlands as an expat — the actual checklist
Not the marketing version. The actual list of what you need, in what order, with the parts that catch people out.
Wed May 20 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
— Onno de Vries
Dutch mortgage for expats in 2026 — the realistic guide
How Dutch banks lend to internationals, what the 30% ruling does for your borrowing power, NHG limits, and the things most expat advisers don't tell you upfront.
Thu May 21 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
— Onno de Vries
Rotterdam vs Amsterdam in 2026 — buying realities, not stereotypes
Both cities have changed since 2020. The financial gap is real but smaller than people think, and the quality-of-life differences are worth understanding before you choose.
Thu Mar 12 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
— Roelof Bakker
The Dutch buying process — what really happens between offer and keys
From kennismaking to notaris-handover, the typical timeline takes 6-12 weeks. Here's what happens at each stage and the parts that surprise internationals.
Sun Feb 15 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
— Onno de Vries
The 30% ruling and your Rotterdam mortgage — what it actually changes
The 30% ruling makes your salary go further but most banks count it differently. What we tell expat clients before they get pre-approved.
Sat Apr 18 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
— Onno de Vries
Rotterdam vs Amsterdam for international workers — honest comparison
Two Dutch cities, two completely different propositions for expats. Where you settle changes your daily life more than your salary will.
Mon May 18 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
— Onno de Vries