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Housing Resources
• Resources for finding a house or a room
• Buying a house or property in The Netherlands
• Utility Connection Services in The Netherlands
Dutch Taxes & Finances
• Basics of the Dutch income tax system
• Transferring money to a Dutch bank account
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Healthcare in The Netherlands
• Healthcare in The Netherlands Explained
FATCA
Are you an American Expat and want to know what is FATCA?
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Healthcare & Health Insurance in The Netherlands
•Health insurance in The Netherlands
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• Maternity Leave in The Netherlands
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Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Buying a House in The NetherlandsLink visible for attendees
Buying a house can be exciting as well as stressful, especially if you don’t have detailed knowledge of the process, market or legal obligations.
In this webinar, we will let you know about the current housing market, inform you of the process of buying a house in the Netherlands, and provide buying tips as well as how to avoid pitfalls.
The webinar will take approximately one hour, where our presentation takes about 30 minutes, and the remaining time is scheduled for any questions you might have.
If you still have any questions after the webinar has finished, you will be given the opportunity to schedule a private meeting with one of Welocate's advisors.
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FREEAbout The Sponsor
Since 2004 Welocate has been helping Expats buy their perfect home at the best price in the Netherlands, taking all their worries away. They've created a complete package to provide everything you need from start to finish, the Home Buyers Plan. - How to Rent out Your Home in the NetherlandsLink visible for attendees
The Dutch Housing Market is arguably one of the most competitive, yet regulated housing markets in the world. As a landlord, this means that there’ll be high demand for your property - but it also means that you’ll need to take on numerous responsibilities.
Questions you might be asking yourself…
- Am I legally allowed to let my property?
- How much can I charge for my property?
- How does renting out my property affect my mortgage?
- What are the standard lease agreements?
- How can I find reliable tenants?
- What am I legally responsible for?
- What if I want to move back into the property?
- How does this affect my taxes?
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Curious to learn more? Join our next webinar!
Join us at our How to Rent out Your Home in the Netherlands webinar where we will share everything you need to know to successfully rent out your property.➡️ Topics covered will include:
- Overview of the Dutch Rental Market
- Things to Consider Before Letting Your Property
- How to Find the Perfect Tenant(s)
- How to Craft a Lease Agreement
- How to Best Manage Your Property & Tenant(s)
- more!
After the presentation, which will take around 30-45 minutes, there will be plenty of time for Q&A to help you with your questions.
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FREE - Buying Your Own Home in UtrechtLink visible for attendees
With rental prices being high and mortgages being easily accessible due to low-interest rates, now is a great time to consider buying your new home in Utrecht. With this is mind, what else would you need to consider when buying your own home?
At the Buying Your Own Home event we will share with you all you need to know about the process of purchasing a home. We will be discussing the following:
- The advantages of buying vs. renting
- The process of buying a home
- Key players you’ll meet during the process
- Other Important things to know
- Timeline and costs
After the presentation which will take around 30-45 minutes there will be plenty of time for Q&A to help you with your questions.
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FREE - Buying Your First House in The NetherlandsLink visible for attendees
It’s no secret that the Dutch housing market has been insane over the past few years. But that shouldn’t discourage you from making that very special purchase: your first home!
Buying your first property has loads of advantages, both financial and emotional. It also provides you with a sense of accomplishment, the knowing you aren’t simply flushing money down the toilet on rent.
Making that special purchase, however, is not always an easy task. In this webinar we aim to make the process easier for you. In it, we’ll discuss:
- An overview of the Dutch housing market
- Securing a mortgage and how much you can borrow
- For employees
- For freelancers (ZZP’ers)
- The financial advantages of buying a house/property
- The costs involved
- Searching for a property
- Bidding, negotiating and important strategies to consider
- Signing & notarizing the contract (and other important documents)
- Getting the keys and moving in
- Tips & tricks you can’t find anywhere else! ;)
The journey to home ownership can be one of those joyful moments in life and the key to making it so is being armed with the right knowledge and help. That’s why we have enlisted our friends at Expat Home and Loan
Agenda:
19:00 – 19:30 Presentation by Expat Home and Loan
19:30 – 20:00 Q&ARegister
FREEAbout The Speaker
Buying a home in a new country can feel overwhelming — but it doesn’t have to be. The Home & Loan Solution is designed for expats who want simplicity, expert guidance, and great value. From financing to final keys, Expat Home and Loan take care of everything, in one straightforward, English-speaking service.