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Meet our team: Isabelle Band Expat Broker

Meet Isabelle Band, our Certified Expat Broker in Amsterdam! What does a Certified Expat Broker do exactly? And how do the offices in Amsterdam, Haarlem en Heemstede-Aerdenhout work together?
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Buying a Pre-Owned home: the benefits

A separate category in our listings: Pre-Owned homes! Newly built homes in brand new condition in which their first owners stayed for just a short period of time. Pristine, future proof and most comfortable. Read more!
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Buying a house in Amsterdam? 9 tips!

Buying a house in Amsterdam: few listings, many bidders. How do you get your hands on that dream house? We’ll give you a head start with 9 tips.
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Viewing a house: do’s and don’ts!

You’ve spotted a nice house online or your purchase broker tipped you. Your next move: a tour around the property! How do you go about visiting a potential new home? Let us get you started with 7 do’s:
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The Annual Tax Return in a nutshell

Each year the Dutch Tax Office invites you to file your annual tax return. This used to be through a letter delivered in a blue envelope, nowadays you’ll receive a notification online. In short, what this tax return entails.
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Dutch Mortgage Requirements

When buying a property, you want to make sure your new home meets all your wishes. Also, you want to make sure your financial affairs are in order. Good to be up to date regarding Dutch mortgage need-to-know’s:
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The Dutch Tax System explained

Everyone living in the Netherlands is required to pay taxes. The Belastingdienst, the Dutch Tax Office, collects different types of taxes. A short guide to Dutch taxes!
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Moving to a new address in the Netherlands

A new home, a new address. Once you’ve moved, make sure you inform your local municipality within 5 days about your new whereabouts. If you miss this 5-day term, you risk a fine. More about registering your new address in the Netherlands:
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Buying a home in the Netherlands

Even when you are staying in the Netherlands for a relatively short period of time, buying a property may be a smart thing to do for you. A big financial investment indeed, but worthwhile! We’ve listed a number of things you might want to consider:
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The 30% ruling for expats

Moving abroad is costly business. The Netherlands grants highly skilled employees moving to the Netherlands a tax advantage: the so-called 30% ruling. What does the 30% ruling entail? What conditions are to be met? An introduction.
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Helping international residents to settle in

“Knowing about the local housing market is one thing. Making it accessible to an international resident is another.” “There is no such thing as an expat”. Eric Liefveld, our expat-focused real estate agent in Heemstede, wants to make that clear before discussing how he and his team help international residents buy a home.
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Step-by-step plan

How to buy a home

And before you sign the contract, there’s quite a bit to take in. What should you look out for? And can you actually afford your dream home? In this step-by-step guide, we’ll walk you through exactly what to expect and when. Because surprises can be fun, just not when you’re buying a house.
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