Buying a home under 35? Tax-free limit rises to €615,000 in 2027
From 1 January 2027 buyers under 35 pay no Dutch transfer tax on a home worth up to €615,000, up from €555,000. A cut from 8% to 7% is also planned.
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Dutch Energy Contracts: Fixed, Variable or Dynamic
Fixed, variable or dynamic: how the three Dutch energy contract types differ in risk, what leaving early really costs, and which figures decide it.
Municipal Taxes in the Netherlands: OZB, Waste and Water Board Bills
Dutch municipal and water board taxes explained: who pays which one as a tenant or owner, why the bills arrive in spring, and how to object.
Furnishing an Unfurnished Dutch Rental: What to Buy First, Where, and What It Really Costs
Dutch 'kaal' rentals often lack flooring, lighting or curtains. A week-one priority order, three buying routes, mattress sizes and a budget framework.
Where to Stay When You First Arrive in the Netherlands: Hotels, Short-Stay and Serviced Apartments Compared
No rental contract yet? Hotels, short-stay apartments, sublets and staying with contacts compared on cost, flexibility and whether you can register there.
Dutch Home Contents and Liability Insurance for Expats 2026
Inboedelverzekering and AVP liability insurance in English: what renters and owners need, 2026 premiums, cover levels and exclusions that catch expats.
Living in Amstelveen as an Expat: 2026 Guide
Living in Amstelveen as an expat in 2026: neighbourhoods, housing, transport, schools, healthcare and registration, with the figures we could verify.
How to Get a Mortgage as an Expat Netherlands 2026: Hanno and Hypotheker Routes
Step-by-step guide to an expat mortgage in the Netherlands in 2026: NHG limits, lending rules, documents, costs and adviser questions.
Best Mortgage Brokers for Expats in the Netherlands 2026
Best Mortgage Brokers for Expats in the Netherlands 2026: 2026 guide with practical steps, primary sources and material limitations.
Renting vs Buying NL as an Expat 2026
Should expats rent or buy in the Netherlands in 2026? Mortgage rules, hidden costs, the 30% ruling angle and a five-year rent versus buy comparison.
Moving to Enschede: Expat Guide 2026
Expat guide to Enschede 2026: University of Twente, tech employers, affordable housing, best neighbourhoods, and German border life covered in detail.
Dutch Housing Crisis Explained for Expats 2026
The Dutch housing crisis explained for expats: puntensysteem, regulated vs free sector rental market, and what housing scarcity means for you.
Moving to Arnhem: Expat Guide 2026
Expat guide to Arnhem 2026: neighbourhoods, registration, the Veluwe, transport and practical steps for moving to this green Gelderland city.
Best International Moving Companies to Netherlands 2026
Best International Moving Companies to Netherlands 2026: 2026 guide with practical steps, primary sources and material limitations.
Moving to Tilburg: Expat Guide 2026
Expat guide to Tilburg 2026: neighbourhoods, finding a place to rent, employers, Brabant culture, registration and daily life in this university city.
Moving to Nijmegen 2026: Where to Live and How to Settle In
Expat guide to Nijmegen 2026: the four main neighbourhoods, Radboud UMC, Radboud University and NXP as employers, the Vierdaagse, and your first admin steps.
Buying vs Renting Netherlands: Expat Guide 2026
Buy or rent in the Netherlands as an expat? Real mortgage calculations, break-even analysis, and the 30% ruling impact for 2026.
Rental Scams Netherlands: How to Stay Safe 2026
The 8 most common rental scams targeting expats in the Netherlands — real examples, red flag checklists, and advice if you've been defrauded.
HousingAnywhere vs Kamernet vs Funda 2026
HousingAnywhere, Kamernet, Funda, or Pararius — which rental platform is worth it for expats in the Netherlands? Honest comparison with scam warnings.
Best Energy Providers for Expats in the Netherlands 2026
How to choose an energy provider in the Netherlands as an expat: fixed, variable and dynamic contracts, what is on your bill, and how switching works. Checked 6 October 2026.
Expat Mortgage Options Netherlands 2026: Complete Guide
Complete guide to getting a mortgage in the Netherlands as an expat. Types, requirements, 30% ruling impact, and step-by-step application process in 2026.
Dutch Mortgage for Expats 2026: Requirements & Process
Getting a Dutch mortgage as an expat in 2026: requirements, costs, the step-by-step process and what to watch out for with the 30% ruling.
Short-Stay Housing Netherlands: Expat Guide
Short-stay furnished housing in the Netherlands for expats: types of housing, contract rules since July 2024, deposits, registration, scam warnings and set-up.
Finding a Mortgage Broker Netherlands: Expat Guide
How to find a good mortgage broker in the Netherlands as an expat. What brokers do, what they cost, and what to expect when buying property in 2026.